We probably eat wings at my house once a week. It's just that serious! Football season is finally here and all that means for my family is even MORE wings. Any way you can "wing it" we've probably done it, but these hot lemon pepper wings are a crowd favorite. If you've ordered wings at a restaurant to watch the big game, you are going to love that you can now enjoy them in the … [Read more...]
Recipe: Cheesy Buttery Broiled Shrimp
What is better than Shrimp, Cheese and Butter? Not much in my book!! These little bites of heavenly flavor will knock your socks off! I served them to my hubby with crab legs one day and it was a surefire hit! These cheesy buttery shrimp would also be perfect on Game Day! Hope you enjoy em' we sure did! oh yeah! gotta love where you started to get where you … [Read more...]
Recipe: Shrimp and Candied Bacon Salad with Lemon Honey Mustard Dressing
This beautiful salad was inspired by the restaurant chain Coal Fire. Honey there is nothing like eating something that melts in your mouth at a restaurant and going home to replicate it so that you can enjoy it anytime your little heart desires! BAM POW KABOOM, yep it was one of those moments! If you are allergic or just do not like pecans, you can omit them, the salad is … [Read more...]
Recipe: Buttery Garlic Knots with Marinara Dipping Sauce
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...]
BMWK’s FOOD WRITER UTOKIA LANGLEY NEEDS YOUR VOTE!
In November Utokia Langley entered the Reynolds Real Moms contest because she knew Reynolds was a great product. After all, she had been using the Reynolds products since she was old enough to cook. Utokia was chosen as a finalist along with ten other young ladies. Five of the ten finalists will become REYNOLDS REAL MOMS. Utokia and the other ladies had to submit recipes and … [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...]
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...]