Gail's Recipe Station

Cracker Barrel Meatloaf                           Save money and learn how to make Cracker Barrel Meatloaf at home with this easy copycat recipe. Enjoy a classic meatloaf with a rich tomato sauce. Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes Cook Time: 1 hour hour Servings: 10 Ingredients Meatloaf Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck 2 eggs 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion 1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper 14.1 ounces diced tomatoes 1 can – drained 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Meatloaf Glaze 1/2 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon yellow mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Instructions Meatloaf Glaze Preparation In a small bowl combine ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Meatloaf Preparation Preheat oven to 350 ℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy r...

Copycat McDonald’s McGriddle – Homemade Recipe Make McDonald's famous McGriddle at home! Sweet pancake buns with sausage, egg, and cheese create the perfect breakfast sandwich. Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes Total Time: 45 minutes minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 ½ cups pancake mix 1 cup water ⅓ cup pancake syrup 4 sausage patties 4 slices American cheese 4 eggs 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper Instructions Place pancake mix and water in a medium bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined. Heat skillet over medium heat. Place a 3 inch metal round cookie cutter or mason jar lid lightly spray with non-stick spray in the skillet and fill it half full with pancake batter. After one minute, when bubbles start to form, remove the cookie cutter and flip the pancake over. Cook on the other side for one minute then remove and put on a plate. Repeat steps 2 & 3 until you have 8 pancakes for the sand...

Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Soup with Cheesy Toasties Total Time: 80 Yield: 6 servings Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Soup with Cheesy Toasties is a rich, savory comfort classic featuring golden caramelized onions, earthy mushrooms, and bubbling Gruyère on crisp baguette slices. Ingredients • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter • 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 2 bay leaves • 2 sprigs fresh thyme • 1 cup dry white wine • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour • 8 cups beef broth • Salt and black pepper, to taste • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped • 24 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme • 1 baguette, sliced into rounds • 8 ounces freshly grated Gruyère chee...

Pillsbury Biscuit Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs Deliciously cheesy, buttery, and garlicky biscuit bombs stuffed with mozzarella and baked until golden brown. Perfect as a quick appetizer or snack, served with marinara or ranch for dipping. Prep Time 10 minutes mins Cook Time 12 minutes mins Total Time 22 minutes mins Servings 8 cheese bombs Ingredients 1 container refrigerated biscuit dough 16 oz, 8 biscuits 4 oz mozzarella cheese shredded or diced string cheese 4 tbsp melted butter half a stick 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp Italian seasoning Pinch of salt Instructions  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly. Open the refrigerated biscuit dough container and separate the 8 biscuits. Flatten each biscuit slightly to make room for the cheese. Cut mozzarella into 8 equal pieces. Place a piece of cheese in the center of each flattened biscuit. Fold the ...

Hot Butter Crab Recipe This recipe from Maryland made with blue crab meat and butter is the best way to really taste the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay. Prep Time 15 minutes mins Cook Time 20 minutes mins Total Time 35 minutes mins Course: Appetizer Cuisine: American Servings: 4 Author: Kelly Stilwell Ingredients 8 oz lump backfin crab meat picked for shells ½ cup butter 1 stick, salted ¾ tsp white wine dry pinch nutmeg pinch salt pinch black pepper Instructions Melt butter in a skillet over low heat. Add wine, nutmeg, salt, and pepper and stir until well combined. Add crab meat and stir gently. Be careful not to break up lumps of crab. Once crab is hot, take off heat and serve with toasted baguette or crackers.

Easy Chicken Marsala Chicken breasts are sauteed, then braised in Marsala wine and cream with mushrooms and green onion. Chicken Marsala simplified! Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms ¼ cup chopped green onion ⅓ cup Marsala wine salt and pepper to taste ⅓ cup heavy cream ⅛ cup milk Directions Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken in hot oil until cooked through and juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes. Add mushrooms and green onions to the pan and saute until soft, then add Marsala wine and bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 2 to 4 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in cream and milk and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Crispy Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges I ngredients: 4 large russet potatoes, washed and cut into wedges 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp dried oregano (optional) 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Season potatoes: In a large bowl, toss wedges with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Coat with cheese: Add Parmesan cheese and toss again. Arrange & bake: Spread wedges in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy. Garnish & serve: Sprinkle with parsley and serve with ranch or marinara sauce for dipping.

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings - tossed in a spicy honey garlic wing sauce. Tender juicy wings cooked perfectly every time. Prep Time 15 minutes mins Cook Time 20 minutes mins Servings: 4 servings Ingredients For Air Fryer Chicken Wings 1 ½ lb chicken wings 2 eggs 1 cup panko bread crumbs ¼ cup potato starch or corn starch sea salt & pepper to taste 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 teaspoon paprika avocado oil spray Chicken Sauce 5 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped ¼ cup honey ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 tablespoon lemon juice Instructions How to Air Fry Chicken Wings In one mixing bowl whisk 2 eggs. In a 2nd bowl mix together bread crumbs, potato starch, salt and pepper to taste, garlic powder and smoked paprika. Preheat the air fryer to 400F and line air fryer dish with parchment paper. Now, dip e...

Greek-Style Chicken Gyros with Homemade Tzatziki Ingredients: For the Chicken : 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste For the Tzatziki : 1 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped Salt and pepper to taste For the Gyros : 4 pita or flatbreads Sliced tomatoes, onions, and lettuce for garnish Prepa r ation: For the chicken, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and marinate for 30 minutes. For the tzatziki, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Chill. Grill or cook chicken in a skillet for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Slice thinly. Warm pita or flatbreads and fill with sliced chicken, fresh veggies, and tzatziki sauce. Serve and enjoy!

Air Fryer Caramelized Onions Top your favorite sandwiches or burgers with these air fryer caramelized onions. They're easier to make than grilled or sautéed onions but are just as delicious. Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes Total Time: 17 minutes minutes Servings: 1 onion Equipment air fryer Ingredients 1 large onion yellow or sweet vidalia 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt or to taste Instructions Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F for 5 minutes. Peel the onion and slice pieces into about 1/4 of an inch thick. Transfer the sliced onion into a mixing bowl and add olive oil and salt. Toss the onions to completely coat in the oil and salt mixture. Transfer to the air fryer and cook at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes, opening the air fryer every 4-5 minutes to shake or toss the onions so they cook evenly. Top your favorite burger or sandwich and enjoy. Notes This recipe works well with yellow onions or...

Southern Fried Chicken This Southern fried chicken recipe is originally from Alabama and has been passed down for generations. Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional) 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces vegetable oil for frying Directions Gather all ingredients. Combine flour, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken pieces to the bag and toss to coat. Place floured chicken pieces on a wire rack set over a baking sheet, reserving remaining flour in bag. Chill chicken in the refrigerator 45 minutes or until flour looks pasty. Meanwhile, add 1 ½ inches of oil to a deep fryer or 5-quart heavy pot. Heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place chicken pieces back i...