Author: Black Tie and Jam

More, please! Tasty, tantalizing, tempting….need I say more? You will not be able to get enough of this Indian-Style Macaroni and Beef. Serve this as a side with sliders, roasted meets or chicken wings. You can’t go wrong. Ingredients 1 package elbow macaroni, cooked 2 Tbsp. oil 1 onion, chopped 2 tsp. garlic, minced 1 […]

Sliders are a party favorite! The subtle spicy flavor elevates the slider patties to the next level. They are easy to make and fun to eat. Make the patties ahead of time to make this delicious meal easier. The patties can also be stored in the freezer to use on a night when dinner threatens […]

White Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes are a classic side dish that is perfect for Easter dinner. This side dish pairs well with ham, roast, chicken, pork and just about any other protein. The layers of potatoes, the creamy sauce and the cheesy topping satisfy every taste bud. Ingredients 6 large potatoes, peeled and cooked 24 hours […]

This Squash Casserole recipe is a popular potluck side dish. Topped with a crunchy topping, this casserole is easy to make for a weeknight meal, too. One thing is for sure, the combination of buttery squash and cheese is a hit no matter what! Ingredients 4 medium-sized squash, diced 3 green onions, chopped 2 Tbsp […]

For me, meal prepping means that I save myself money by meal planning. The meal planning helps me to stay on track throughout the week, so we don’t eat out as much. Sometimes, life throws you a curveball and eating out cannot be avoided. That happened to me this week when my husband and I […]

A junk journal is similar to a scrapbook in that it can contain similar elements; however, in a junk journal, you can transform paper scraps, bags, envelopes, book pages, old buttons and many other items that might be thrown away into beautiful embellishments and pages. Today, I used three tags in my stash that were […]

Black Tie and Jam is celebrating its 3rd birthday! Throughout the busyness of the day, I kept feeling like I was forgetting something. Everyone knows that feeling, right? It was one of those days when a lot of little annoying things happen in the periphery of life, like flat tires and jury duty. At the […]

Meal prepping makes meals come together easily and quickly throughout the week. It does take some time at the front end of the week to prepare. Meal prepping can be done in two different ways: 1) You can prepare complete meals to place in individual serving containers to heat in the microwave or oven, or […]

Meal prepping makes meals come together easily and quickly throughout the week. It does take some time at the front end of the week to prepare. Meal prepping can be done in two different ways: 1) You can prepare complete meals to place in individual serving containers to heat in the microwave or oven, or […]

Sometimes, it isn’t easy to reinvent the wheel with side dishes. Salads and plain vegetables get old after serving them over and over again. Occasionally, I snazz up the same-old, same-old to make something totally new and out of the ordinary. This vegetable casserole is one of those creations that took seemingly blah vegetables to […]