Classic Chicken and Dumplings

Dear Sis,

William’s very favorite dish at Cracker Barrel is Chicken and Dumplings. This week we made some at home with success. It’s a new family favorite!

Classic Chicken and Dumplings

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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 10 c chicken stock
  • 1 lb. carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 t basil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 t garlic powder
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1 rotissery chicken, shredded
  • 1 1/2 c frozen peas

Dumplings

  • 2 c flour
  • 3/4 c buttermilk
  • 1/4 c slated butter, melted
  • 1/2 t baking soda
  • 1/2 t salt

Instructions
 

  • Combine stock, carrots, and seasoning in a large stock pot. Bring to a boil.
  • Whisk dry dumpling ingredients together. Add wet ingredients and stir until combined. Roll dough out on a floured surface to less than a 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 2 inch squares with a pizza wheel. Toss a few dumplings at a time into boiling broth.
  • Boil 10-15 minutes until carrots are soft and dumplings are cooked. Stir in peas and serve.

Dinner is served!

Love,

b


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Godey’s Volume 62, January-June, 1861

Dear Sis,

Thanks for filling in with images of an original vol. 61! I’ve even grabbed some children’s fashion plates.

Fashion Plate: Boy’s Dress

Fashion Plate: Girl’s Party Dress

Railroad Stockings to Knit

Winter Spenser to Knit

Morning Cap to Knit

Brioche Cuff to Knit

Winter Cuff in Double Knitting

Craped Neck-Tie to Knit

Machine Quilted Baby Bib Design

Braided Neck Tie Design

Fashion Plate: Boys Garibaldi Suit

Fancy Belt Design

Lady’s Wrapper Pattern

Design for Patchwork

I hope you find inspiration here!

Love,

b


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Godey’s Volume 60, January-June, 1860

Dear Sis,

I found you another sock pattern! …and other things to knit too:)

Baby Bib to Knit

Winter Sock to Knit

Sontag and Under Sleeve to Knit

Gentleman’s Gaiter Pattern

Winter Headdress to Knit

Floral Collar & Cuffs to Embroider

Collar Front to Embroider

Patchwork Quilt Pattern

Happy Historic Crafting!

Love,

b


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