When I think of corn pudding I think of Grandma. It's funny I made this for a birthday party and one of the gentlemen said "OK, whose Grandma made the corn pudding"! I boasted I made the corn pudding Mr., but I am not a Grandma just yet — smile! I was given this recipe years ago by my Mother's best friend Burdette's daughter in-law Burnetta. How ironic is it that Burdette's son … [Read more...]
A Man Who Can Cook Is the New Modern Day Mr. Right! Beef & Broccoli Done Right!
Let me begin this post by dispelling the notion that a man who cooks is in some way feminine! On the CONTRARY, a man who can cook to many women is extremely attractive! With that said, let me just put something out there I've been saying for some years now; "A man who can cook is the new modern day Mr. Right!" To the single ladies — While wining and dining you is a sure way … [Read more...]
Recipe: Crab Cakes with Corn Relish and Lemon Butter Sauce
OK, so everyone knows many of my recipes are inspired by great meals I have eaten at restaurants. Well recently I went to McCormick & Schmick's 3 nights in a row, no kidding, to get their crab cake appetizer! It was absolutely incredible. So I went into my laboratory/kitchen and began to work up a ShesGotFlavor version. Honey, Honey, Honey ... let me tell you, this crab … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Strawberrylucious Poppers
I've got strawberries and I've got fruit dip but there is NO double dippin here baby! We're bringing the fruit dip to the strawberry! Not only do these strawberrylucious poppers look appetizing, they also taste so freakin frat good that they are addictive! The strawberry is sweet and juicy and the fruit dip is rich, creamy and sweet! The perfect combination for anytime, be it a … [Read more...]
Recipe: Chocolate and Mint Holiday Cookie
I had some truly delightful melt in your mouth chocolate cookies at a church arts & craft holiday event. It had a brownie type texture but still stood out as a cookie. When I asked about the recipe, I was told it was a recipe from the back of a BAKER'S chocolate box. So I went and bought a box just to get the recipe. Then I brainstormed with my taste buds to figure out how … [Read more...]
She’s Got Thanksgiving: Every Time is a Perfect Time for Flavorful Gravy
This is part of a special series of recipe posts by Utokia Langley of She’s Got Flavor as we lead into Thanksgiving! Make sure you check back everyday for another recipe! Whether it is Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter or just a special dinner for family and/or friends, this gravy is perfect anytime! The first time I made this gravy, I did not use the drippings, and still the … [Read more...]
She’s Got Thanksgiving: Keep Em’ Comin Back Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese
This is part of a special series of recipe posts by Utokia Langley of She’s Got Flavor as we lead into Thanksgiving! Make sure you check back everyday for another recipe! OK, so this Keep Em' Comin Back Creamy Baked Macroni & Cheese is right up there with my Smack Yo Mama Finger Lickin Grand Marnier Bar-B-Que Pork Ribs! These are comfort foods that soothe the soul. If you … [Read more...]
She’s Got Thanksgiving: Three Greens Dream Team – Featuring Mr. Collard, Mr. Kale and Ms. Cabbage
This is part of a special series of recipe posts by Utokia Langley of She’s Got Flavor as we lead into Thanksgiving! Make sure you check back everyday for another recipe! Everyone loves greens, well everyone I know does. You really cannot go wrong with this trio, all three are healthy and the combination tastes great. During special events I am often asked to make the The … [Read more...]
She’s Got Thanksgiving: Smack Yo Mama Two Times Sweet Potato Bundt Cake
This is part of a special series of recipe posts by Utokia Langley of She’s Got Flavor as we lead into Thanksgiving! Make sure you check back everyday for another recipe! This sweet potato cake is the perfect alternative or compliment to sweet potato pie at Thanksgiving! OK, so my Smack Yo Mama Finger Lickin Grand Marnier Bar-B-Que Pork Ribs will make you smack yo mama once, … [Read more...]
She’s Got Thanksgiving: Grandma Langley’s Corn Bread Dressing
This is part of a special series of recipe posts by Utokia Langley of She's Got Flavor as we lead into Thanksgiving! Make sure you check back everyday for another recipe! Let me just start by thanking God for Grandma Langley. She is my husband's mother and such an angel to everyone around her. So for this recipe posting purpose she is affectionately known as Grandma Langley … [Read more...]
RECIPE: After Work and Right Before Football Practice Honey Salmon, Fried Corn & Broccoli
Do you have 30 minutes or less to cook dinner? For many immediately after the bell rings at work, it is time to go home to job number 2! I know many of you can relate, as a matter of fact you are probably shaking your head thinking "I know that's right girlfriend"! Whether its football practice, dance rehearsal, piano lessons, t-ball, lacrosse or tutoring sessions, many of us … [Read more...]
My Boss Is Stressing Me Out Chocolate Chunk Strawberry and Cream Cheese Brownie Indulgent
RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU'VE EVER HAD A BOSS THAT STRESSED YOU OUT ... That was the question at the last girls night out I attended. There were 27 of us and all of us raised our hands LMAO. We all know how hard it can be to deal with a STRESSFUL boss. On one hand, you have to support your family and on the other you are just plain ole' drained and stressed out. Well while I … [Read more...]
Recipe: Juicy Steak Dinner For Two Under $30
Nothing says romantic like rib eye steak! Some of us (like me), cannot afford to go out for rib eye steak as often as we would like. This recipe gives you the same great taste, for a fraction of the cost AND this comes with the "I cooked it just for you baby" theme! I've even made it for my children but only for special occasions! I then partnered the juicy rib eye steak with … [Read more...]
Recipe: Lick Your Fingers Beer, Butter and Garlic Crab Legs
Many of us have this tiny little shop where you have bought some of the most amazing and flavorful foods ever! You know that place you only know about because you stumbled across it one day and decided to try them out! Well there was a tiny seafood shop in Langley Park, Maryland that sold buckets of butter and garlic crabs. They would steam the crabs, cut them in half and then … [Read more...]
Recipe: Addictive Curry Chicken Salad
BYE BYE boring old chicken salad HELLO Addictive Curry Chicken salad!!!! Be the envy of the potluck!! I get excited about most curry dishes but this curry chicken salad WHEW, it makes you wanna, well moan! It is addictive and perfect for dinner, lunch, an appetizer or mid-day or late night snack! When I made this addictive curry chicken salad for my Hubby, he said "Baby that … [Read more...]