Author: Black Tie and Jam

In a previous post, I revealed that I already longed for Fall. It’s June! We have a long way to go before Autumn is among us. If I can’t have Fall weather, I can certainly give myself some Fall flavors. You can use any Fall vegetables and flavors in this easy recipe. The flavors intensify […]

Few dishes say “celebration” quite like a perfectly roasted prime rib. Despite its impressive look, it’s surprisingly simple to prepare and never fails to draw smiles when it hits the table. Follow my go-to method for melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and rich, buttery flavor, a foolproof recipe you’ll turn to for every special occasion. Ingredients 1 prime […]

You can’t get more basic than toast for breakfast. Sometimes, a simple piece of bread is all one needs to start the day. It is better than nothing, but it also serves a purpose if it is the only thing in the pantry the day before a trip to the store. Also, a slice of […]

Can you say YUM? I definitely can say YUM anytime for these Cajun Crawfish Egg Biscuits! The crawfish-heavy sauce has as much or as little spice as you can handle. Draped over eggs and a homemade biscuit, it’s heaven on a plate. This meal is satisfying for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is easy to […]

This was an easy meal prep to get me back on track with my routine. Learn my process of meal planning and meal prepping here. The Menu Monday – Crawfish Etouffee, Rice, Salad Tuesday – Brick Chicken, Butternut Squash Puree, Salad Wednesday – My friend brought us her grandmother’s Swedish Beef Stew served over low-carb […]

Most people in Texas have heard of Mexican Street-Style Corn. It consists of fresh grilled corn, cotija cheese, and a creamy sauce. The bad news is that corn is not a Keto food; I miss corn, but it is a possibility on a cheat day, I suppose. The good news is that I have found […]

It’s over 80 degrees here, so what better way to celebrate the weekend than with a refreshing cocktail? This Limoncello Prosecco cocktail is exactly what you need to cool off and unwind. I had some leftover Prosecco from New Year’s begging to be used, but you can easily swap it with a brut champagne if […]

Wait for it….Wait for it…..Wait for that subtle and spicy zing that finishes these delicious chocolate cookies. These cookies are as soft as pillows and are a little outside of the realm of other chocolate cookies. These cookies need no additional embellishment as they are special all by themselves. I must add that these are […]

Gather your Genoa Salami, Pancetta, Prosciutto di Parma, cappacola, mortadella and sopprasetta fpr the best Italian meat sandwich. Having other Italian sliced meats on this sandwich would be good, too. Italian meats are flavorful and taste great piled high on your favorite bread with Italian cheese and other goodies. Let’s go make one! Ingredients Peppered […]

This noodle stir fry is loaded with protein and veggies in a savory sauce. You can make this Keto by preparing the noodles a day ahead, allowing the starches to leech out to become starch-resistant so as not to spike insulin. If you are not on a Keto diet, you can prepare your noodles as […]