Gail's Recipe Station

Dijon Mushroom Cream Chicken INGREDIENTS : 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish INSTRUCTIONS : Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place them in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook until the mushrooms have softened. Stir in the Dijon mustard and heavy cream, mixing until well combined. Return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to simmer in the sauce for a few minutes until warmed through. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 45 minutes Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes Servings 8 Ingredients 12 lasagna noodles, cooked 10 oz fresh spinach 8 oz mushrooms, sliced 2 cups ricotta cheese 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 3 cups Alfredo sauce 2 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Directions Prep Spinach & Mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and cook until soft, about 5-6 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Layer Lasagna: In a greased 9x13 baking dish, spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce. Add 3 lasagna noodles. Top with some spinach-mushroom mixture, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of Alfredo sauce and mozzarella. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover th...

Caramelized Onions ( NUWAVE OVEN) Servings  4/  Prep Time 10 minutes /  Cook Time 8 minutes Ingredients 1 (½lb) Vidalia onion, halved and cut into ⅛-inch slices 2T extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1t brown sugar Salt and pepper, to taste Directions Place all ingredients in oven-safe baking dish. Bake at 350°F on 3-inch rack for 8 minutes. Stir as needed.

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips (from Simply Recipes) Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 36 mins Total Time 46 mins Servings 2 to 4 servings This recipe was developed in a 6-quart air fryer which is large enough to cook the zucchini in 2 batches. If your air fryer is smaller, you may need to cook the zucchini in 3 batches. Ingredients 2 medium zucchini (about 1 pou nd total) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt , plus a pinch for salting the zucchini 1/3 cup plain fine breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan , plus more for serving 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon granulated garlic  or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, optional 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pinch cayenne , optional 1 tablespoon olive oil Cook ing spray Method Prepare the zucchini: Trim the ends off the zucchini. Slice the zucchini into thin rounds (about 3/16-inch thick). Transfer to a medium bowl followed by a pinch of salt. Use a ...

French Onion Soup Burgers Prep Time : 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients : 1 lb ground beef 2 large onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup beef broth 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme) Salt and pepper to taste 4 slices of Gruyère or Swiss cheese 4 hamburger buns 1 clove garlic, minced (optional for garlic butter buns) Additional butter for buns Directions : Caramelize the Onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced onions and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply caramelized and sweet, about 20-25 minutes. Add a splash of beef broth if the onions start to stick, to deglaze the pan. Prepare the Burger Patties: Season the ground beef with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Form into 4 equal-sized patties. In a separate skillet or on a grill, cook the burger patties to your desired level of doneness...

Savory Garlic Mushroom Chicken with Spinach Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups mushrooms (button, cremini, or shiitake), sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup light cream (or half 'n' half) 1 cup fresh spinach leaves 1 teaspoon dried thyme Grated Parmesan cheese (optional) Instructions: Season the Chicken:* Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Sear the Chicken:* Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts until browned on both sides, about 5-6 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. Sauté the Mushrooms:* In the same skillet, add the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown, about 5 minutes. Add Garlic and Chicken Broth:* Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until f...