Dumplings

Dumplings are a staple in our home and it’s not unusual for Maisie to want them for both lunch and dinner.  I don’t really have a problem with her eating dumplings especially ones that we make at home as they’re stuffed with healthy low-fat meat and lots of veggies.  I’ve made homemade dumplings numerous times before but more times than not I resort to the frozen from-the-store dumplings because they are so easy and I always have them in the freezer.  My recent dumpling making with the ladies evening inspired me though and today we made up a big batch of chicken dumplings which I’ll freeze and next time Maisie has a dumpling craving I’ll be able to quickly satisfy her desires with healthy homemade dumplings.

I was asked what I learned at the dumpling making class and basically I learned how to pleat the dumplings so instead of just the flat folded-over half moon shaped dumplings I now make pretty little pleated pouches. 

Hmmm…I think it’s time to take down those Easter decorations!