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...]
RECIPE: Make-You-Wanna-Dance Moist Carrot Cupcakes
I am not talking slow dance, I am talking this carrot cupcake will make you want to re-create a Michael Jackson video! It will make you want to shake your __________ like Beyonce! Talk about melt in your mouth, WHEW! This was one of those recipes that took me forever to perfect. I made these cupcakes over and over again. One late night, it had to be past mid-night, my husband … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Moist and Flavorful Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing and Coconut Top
by Utokia Langley (www.shesgotflavor.com) I love love love cupcakes BUT red velvet is my favorite!! You will find many recipes that only call for 1-2 tbsp. of coco powder because they say red velvet is not meant to be all about chocolate flavor! I say PLEASE, my red velvet cupcakes have a huge helping of chocolate flavor. So for all you red velvet cupcake lovers who … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Succulent Crab Salad Club Sandwich
by Utokia Langley (www.shesgotflavor.com) Let me begin this post by saying OMG! That is what I said after biting into this beautiful sandwich. What made me turn my crab salad into a club sandwich I don't know. What I do know is it was a fantastic idea. This sandwich is screaming FLAVOR FLAVOR FLAVOR!! From the sweetness of the challah bread to the savory bacon and … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Game Night Finger Lickin Buffalo Wings
by Utokia Langley (www.shesgotflavor.com) It's time for rolling out wings for game night! I have already posted my Game Night Sweet and Tangy Mumbo Wings, now it's time to roll out my Game Night Finger Lickin Buffalo wings!! Why not make them both and have some variety for your guests? My husband is a sports fanatic, especially football. He loves playing fantasy … [Read more...]
Smack Yo Mama Finger Lickin Grand Marnier Bar-B-Que Pork Ribs
by Utokia Langley (www.shesgotflavor.com) These ribs are fall off the bone, finger licking good! Bar-B-Que pork ribs was probably one of the first things I perfected when I learned how to cook. Anything bar-b-que is great but pork ribs LAWD HAVE MERCY!! This recipe is addictive so I warn you, you make it once you better have the sauce ingredients on hand because you … [Read more...]