Author: Black Tie and Jam

In the Gospel of Luke, he recounts the birth of Christ in which the angel who announced the birth was accompanied by a “heavenly host” (an army of good angels) who encouraged “peace on Earth”: 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which […]

Cream cheese is a lifesaver on a Keto diet! Heck…..it’s a lifesaver even if you aren’t on a low-carb diet! Cream cheese is one of the most versatile food products around. Used in sweet or savory dishes, sauces or spreads, dips and desserts, cream cheese adds pizzazz to whatever you add it to. Fat bombs […]

Keto crepes are almost impossible to make! Believe me, I’ve tried. I will keep practicing, but it seems all I am doing is wasting ingredients. Why should I try to make homemade when there is a perfectly good product to use, called Crepini’s. I may stop trying to make my own from scratch from now […]

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 […]