Gail's Recipe Station

Crab Bombs Crab Bombs are not only delicious but also a hit at any party! Serve them warm for the best experience!  Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes  Ingredients: 1 pound lump crab meat 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup green onions, chopped 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Olive oil for drizzling Directions: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, green onions, red bell pepper, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to avoid breaking up the crab too much. Add 1/2 cup of panko breadcrumbs and the chopped parsle...

Asiago Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach In this recipe, everything is smothered in a delicious Asiago cheese cream sauce: chicken sauteed with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach.   Prep Time 20 minutes minutes / Cook Time 20 minutes   minutes /  Total Time 40 minutes minutes Servings 4 servings Ingredients 8 oz penne pasta (use gluten free brown rice penne, for gluten free version) ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes with oil 2 tablespoons 1 lb chicken breast sliced in half, chopped 3 garlic cloves minced salt ¼ teaspoon paprika 1 cup half and half and more - (half milk - half cream to form a lighter cream) ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup Asiago cheese shredded 2 cups spinach fresh Instructions Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, rinse. Use sun-dried tomatoes in oil - if the sun-dried tomatoes are too big, chop them into smaller bites.  Heat sun-dried tomatoes (cut them) in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and chop...

Cheesy Chicken and Bacon-Stuffed Bread Loaf Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients : 1 loaf of crusty bread (such as baguette or ciabatta) 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing) Directions : Preheat your oven to 375°F. Slice the bread lengthwise, creating a top and bottom half. Hollow out the inside of both pieces of bread, leaving about a 1-inch border. In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped bacon, mozzarella, cheddar, cream cheese, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well combined. Spoon the filling mixture into the hollowed-out bread, pressing it down lightly to pack it in. Brush the top of the bread with olive oil for a ...

Homemade McGriddle In Under 30 Minutes This homemade McGriddle recipe is a fantastic way to start your day. It has two buttery pancakes for buns with a grilled sausage patty, fluffy folded egg, crispy bacon, and melty cheese in between. It's flavorful, filling, and easy to make, giving you the perfect breakfast option to kick off the day on the right foot! Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Total Time 25 minutes Ingredients Meat patties: 1 lb. ground breakfast sausage (0r 4 sausage patties) Salt and pepper Omelet: 6 eggs 1 cup (200ml) whole milk 4 tbsp. softened butter Salt and pepper Pancakes: 1 ¼ cups (160g) flour  ⅔ cup (150ml) milk 2 7/8 tbsps. (40g) melted butter  1 egg ...

Best Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing This Caesar salad dressing recipe is the best you will ever make! It has a wonderful, rich taste thanks to anchovies, garlic, lemon, mustard, and Parmesan. Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 6 Ingredients 6 cloves garlic, peeled, divided 3/4 cup mayonnaise 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided 5 anchovy fillets, minced 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more to taste 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cups day-old bread, cubed 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces Directions Gather all ingredients. Mince 3 cloves of garlic and place in a small bowl. Add mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, anchovies, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard; mix well to combine. Season to taste with salt and black pepper....

Parmesan Baked Pork Chops Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops 1 T. olive oil 1 C. parmesan cheese (I used Kraft) 1 C. Italian bread crumbs 1 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. garlic powder Directions: On a plate combine the last 4 ingredients. Rub the pork chops with olive oil and then dip (coat) each one in the cheese mixture. Press the mixture over the pork chops to make sure they are well covered in it. Line a pan with tin foil and spray with cooking spray. Place the pork chops on the pan and bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Gail's Notes: I'm looking forward to trying this soon! 

Cracker Barrel's Hash Browns Casserole SERVINGS 10-12 INGREDIENTS 1 (32 ounce) bag ore ida potato shreds hash browns (they only make one size) 1 onion, chopped or diced 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup 3 tablespoons margarine 1⁄2 lb colby cheese, grated DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350*F. Mix potatoes, onion, celery and mushroom soups, and 1/2 of the cheese. Coat a 9" x 13" baking dish with spray oil. Spread mixture into dish. Sprinkle other 1/2 of cheese evenly over top. Dot margarine evenly over the cheese. Bake at 350*F for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until cheese starts to brown at peaks.

Chicken Lasagna with White Sauce Ingredients: 12 lasagna noodle sheets 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded 2 cups of ricotta cheese 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 cups spinach, chopped 4 cups milk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Directions: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 22 x 30 cm baking dish. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the flour and cook for another minute, until slightly browned. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the dried basil on top.

Chicken and Mushroom Skillet in a Creamy Asiago and Mustard Sauce Ingredients: - 2 tablespoons oil or butter - 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin - Salt and pepper to taste - 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced - 1 cup heavy cream - 1/2 cup Asiago cheese, grated - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard - 2 cloves garlic, minced Directions: 1. Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside. 2. In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and garlic, cooking until mushrooms are browned. 3. Stir in the heavy cream, mustard, and Asiago cheese, and let simmer until the sauce thickens slightly. 4. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. 5. Serve hot.

Maryland Crab Soup INGREDIENTS: 1 pound Maryland jumbo lump crab meat 1 tablespoon fresh parsley 3 teaspoons OLD BAY Seasoning 1/4 cup butter 2 pints heavy whipping cream 1 quart half and half cornstarch (as needed ) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 pint milk DIRECTIONS: Bring milk, half and half, and heavy whipping cream to a boil. Add crab meat, fresh parsley, Old Bay Seasoning, butter, salt and pepper. When it starts to boil, make a paste of cornstarch and water to thicken soup.

Smoky Bourbon BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf Cupcakes with Mashed Potato Frosting Transform dinnertime with my playful Smoky Bourbon BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf Cupcakes topped with creamy mashed potato frosting. These individual portions blend comfort food flavors with fun presentation! Total Time: 30 minutes / Yield: 8 meatloaf cupcakes Ingredients 1 lb ground beef ( 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio) 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup ketchup 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp smoky bourbon BBQ sauce 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 8 slices of bacon 2 cups mashed potatoes Instructions Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tbsp BBQ sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Divide mixture ...

Irresistible Olive Oil Bread Dip (TNT) Simple, bold, and full of flavor—this dip turns any bread into a gourmet bite! Ingredients 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (or to taste) 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese Instructions Add olive oil, basil, garlic, and balsamic to a bowl.  Mix in salt, pepper, chili flakes, herbs, and Parmesan. Stir well and let sit for 5–10 minutes.  Serve with warm crusty bread in a shallow bowl. Gail's Notes : This is such a great dip for bread!

Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce    Ingredients: For the Chicken: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper For the Creamy Garlic Sauce: 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Prepare the Chicken: In a shallow dish, combine flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Dip each chicken breast into the mixture, turning to coat evenly. Bake the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through. Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in heavy cream, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Serve ...

Garlic Aioli This homemade aioli tastes great! We make it as a dipping sauce for crab cakes and French fries. It's also delicious as a spread on sandwiches. Prep Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 1 cup Ingredients ¾ cup mayonnaise 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper Directions Gather your ingredients. Mix mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.