Chicken and Dumplings-on the Fly

I make chicken and dumplings that everyone who has eaten it believes I slaved all day. To tell the truth, it can be done in about
ONE hour.
For the chicken, you will need a five quart stock pot.

1. 2) pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts
2. 4) cups chicken stock (I prefer Progressive low sodium)
3. 3) ribs chopped celery
4. garlic powder
5. black pepper
6. 2) cans cream of celery soup ( I prefer Campbell’s low sodium)
7. corn starch

Boil chicken and celery in chicken stock(I prefer Progreso brand low sodium in the box). Boil about 10 minutes; remove chicken and set aside. Meanwhile; add the cream of celery soup(I prefer Campbell’s brand low sodium) return to a boil. Dice chicken and add to the pot. Reduce heat.
Now the big decision. Choosing what type of dumplings. You can use canned biscuits,lay on top cover and simmer for about 10 minutes. You can use Bisquick brand mix and follow the directions on the side panel. The Spatzla recipe (my favorite) follows.
COMBINE:

1. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3. 1/4 teaspoon garlic
4. 2 large eggs, beaten
5. 1/2 cup milk

Beat the eggs and milk and add to flour mixture. Beat well with a wooden spoon to create a fairly elastic batter. Drop teaspoonfuls onto pot and cook covered about 10 minutes. To thicken the gravy, mix cold water and corn starch. After blended, stir into pot until desired thickness(be careful, it thickens fast).
Let me know how ya like it.

Best Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti

SAUCE: 1) Tablespoon Olive Oil  1) medium chopped onion  4) cloves garlic,minced  3) Tablespoons tomato paste  1) (32) ounce can crushed tomatoes, liquid included  1) teaspoon finely minced  chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, more to taste  2) teaspoons fresh chopped oregano leaves  1) sprig fresh rosemary, Salt  1/4) cup fresh torn basil leaves. MEATBALLS: cooking spray  1) pound ground turkey meat(all white)  3) ounces BOBS VEGIE CRUMBS  1/4 Cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish   1/2) cup finely grated carrot  1/2) cup finely chopped onion  2) Large garlic cloves, minced  2) Tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves plus more for garnish  2) teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves  1) egg,slightly beaten  1/2) teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste.  1)  (16) ounce whole wheat spaghetti.  MAKING THE SAUCE:  In a 4-quart saucepan heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the onions until translucent, about 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook about 1 minute more. Add tomato paste, tomatoes, chipoltes, oregano, rosemary and salt. Bring all the ingredients to a slow boil, reduce heat and cook for about 15 minutes, until liquid has almost evaporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.While sauce is cooking, make MEATBALLS. MAKING THE MEATBALLS: Preheat the broiler, cover the broiler pan with foil and spray with cooking spray. Combine the turkey with all other ingredients in a large bowl. Form into 2 1/2inch (I prefer 1 inch) and place on broiler pan or baking sheet. Broil for about 10 minutes turning half way to brown. Broil until the are almost cooked entirely through. Meanwhile; remove rosemary from sauce and add Basil. Add the Meatballs to the sauce, cover and cook 10 minutes, or until auce has slightly thickened and meatballs have absorbed some of the sauce. While the meatballsare cooking, cook the spaghetti. Drain the pastanand return it to the pot. Add the sauce and meatballs, toss and heat through over medium heat. Divide evenly into 4 pasta bowls and garnish with parsley and cheese. Serve with a salad of choice and I like garlic bread. ENJOY!!!!

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Dinner tonight

The best! Bacon and apple wood pork loin,German potato salad, baked beans and tomato cucumber salad.Homemade ice cream is desert.I do believe my eyes are bigger than my stomach.You can only stuff so much in a 110 pound person.Now I get to beach and complain I ate too much and have NO ROOM FOR ICE CREAM .