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CAN’T HAVE JUST ONE CHICKEN PITA WITH CREAMY TOMATO & CUCUMBER SAUCE
Submitted by utokia on Sun, 01/04/2012 - 11:23
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 [...]
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INCREDIBLY ADDICTIVE CRAB PIE
Submitted by utokia on Wed, 08/02/2012 - 4:54
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 [...]
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DREAMY CREAMY SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP
Submitted by utokia on Sat, 28/01/2012 - 10:46
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 [...]
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Mandarin Orange Salmon Salad
Submitted by utokia on Sat, 07/01/2012 - 8:20
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 [...]
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THREE GREENS DREAM TEAM – Featuring Mr. Collard, Mr. Kale and Ms. Cabbage
Submitted by utokia on Thu, 22/12/2011 - 4:11
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 alwayz rockin out the flavor in a major way. This [...]
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MARBLE PEPPERMINT BARK – THE PERFECT EDIBLE CHRISTMAS GIFT
Submitted by utokia on Sun, 11/12/2011 - 11:39 -
RUB IT DOWN WITH LOVE GRILLED DRY RUB PORK RIBS
Submitted by utokia on Sun, 04/12/2011 - 7:26
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! [...]
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Thank God It’s Thanksgiving Grandma Langley’s Corn Bread Dressing
Submitted by utokia on Fri, 18/11/2011 - 11:27
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 [...]
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Mouth Watering Grilled Scallop Spinach Salad with Sweet Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing
Submitted by utokia on Sun, 30/10/2011 - 9:38 -
Make You Wanna Dance Moist Carrot Cupcakes
Submitted by utokia on Wed, 26/10/2011 - 10:31
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 [...]
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Keep Em’ Comin Back Creamy Baked Macaroni & Cheese
Submitted by utokia on Sat, 08/10/2011 - 7:49
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 had a long hard day or week, maybe you are just feeling down, this is the kind [...]
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Smack Yo Mama Finger Lickin Grand Marnier Bar-B-Que Pork Ribs
Submitted by utokia on Thu, 29/09/2011 - 11:34
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 [...]
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Spicy Beer Battered Fried Shrimp & Sweet Red Remoulade Sauce
Submitted by utokia on Wed, 28/09/2011 - 3:16 -
Cinnamon Challah French Toast with Caramelized Strawberries and Pears
Submitted by utokia on Mon, 19/09/2011 - 4:34
I am a lover of challah bread. I am a lover of cinnamon french toast. The strawberries and pears was just my way of sticking to the WWW.SHEGOTFLAVOR.COM over the top intense flavoristic vibe!! I only use challah bread for my french toast, mainly because of it’s texture and sweetness (it is also great for [...]
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Succulent Crab Salad Club Sandwich
Submitted by utokia on Mon, 29/08/2011 - 7:31
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 [...]
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Smothered Lamb Chops & Fennel with Collard Greens & Kale
Submitted by utokia on Fri, 19/08/2011 - 4:21
After eating this meal, my husband turned to me and said “Baby, you gotta add this one to your top 10″. I said awe baby you make me blush!!!! But seriously this meal was that good! Fennel was a nice change from onions especially since my husband doesn’t like onions! My kids were like “lamb [...]
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Italian Sausage Over Creamy Buttery Grits
Submitted by utokia on Wed, 17/08/2011 - 12:12
Normally I go for the shrimp and grits, however, I wanted to change it up a little. I went with the mild Italian sausage because it has a sweet taste that I thought would compliment my creamy buttery grits! And OH boy it DID just that! YES I used a hole half stick of unsalted butter BUT [...]
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Game Night Finger Lickin Buffalo Wings
Submitted by utokia on Mon, 15/08/2011 - 4:05
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 [...]
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Game Night Sweet and Tangy Mumbo Wings
Submitted by utokia on Sat, 13/08/2011 - 9:14
Football is here and entertaining for the game is what I LOVE LOVE LOVE to do!!!! Anyone who knows me knows I love to entertain and what better an event than a good game of Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey, Golf or WHATEVA sport you love to watch. Invite family and friends over and make them [...]
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Grilled Chicken Over Creamy Fettucini Alfredo
Submitted by utokia on Sun, 07/08/2011 - 9:47 -
Bacon, Egg & Cheese on Raisin Toast
Submitted by utokia on Wed, 03/08/2011 - 10:25
This Bacon, Egg & Cheese on Raisin Toast is a favorite at my house. The flavors just work. So many different flavors working to satisfy your breakfast desires! This is the kind of breakfast that makes you feel good in the am!! RAISIN BREAD INGREDIENTS: Raisin Bread Unsalted Butter (to taste) READY, SET, GO: Toast [...]
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Light but Filling Breakfast – Strawberry & Banana Smoothie & Eggs Sunny Side Up
Submitted by utokia on Wed, 27/07/2011 - 11:29
WOW, this breakfast is light but oh so filling. And of course it tastes AWESOME!! I was tired one morning and didn’t want to do the whole bacon, egg, grits and toast thing! So I decided on a 2 item breakfast. I went for eggs sunny side up because well that’s one of my favorite ways [...]
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Buttery Roasted Pepper Corn Muffins
Submitted by utokia on Fri, 15/07/2011 - 4:12
SO, I love butter and I love corn bread but I wanted to add even more flavor!! I saw in this magazine where someone added zucchini to their muffin, then it hit me BAM KABOOM CHAZAM!! Why not add some roasted bell peppers and season them with like some of my favorite seasonings, sea salt, pepper and [...]
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Moist and Flavorful Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing and Coconut Top
Submitted by utokia on Tue, 05/07/2011 - 5:10
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 [...]
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Citrus Arugula Salad with Sauteed Shrimp
Submitted by utokia on Fri, 01/07/2011 - 9:28
I love salads, however, like anything else it MUST have loads of flavor! My cousin Traci made this citrus salad minus the shrimp for a family event at her home. I couldn’t get enough of it! I went back for seconds and thirds!! I noticed everyone else around me were going back to get more [...]
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Incredible Citrus Arugula Salad with Sauteed Shrimp
Submitted by utokia on Thu, 30/06/2011 - 8:05 -
Light, Crispy & Delicious Shoestring Onion Rings with Buttermilk Dipping Sauce
Submitted by utokia on Fri, 17/06/2011 - 7:51 -
Pastelon and Coconut Rice (Puerto Rican Lasagna)
Submitted by utokia on Thu, 09/06/2011 - 10:28 -
Scrumptious Fried Cheesecake Pie Pockets with Strawberry Glaze and Vanilla Bean Icecream
Submitted by utokia on Sun, 05/06/2011 - 9:23
One of my best friends Mindy and I would frequent a resturant called Bostons. Bostons had this beautiful fried cheesecake dessert. It was sweet and had a strawberry glaze and vanilla icecream on the side!! It was so mouthwatering and addictive that we’d often go to Bostons just to eat dessert!!! I mean it was the [...]
