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...]
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...]
RECIPE: Juicy Mango Coleslaw
OK, so any recipe that begins with "JUICY" has got me! You know that whole "you had me at HELLO" thing! Uh YEAH!! It is perfect timing for this mouth watering mango coleslaw recipe! It's summer time and you are ready to pull out the grill every weekend. You want something not too fattening since you are already grilling your Rub It Down With Love Grilled Dry Rub Pork Ribs and … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Can’t Have Just One Bite Chicken Pita Sandwich With Creamy Tomato & Cucumber Sauce
by Utokia Langley Hello you sandwich lovers out there, I have a special treat for you! The one thing I despise in cooking right up there with bland food is DRY food! Hence this juicy sandwich was born. I absolutely love creamy sauces so I knew I wanted to go creamy. I chose the breast meat because when seasoned and cooked just right it is so juicy! Why tomato & … [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: Dreamy Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip
This post is dedicated to a FACEBOOK FAN "“ Tina Ball, she requested a spinach & artichoke dip recipe, here ya go Tina! ANOTHER GREAT GAME NIGHT ADDITION!! My addiction to spinach & artichoke dip began in my young adult years at Houston's restaurant in Washington, DC. Houston's spinach & artichoke dip just melted in your mouth, well really all their food did … [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...]
RECIPE: Thank God It's Thanksgiving Grandma Langley's Corn Bread Dressing
by Utokia Langley (www.shesgotflavor.com) 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 but to me she is Mom (love you Mom)! NOW let us bow our heads and be thankful it's Thanksgiving and Grandma Langley is … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Mouth Watering Grilled Scallop Spinach Salad with Sweet Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing
by Utokia Langley (www.shesgotflavor.com) I stumbled upon this recipe in my mind. I had the taste for some scallops so I went to the grocery store and bought some scallops but had no idea how I would prepare them. Then it hit me, I absolutely love using baby spinach in my salad. Then I said to myself how can I get the best flavor from these scallops? I told myself … [Read more...]