Author: Black Tie and Jam

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 […]

I had some appointments and other annoyances that made my meal prep fairly easy this week. Things happen! Gotta keep movin’ and takin’ care of business the best you can, though! The Menu Monday – Leftovers Tuesday – Jalapeno Popper Pizza, Salad Wednesday – Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry over Cooked Cabbage Thursday – Circumstances […]

A Haunting in Venice is the third in the series of movies based on an Agatha Christie mystery novel. Kenneth Branagh stars as Hercule Poirot in all three films. I really liked the first two movies based on the most popular books by Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile. […]

These grilled kebobs are served with low-carb pita bread and drizzled with a yummy yogurt sauce for Mediterranean fare. Plan ahead a little so you can marinate the meat overnight for an amazing infusion of flavor. Once the kebobs are marinated, this meal is literally done within 10 minutes. In my book, this is one […]

This was kind of an ordinary week. Nothing special going on to derail me from my meal plan and preps for the week. Business as usual is sometimes a good thing! The Menu Monday – Green Chile Stew, Fiesta Salad Tuesday – Smoked Sausage Alfredo, Sweet Roasted Rosemary Acorn Squash Wedges, Salad Wednesday – Roast […]

The Blue Beetle was the third and final movie I saw on National Cinema Day. My husband wanted to see this movie, so off we went. The first movie I saw that day was Disney’s The Haunted Mansion. The second was Oppenheimer. I can’t wait to do a marathon like this next year as well. […]

This chicken recipe is the most delicious, tender and flavorful chicken you will eat. Exotically spiced, this restaurant-worthy chicken dish is easy to serve at home. All the ingredients come together for a unique and flavorful meal that will be a big hit when dinner rolls around. Ingredients 1-1/2 tsp paprika 1-1/4 tsp. salt Pepper […]

My original meal plan kind of blew up this week, but flexibility is the key when this happens. I had to rearrange about three times. In the end, all was well and dinner made it onto the table every night. The Menu Monday – Tacos Tuesday– Chicken Caprese, Broccoli, Salad Wednesday – Grilled Salmon Tango, […]

Oppenheimer was the second film I viewed on National Cinema Day. This movie was in the theaters for a while at the time of viewing, so it may be leaving the theaters soon. My son wanted to see this movie, so I was happy to view it with him. Although historical, this film is not […]

National Cinema Day! This was the first of three movies I saw on National Cinema Day! I did a marathon like this last year ad had a blast. I viewed this movie by myself but had a partner for the other two movies I saw. The Haunted Mansion had mixed reviews, so I was skeptical […]