I stopped at an Italian resturant one day and noticed this big bowl of what looked like buttered bread heaven. When I asked the owner what it was he said they were Garlic Knots, "it's an Italian thing" he said. I was like I don't care whose thing it is I gotta try it!! When I did let's just say I couldn't get enough. They served it with Marinara Sauce for dipping and I just … [Read more...]
Recipe: Pineapple Cheesecake Cupcakes
While I love being a Super Mom, it is mandatory that I never loose myself! Sometimes in life moms get so caught up in caring for their families that they forget to care for themselves. So I take time to go to the gym, go to the hair salon, and just enjoy being me. One of the best ways I’ve been able to be me and enjoy life is during Girlz Night Out! Every few months, I … [Read more...]
Recipe: Asian Orange Marmalade Wings
I love love love wings --- especially wingettes! I love them buffalo, fried, baked --- just about any way they can be cooked! I saw a similar recipe in a magazine. The picture was so inviting that I went home and went to work trying to come up with my own version of what I thought would be flavor first Asian Orange Marmalade Wings. When you are creating recipes it can be a real … [Read more...]
Recipe: I Love You Shrimp Linguini With Wine Reduction Sauce
Do you love shrimp linguini? For me, it is on my top twenty dishes I absolutely love to eat! Well actually I love any kind of shrimp; broiled, fried, pan seared — all shrimp is all good to me! This delicious meal isn't something I cook regularly but when I do, oh oh oh oh ~ life is grand! The wine reduction is just flavor ridiculous! Serve this dish with a glass of white wine … [Read more...]
Recipe: Will You Be My Valentine Strawberry with a Hint of Chocolate Love Cupcake
Who loves strawberries & chocolate as much as I do? Don't be shy, I'm not! I could eat five of these delicious strawberry cupcakes in one sitting! And the chocolate heart atop this cupcake is like that luscious cherry atop a sundae — BAM! So Valentines Day is coming and you want to do something special for the people you love. Well look no further, this love cupcake will … [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: 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...]
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: Incredibly Addictive Crab Pie
by Utokia Langley There is definitely something to the saying "less is more" because this crab pie is definitely easy to make and requires just a few ingredients but MAN or MAN will it make you moan. This is another recipe inspired by a local caterer in the Washington, DC area. I only changed a couple ingredients as to stay true to the recipe as much as possible because … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Spicy Beer Battered Fried Shrimp & Sweet Red Remoulade Sauce
by Utokia Langley OMG is all I could say when I bit into one of these babies!! I remember the first time I had "beer battered" shrimp in a restaurant. I remember thinking WOW that sounds good but never in a million years would think it would be so easy for me to cook at home! Well I was so wrong not only are these sweet babies easy to make but they are also better than the … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Mandarin Orange Salmon Salad
OK, before I even get started let me just say Salmon is my favorite seafood, when cooked right it just melts in your mouth! This salad was inspired by a local caterer whose food is well lets just say FABULOUS!! After having this salad and several minutes of moaning from the great taste, I had to go home to replicate it! It is truly simple to make but has a POW BANG BOOM … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Three Greens Dream Team – Featuring Mr. Collard, Mr. Kale and Ms. Cabbage
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 Greens Dream Team; the team is well known for always rockin out the flavor in a major way. This will be one of my side dishes for Christmas dinner and I will freeze some for my … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Marble Peppermint Bark – The Perfect Edible Christmas Gift
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. I had to give you a nice, thoughtful, flavorful, edible and easy to make gift to give. This recipe was easy as pie to make. It is also a nice recipe to ask the kids to join in; a super fun family project. Or maybe you have family over and there are like 5 kids you need to entertain! Why not bring them into the kitchen (they … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Rub It Down With Love Grilled Dry Rub Pork Ribs
by Utokia Langley OK, so I posted my Smack Yo Mama Bar-b-que Pork Ribs, they were smothered in homemade bar-b-que sauce and cooked to perfection. However, if you want to change your ribs up a little you don't have to serve wet pork ribs to get Smack Yo Mama flavor, these dry rub ribs will provide the same urge! There is no secret some folk grill their ribs with just a … [Read more...]
Are you Sick of Turkey Yet?
Is your family sick of eating Turkey yet? Are you running out of ideas on what to do with your leftover turkey? Well I thought it would be a good idea for us to share turkey recipes. After Thanksgiving, I was only able carve the turkey, heat it and serve it to the kids once. And they frowned at it then. I knew that I had to be creative if we were going to eat the … [Read more...]