Author: Black Tie and Jam

We used to live down the street from a Sweet Tomato’s Restaurant with an AMC Theater right across the street. On a night when we planned to go to the movie theater, we would go to Sweet Tomato’s for dinner. My son loved the pizza there. The pizza was decent, believe it or not. My […]

Shrimp Fajita Quesadillas are what I would call a twofer; it’s a fajita in a quesadilla. It’s the best of both worlds! If you are a meal prepper like me, these quesadillas come together quickly, but even if the components are not prepared ahead of time, this meal is a go-to on a busy night […]

Fathead dough is so easy to make. I continually experiment with uses for Fathead Dough. So far, my favorite way to use it is for pizza crust, but I have also used it for calzones, crescent roll recipes, the top crust of a pot pie, flatbread and meatball bombs. A couple of ingredients might raise […]

Looking for some quick and easy Keto or low-carb lunch ideas? Try some of the following lunch ideas that are anything but boring. Keto Pizza Bagel – Top a bagel with your favorite pizza toppings for a quick delicious lunch. Keto Pizza Bombs – Use Keto fathead dough and a biscuit cutter to make the […]

I am running behind on my meal prep post due to technical difficulties, but I finally worked all that out. If you like my meal prep inspiration, it is my usual practice to post one week in arrears, so this week’s post reflects the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. We do not pay […]

Recipes for beef fajitas are plentiful. What a simple yet wonderful meal, though. I have never replicated the hot, sizzling plate of grilled meat and vegetables brought out by the wait staff of a restaurant. The aroma of grilled beef is tantalizing to everyone in the vicinity of that lucky table. The secret to beef […]

Auld Lang Syne  By Robert BurnsShould auld acquaintance be forgot,   And never brought to mind?Should auld acquaintance be forgot,   And auld lang syne!    For auld lang syne, my dear,   For auld lang syne.   We’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet,   For auld lang syne. And surely ye’ll be your pint stowp!   And surely I’ll […]

Get some inspiration to entertain, learn, and get things done as a family with the following round-up of ideas.

It doesn’t get very cold during the Winter months in my area!! The temperatures over the last few weeks have fluctuated from humid and warm in the upper 70’s to a bit chilly in the upper 50’s. It’s not out of the question to have a frozen treat. This Frozen Yogurt Bark is not only […]

Broccoli with Garlic and Lemon seems like a no-brainer as a side dish, but sometimes we need that, right? Broccoli is an easy side dish to serve alongside any meat, fish or pasta, and it is fine on its own. Why not change it by adding a little more flavor to give it some pizzazz? […]