Gail's Recipe Station

Hearty French Onion Soup with Tender Beef and Crispy Baguette   Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes   Ingredients: 2 large onions, thinly sliced 1 lb beef stew meat 4 cups beef broth 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons thyme 2 bay leaves 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons flour (optional, for thickening) 4 slices baguette 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Directions: Cook the beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from the pot and set aside. Sauté the onions: In the same pot, add the sliced onions and cook over low heat for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are caramelized and golden brown. Add garlic and seasonings: Add the minced garlic to the onions and cook for an additional minute. Add the thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Add broth and beef: Return the brown...

Rum Cake Our delicious and easy Rum Cake recipe is so flavorful and moist, infused with the most delicious glaze. Prep Time 20 minutes mins Cook Time 1 hour hr Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Servings: 15 Author: Lauren Allen Equipment     Bundt pan     2 qt Saucepan Ingredients     1/4 cup milk (62g), room temperature     1/3 cup sour cream (76g), room temperature (light or regular)     1/3 cup rum (79g), Bicardi Gold or Dark Myer's rum, or your favorite kind     1 cup butter (227g), room temperature     1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (350g)     2 teaspoons vanilla extract     3 large eggs , room temperature     2 large egg yolks , room temperature     2 1/4 cups cake flour (270g)     1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder     1/4 teaspoon baking soda     1/2 teaspoon salt Glaze:     ½ cup butter (113g)   ...

Stuffed Peppers (NuWave Oven) Servings 2 Ingredients 2 red bell peppers 1 lb. ground beef 1⁄2 white onion, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1⁄2 c tomato sauce, divided 1 t extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 t Worcestershire sauce 1 c cheddar cheese, shredded, divided Directions Cut the bell peppers in half and remove the stems and seeds. Then, place the bell peppers in a pot of boiling water and cook them for 3 minutes. Remove them from the pot and set them aside. In a skillet, heat the oil and add the onion and garlic. Season with salt and black pepper. Sauté until the onions are sof...

Spiced Avocado Fries with Creole Sauce  Servings 2 Ingredients 2 avocados 1 T ground coriander 3 limes, juice and zest 2 c Italian breadcrumb 1 T dried or fresh basil 2 T taco seasoning Sea salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Non-stick cooking spray, as needed For Creole Dipping Sauce 1⁄2 c mayonnaise 1 T brown mustard 2 t Cajun seasoning 1 t lemon juice Directions Cut the avocados in half and remove the skin and pit (seed) from each. Slice avocado halves into wedges. Squeeze lime juice over the avocado wedges and season them with salt, black pepper, and cori...

Garlic & Herb Sautéed Mushrooms An elegant, quick side of caramelized mushrooms tossed with garlic and fresh herbs. Total time: 20 minutes • Prep: 10 minutes • Cook: 10 minutes Yield: 4 servings Introduction These Garlic & Herb Sautéed Mushrooms are a deceptively simple side that elevates any meal. Quick to cook and full of umami, the mushrooms are seared until richly browned, then finished with bright garlic, fresh herbs and an optional splash of acid for balance. Perfect with steak, roasted chicken, tossed into pasta, or piled on toast. Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) mushrooms (cremini, button, or shiitake), sliced evenly 2 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter (or 1 tbsp each) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried thyme/rosemary) Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice or 1 tsp balsamic vinegar to finish Optional: 2 tbsp grated Parmesan for serving Instructions Prep the mushrooms: Quickly wipe ...

Best Ever Tuna Salad Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins  Servings: 8 Ingredients 2 eggs 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, shredded ½ cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon sour cream 1 teaspoon yellow mustard ½ teaspoon dried dill weed ⅛ teaspoon lemon pepper 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish ¾ cup finely chopped onion Directions Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel, and chop finely. In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, crabmeat, mayonnaise, sour cream, and mustard. Stir in chopped egg, dill weed, lemon pepper, dill, sweet relish, and chopped onion. Mix thoroughly.