I start to dream about this soup when chestnut trees turn yellow in Kyiv!! What can be better?  It’s nourishing and flavored...  and even a bit enchanting… I remember from the childhood: only eat the Granny’s soup and you’re free to walk in cold windy weather, the homework is done faster, and everything is warm and peaceful for you… J

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Chicken and Dumplings are more controversial than you would think. I grew up with big fluffy dumplings. But my dad also used to make his mother's recipe for "Chicken Popeye" which is chicken stew with pie crust noodles. Probably a Pennsylvania Dutch corruption of Chicken Pot Pie. In the American South that dish is called Chicken and Dumplings ( Read more... )

I am looking for fried chicken and/or nuggets recipes that I can marinate, crumb and then keep in freezer. Take out and fry whenever I need to. I am open to use both chicken breasts and bone-in chickens. Any help? Will prefer food on the spicy side.

So I made this slow-cooker chicken and dumplings recipe for dinner tonight. And it was delicious ( Read more... )

Anyone have a great family recipe for chicken and dumplings?