Gail's Recipe Station

Bacon Pea Salad  (TNT)   Prep Time 10 min Yield 6 servings Ingredients 4 cups frozen peas (about 16 ounces), thawed 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup craisins 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing 1/3 cup chopped red onion 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Directions Combine the first 6 ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes. Stir in bacon before serving.  Gail's Notes: I just made this salad and it is very tasty (and easy to put together)! I also like adding a bit of sugar by taste to this salad. To make half of this salad ingredients: 2 cups frozen peas (about 8 ounces), thawed 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 cup craisins 1/4 cup ranch salad dressing 2 TBS chopped red onion 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumb...

BISCUITS & GRAVY CASSEROLE (TNT) Ingredients 1 pound sausage 1 1/2 ounces pork gravy mix ( 1 package of Pioneer Brand Peppered Sausage Gravy Mix ) 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 6 eggs 1/2 cup milk to taste salt to taste black pepper 1 Can (8 oz) biscuits ( 1 can Pillsbury Grands Biscuits ) Directions Preheat oven to 350 degree’s.  Take a 9×13 pan and spray it with Pam or whatever you like to use. Then take the Biscuits and cut them into 1″ pieces and line bottom of pan.  Brown Sausage and scatter over biscuits. Sprinkle with Cheddar Cheese.  Whisk eggs and milk with a pinch of salt and pepper and pour it over the pan.  Make Gravy mix per package directions and pour over.  Bake in the oven for about 30-45 minutes. Gail's Notes: This is really, really tasty! I also like to add cooked bacon pieces to the cooked sausage, as that makes it even tastier!!!

Quick and Easy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms Prep 15 mins Cook 15 mins Total 30 mins Serves 4 to 6 (2 to 3 stuffed mushrooms per person) Makes 12 stuffed mushrooms   Ingredients 4 ounces ( 114 g ) bulk hot Italian sausage or one 4-ounce link, casing removed 1 tablespoon (15ml) dry red wine (such as Pinot Noir) 2 medium cloves garlic, finely minced 2 teaspoons fresh minced thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon fresh minced oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) 1/2 ounce (28 g) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, (about 3 tablespoons), divided 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 12 large cremini mushrooms (12 ounces; 340 g ), cleaned and stems removed (see notes) 1 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs (1/4 ounce; 7 g) Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley , for garnish Directio...

  Smothered Chicken recipe (TNT) Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tbsp olive oil 6 slices bacon, chopped 8 oz mushrooms, sliced 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cups fresh spinach 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder Preparation 1. Season 4 chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside. 2. In the same skillet, cook 6 chopped bacon slices until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. 3. Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. 4. Reduce heat to low and add 1 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens. 5. Stir in 2 cups fresh spinach and cook until wilted. 6. Add 1 tsp garlic powder...

Maple Glazed Bacon Chicken Bites   Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 350 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 8 slices of bacon, cut in half 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil Toothpicks for skewering Directions: Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Prepare the Chicken Bites: In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated. Wrap with Bacon: Take a half slice of bacon and wrap it around each piece of chicken. Secure the bacon in place with a toothpick. Glaze with Maple Syrup: In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup with the olive oil. Brush the mixture over each bacon-wrappe...

  One-Pot Creamy Beef and Shells Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Total Time 25 minutes Ingredients 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. ground beef 1 small yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 3 cups beef broth 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce 8 oz. (2-1/2cups) small pasta shells 1/2 cup heavy cream Kosher salt + cracked black pepper, to taste 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese Instructions Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook about 3 minutes, crumbling as it cooks. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in beef broth and tomato sauce. Bring to ...

Baked Lemon Butter Tilapia Yield: 4 servings Prep: 10 minutes minutes Cook: 10 minutes minutes Total: 20 minutes minutes Ingredients ¼ cup unsalted butter , melted 3 cloves garlic , minced 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice , or more, to taste Zest of 1 lemon Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray. In a small bowl, whisk together butter, garlic, lemon juice and lemon zest; set aside. Season tilapia with salt and pepper, to taste and place onto the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with butter mixture. Place into oven and bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10-12 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired. Gail's Notes: I am looking forward to making this soon!