And did I mention that her sons--her Italian sons--wanted them?
I repeat: The Italian Mama and her sons want some of my Southern Mama cookin'.
I do have something to teach and share in the kitchen. I do have something to pass on. You know you've come into your own when the Italian Mama wants some of your cooking.
Enjoy my own recipe below.
Live with Flair's Chicken-n-Dumplings
- In a large pot with a lid, saute some vegetables in butter and a tablespoon of thyme, a teaspoon of salt and a teaspoon of pepper. Good vegetables to use are corn, celery, onion, carrots, peas, and sweet peppers.
- Add 4-8 cups of water or chicken broth and bring to boil. (Less water means you'll have more dumplings and less of a "soupy" dish; more water will make more of a creamy stew.)
- Add 3 raw chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces. Let chicken cook for 15 minutes.
- Then, turn down the heat to low, and add tablespoons of biscuit dough (either refrigerator biscuits, Bisquick, or homemade with flour: all three ways taste great). I like to have at least 20 little dumplings per pot. Put the lid on your pot and cook for a full 20 minutes. Dough will puff up and become cooked through while absorbing all the delicious flavors of your vegetables and broth. You can add more salt and pepper before serving.
Enjoy!
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