Flank steak (when done right) is one of my very favorite cuts of meat and is far more economical (and in my opinion more flavorful) than many other more expensive options. The keys to getting a super tender flank steak are to tenderize it with a meat mallet (or rolling […]
Love a good Halloween “Boo” cup but feeling something a bit more sophisticated than the traditional boxed pudding and Oreo combination? Well this recipe is for you! Using a deliciously light and fluffy French silk pie filling combined with crumbled chocolate bunny graham “dirt” and an adorably spooky meringue ghost […]
Tacos are, without a doubt, one of my favorite things to make and eat. But if you’ve ever handed a taco to a young toddler you will almost undoubtedly find the result…frustrating. For both you and the toddler! Thus, this taco pasta recipe was born. Rather than make something completely […]
I love red cabbage. Seriously. It is such a humble ingredient but it is absolutely chock full of nutrients and there is just so much you can do with it. And while I make red cabbage in a variety of ways, this sweet and sour German recipe is my favorite. […]
I love fall. I love the weather, the colors, the holidays, but most of all, the food. Hearty, comforting and satisfying. I mean, what more can you ask for? This recipe is so simple to make and SO delicious. Pan seared pork chops with a flavorful mustard pan sauce served […]
I know, I know, I do a lot of spaghetti squash boat recipes. But why wouldn’t I? They are delicious, healthy and who doesn’t love a vegetable that doubles as its own serving dish?? This recipe came about as I have been trying to adjust my dinners to fit the […]
Now hear me out on this one, I know that curry and roast chicken are not exactly two things that you may think of together but I can assure you they are a match made in heaven. Plus, using just a few tablespoons of curry paste (not powder and not […]
When my British husband first moved to Texas a few years ago he was a little baffled about the overwhelming obsession everyone in Texas seemed to have with the Fall season. Especially when it meant families dragging their sweater wearing toddlers to pumpkin patches for photos in 90 degree heat. […]
I know that fall doesn’t officially start until September 22nd but y’all, I. am. ready. This year’s Texas summer has seemed especially restricting with all the COVID related closures of indoor activities, especially for the kids and I am ready for some cooler weather and safe outdoor fun. And most […]
Try saying that 5 times fast! I have to tell you I have been making a version of this Green Chili Chicken Chili (or White Chicken Chili) for YEARS and up until now, much to the chagrin of friends of family, have never thought to actually write down the recipe. […]
My name is Elizabeth Jordan-Flight and I am the woman behind The Jam Jar Kitchen. I love creating fun, fresh, seasonal recipes that the whole family will in enjoy, in addition to a variety of jams, chutneys, pickles and ferments. I also run a small but might nonprofit called Preserve International that works with women small-scale farmers to reduce their post harvest crop loss through innovative food preservation technology and training. You can learn more about our cause by clicking the link below.