Author: Black Tie and Jam

This week, I am making some items that were on previous menus that I did not get around to making. If you are interested in learning how I create my meal plans and plan a once-a-month grocery shopping trip, you can find it here. Menu Plan Monday – Leftovers Tuesday – Stuffed Peppers and zucchini […]

First, let me say that you do not need an air fryer to make these Avocado Fries. You can use an oven with the same results. These could not be easier! Avocado Fries make an excellent alternative to french fries with burgers or sandwiches. You can make these Keto or not. My genius idea to […]

HAPPY MONDAY PEOPLE!!! LET’S DO THIS! Menu Monday – Tacos with all the Fixins Tuesday – Leftovers or something from the freezer Wednesday – Chicken Curry Fried Rice Thursday – Burger with Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onion Friday – Keto Island Chicken and Edamame Succotash Saturday – Chili Garlic Lime Shrimp and Avocado Pistachio Salad […]

Orlando is more than theme parks and resorts. If you are headed to the Orlando area and want to include something beyond the hustle and bustle of the usual attractions, plenty of venues exist that provide an escape from all the crowds. Harry P. Leu Gardens just north of downtown Orlando is one worth a […]

It’s nice not to worry about what’s for lunch! Many times, I skip lunch simply because I am too lazy to make it. When you open the refrigerator and stare into the abyss for 10 minutes trying to find some inspiration for something to eat is not the answer for the lunchtime woes. You would […]

Meal Plan Monday – BBQ Shrimp and Low-Carb Beer Bread Tuesday – Italian Chicken Salad Melts, Asparagus with Olives Wednesday – Philly Nachos Thursday – Leftovers or something from the freezer Friday – Asian Ground Beef Lettuce Cups Saturday – Keto Meatloaf, Spinach and Spring Mix Salad, Zucchini Sunday – Best Beef Rub, Iceberg Salad, […]

The weather has been so….. weird….this year! From one extreme to the other, Southeast Texas has experienced a yoyo range of weather in the last two months. That really is not anything unusual for this time of year, but maybe a little more crazy than usual. On those cold days, this Hot and Sour Soup […]

A friend of mine was nice enough to look in on my cat while I was out of town recently, so I made her a monogrammed notecard set as a gift. I also took her to lunch, but the box was a nice touch to show appreciation her kindness. I started with the envelopes because […]

The Menu Monday – This was an everybody for themselves night as we were driving in from out of town and did not get home until after 8 Tuesday – Crispy Fish with Bell Peppers and Onions, Cauliflower Rice with Roasted Butternut Squash, Salad Wednesday – Open Faced Chicken BLT Flatbreads, Avocado Fries Thursday – […]

Flatbread, you say? Flatbread is not Keto! Oh….but it is when you make it with something called Fathead dough! Oh, the joys of Fathead Dough!! I don’t know what I would do without it on this Keto journey! You can find my recipe for Fathead dough here. Many of its uses include excellent pizza dough, […]