Sunday, February 15, 2015

Comforts


The storm has been underway for a few hours now.  Everything is white and blowing.  Mother Nature has been a real bitch this winter!!  

Although I hate the snow and all the crap that comes with it, I must say I do enjoy the prep for it.  Getting hunkered down in the house with candles, blankets, junk food and comfort foods.  Pre-storm cooking always makes the house smell like home.  

As promised here is the link to the recipe for the chicken and dumplings 
http://www.adayinmotherhood.com/slow-cooker-chicken-and-bacon-and-chive-dumplings/

This recipe is a keeper.  I followed the recipe but made some additions which I would recommend.  I added 2-3 healthy tablespoons of Dijon mustard and I also added carrots and peas.  It would have looked boring and bland without the extra color.  Before I added the dumplings I took the chicken out and shredded with a fork and put it back in.

Also since it was my first try at dumplings, I added too many so after about 20 minutes I had to remove a few.  Rookie mistake :)


Looks good eh!  And tasted great too. 


This morning I tried the cursed cinnamon rolls again, in the toaster oven.  Finally........edible!


I guess I'll spend the rest of the day eating, Netflix binging and watching the snow drift up higher and higher on the windows.  ;)


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17 comments:

  1. Farm GirlFebruary 15, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    I think it sounds like a perfect day. Your cinnamon rolls look so good and your dinner looks wonderful. It does sound so cozy.

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  2. moosecraftFebruary 15, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    Mmmmmm... those chicken and dumplings look awesome! Thanks for sharing the recipe! Keep safe during the storm...

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  3. Rugs and PugsFebruary 15, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    And what about some hooking???
    Stay warm and safe.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  4. JuliaFebruary 15, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    That looks like good comfort food for a stormy maritime day.
    It might be another recipe to add to my binder.
    I'm going to check it out.

    Hugs,
    JB


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  5. Empty NesterFebruary 15, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    My grandmother made the best chicken and dumplings EVER. I don't have her touch, unfortunately. Plus, everything she made was from scratch and those took a lot of time. This recipe looks good. Winter has been a bitch to me as well. Meaing she hasn't dropped once single flurry or bit of ice on us this year. :(

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  6. AndreaFebruary 15, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    Yes!!!! Hooray for toaster ovens! This shoveling and fresh air is making me so hungry!!!!

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  7. Shuttle, Hook and NeedleFebruary 15, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    Comfort food for a cozy comfy day. Just need to add a little bit of chocolate!
    Stay safe and keep dreaming of spring!

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  8. JanetFebruary 15, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    Sounds like you're all set. Enjoy the snow from inside. :) And have a nice warm and cozy day eating your yummy foods.

    Going to check out the recipe.
    Ciao, Janet W

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  9. weaverpatFebruary 15, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    The chicken and dumplings and the cinnamon buns sure look good. Lots of nice comforting food while the snow flies.
    Maybe you'll have a snow day from work tomorrow???

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  10. acorn hollowFebruary 15, 2015 at 7:33 PM

    As always yummy! I like that there is no obligations to be any where or do anything.
    stay warm and safe.
    Cathy

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  11. Dog Trot FarmFebruary 15, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    Oh Kim...comfort food at it's best...well done...all appears so yummy...I fear by the time winter concludes I could qualify for the show My Six Hundred Pound Life!!!

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  12. yayaFebruary 15, 2015 at 8:34 PM

    Chicken and dumplings are my fav meal! I hardly ever have it anymore. Jack's Mom used to make it for my birthday but since she passed away I haven't bothered with it....until this year. Since this is my birthday month I will just have to try it again! We had a storm yesterday too and a deep freeze to follow. We hunkered down and hopefully this week will be better! Take care and stay warm and safe...love the look of those rolls...good job!

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  13. marlyFebruary 15, 2015 at 9:39 PM

    Thanks for the link. Hope the weather isn't as bad as expected.

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  14. MichelleFebruary 15, 2015 at 11:29 PM

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  15. MichelleFebruary 15, 2015 at 11:30 PM

    Yummy food! I don't mind being snowed in as long as the power stays on. Stay safe and warm!

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  16. liniecatFebruary 16, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    Id say you were using your cooped up, warm indoors time very sensibly! You need to eat plenty to keep your spirits up and to stay warmer - cough - cough
    dumplings bring back childhood memories yum yum

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  17. Primitive StarsFebruary 16, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    Oh great comfort food, when in doubt, eat.Blessings Francine.

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