Author: Black Tie and Jam

I have tried quite a few lasagna recipes using different low-carb components, but I keep coming back to a couple of my favorites. When my son isn’t around, I will use zucchini or yellow squash as the noodles. He is picky about vegetables; he is not a fan of this combo. When he is around, […]

No need to do any slicing for the first time ever. That feels very strange. One less thing, right? The Menu Monday – Crockpot Ranch Chicken, Roasted Broccoli, Salad Tuesday – Cheddary Chicken Pot Pie, Spinach Salad Wednesday – BBQ Ribs, Texas Rockets, Keto Coleslaw Thursday – Cheesy Marinara Meatball Bake, Spaghetti Squash, salad Friday […]

Brown Butter Green Beans with Pistachios will become the highlight of your meal. The browned butter adds a rich, nutty flavor to the green beans to complement beef, fish or chicken. The pistachios add some crunch and coordinate to the color of the green beans. Ingredients 3 shallots, minced 4 Tbsp. butter, room temperature and […]

My kingdom for a whole chicken right now for one that doesn’t cost $15 a bird! Chicken has been scarce this summer due to bird flu, supply chain issues and everyone grabbing it at the store when it comes in. I will pay a little more for chicken breast because it is in short supply, […]

Did I say quick? I should have said darn quick! It only takes a few minutes to put together. Ok…maybe less than a few minutes. The Mediterranean-style vegetables will make your dream of Greece and Italy. It is perfect for hot days that never seem to end. Ingredients 2 jars artichoke hearts, drained 1 can […]

When you find some Keto-friendly bagels at the grocery store, pick them up. I started my love for bagels in college as a Freshman when I needed a quick go-to lunch rushing between one class and another. The university I went to at the time had a little snack bar that served toasted bagels with […]

The Menu Monday – Ranch Chicken Dinner in the Crockpot and Salad Tuesday – Italian Pot Roast, Sauteed Zucchini and Onions and Salad Wednesday – Went out while grocery shopping Thursday – Classic Burgers, Eggplant Rounds Friday – Shrimp and Poblano Tostadas Saturday – Spent the evening with family Sunday – Low Carb Pasta with […]

The Equalizer 3 was one of those movies that I went to see because we wanted to see something at the theater and there wasn’t much to choose from. I was kind of on the fence about it, but we had seen the first two films in this series, so why not? Denzel Washington reprises […]

I almost forgot to post my meal-prepping plans for this week. I was out having fun with my girlfriends. Haha! I’ve got some good stuff this week. Stay tuned for recipes coming up. The Menu Monday – Leftovers Tuesday – Cajun Chicken Pot Pie, Salad Wednesday – Chicken Tacos, Spanish Rice Thursday – Shrimp in […]

Sliced zucchini is sprinkled with a crunchy topping in this alternative to a casserole-type dish. This is an easy side dish that goes with sooooooo many things. Not only that, but it is so simple. Like, really really simple! Ingredients 2 large zucchini, sliced 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil + 1 Tbsp. Salt and […]