This week i made chicken and dumplings for supper (mon night), i like drop dumplings the type that are fluffy and like a big moist biscuit, and are just wonderful tasing in with the chicken & broth. I add diced carrots, english peas, and chopped celery to mine also.

Well i went to make the dumplings (i use self-rising flour) and lo & behold i only had 1 cup of flour in the canister and i needed 2...so i thought for a moment>>>> i decided to add 1 cup of instant mashed potato flakes & 1 tsp. Baking powder and a little salt to my flour for my dumpling dough! Well let me tell you it worked very well!!! They were the best and fluffiest dumplings i have ever ate! I just used my milk and oil like i normally would and made a stiff dough, rolled up my dumplings about an inch & 1/2 size balls then dropped each into the boiling broth and cooked until done, i even thickened the broth with a bit of corn starch & milk. It turned out terrific! So if any of you ever find yourself in the mood for some light & fluffy dumplings give this a try!

there you go my secret is out!

LOL - you're secret is safe with us! (and the other thousands that will read this!)

Thanks Mama;)

Wow- how INGENIUS, Cath! What a really good idea! I'm gonna try it! I may even have to help spread your secret- and I promise to "blame" you by giving YOU all the credit too!

You actually made something bordering a potato gnocchi - mmmmmmmm