Monday, December 1, 2008

Turkey Dumplings--for using those leftovers

So I'm really trying to be innovative and thrifty, and since we got to keep all the leftovers from last week (HECK YEAH), I was looking up recipes for using leftover turkey, tried this one, and really, really liked it. The link, if you want to tweak the servings or see the nutrition facts, is http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Turkey-Dumplings/Detail.aspx?src=etaf.

Turkey Dumplings










INGREDIENTS
1 pound cooked, chopped turkey meat
3 cups water
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (12 ounce) package refrigerated biscuit dough

DIRECTIONS
Place the turkey, water, salt and pepper in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, or until a broth has formed.
Spread flour on a medium cutting board or other flat surface. Roll out biscuit dough and cut it into 1x2 inch pieces. Drop the pieces into the broth and cook over low heat approximately 15 minutes.

My modifications: I added a chicken boullion (however you spell it) cube to the water for extra flavor, as well as some garlic powder and dried minced onions. I had a box of Bisquick mix, so I just mixed up some of that (so easy, just add water) for the dumplings. The box had directions on the back--a good staple to have around. I made one-inch balls and rolled them in flour.
I was wary about this one because it's more labor-intensive than the turkey dogs or macaroni I've often been resorting to lately, but we both really liked it, and it wasn't hard. It's kind of pathetic how happy I am that it turned out well. Let me know if any of you try it, and I hope you like it if you do!
P.S. I have 18 work days left, or less than four work weeks!
P.S. Elizabeth had her baby last night! She was 7 lbs 1 oz and I think 19 in long.

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