Author: Black Tie and Jam

Another busy week with lots of celebrations. I had a small party with my closest girlfriends at the front end of the week, and graduation celebrations for my son who graduated from college. Easy meals were the name of the game this week. The Menu Monday – Party food (Charcuterie, Layered Mexican Dip, Chili, Cornbread, […]

One of my go-to meals is a good burger. Burgers are similar to gumbo in that there are as many variations as there are stars in the sky. One of my favorite ways to make a burger is with caramelized onions and mushrooms. Adding a fancy cheese elevates a burger to the next level, so […]

.We consume a lot of steak at my house. On the one hand, it is a Keto friendly meal. On the other, it’s steak. Meat eaters will unite for steak. Steak is an item that I keep on hand in my freezer at all times, so when I see steak on sale, I will stock […]

Hot Springs is known for the natural hot springs that come through the ground. A century ago, bathhouses were built for people to take advantage of healthy water. The original bathhouses are still standing, but only two of them are working spas. The land that the bathhouses occupy is now a National Park. One of […]

This Coconut Curry Chicken Soup is a cherished favorite in our house, and it becomes even more practical after Thanksgiving, when I swap the chicken for leftover turkey. Rather than tracking down specialty items online or at an Asian grocery store, I’ve adapted the recipe to use ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. […]

I have to confess that this is not a post about meal prepping this week. It’s basically a meal plan. 1) I didn’t have much to meal prep, so I skipped that part. 2) Since my husband challenged me to go through my freezers and clear out some space, the first few weeks of menu […]

I’m bringing back Sunday Supper! Back in the day, Sunday was the day that family gathered around the table for a more formal meal. Something good was always on the table. Sometimes, it was a family favorite, and sometimes it was something that required a little more time or love. This Spinach Stuffed Chicken recipe […]

Budweiser came out with a zero-carb beer called Next. When I saw it in the store I had to buy it. It was a total impulse buy. It is a super light and crisp beer just as the packaging indicates. I would even say that it was almost like a seltzer. With my beer in […]

Fresh green beans complement almost any main dish. Roasted Green Beans with Almonds and Pecans is simple to make with a minimum of ingredients if you want something quick to serve with the main dish. Roasting green beans in the oven gives them a somewhat nutty flavor. What better way to enhance the nutty, fresh […]

This is the first week of the freezer challenge that was inspired by my husband. I had to take an inventory of all that I have on hand before I could sit down and plan out menus. I was able to plan about three months out, but I might not be able to get that […]