We have some mighty fine cooks in Arkansas Women Bloggers. This week we’re highlighting just a few of their favorite family dishes. Enjoy!
Debbie Arnold: Mamaw’s Chicken and Dumplings
I was asked if I would consider writing a piece for the 2014 edition of Arkansauce, I was certainly flattered but had no idea what my subject matter would be. Topics for blog posts flow in and out of my brain constantly – and occasionally some of them stay around long enough to stick. Talking about my life in Arkansas and as a native, is something I appreciate. I really do love my home state and want everyone to know it like I do. The good, the bad, the ugly — it’s all there, but isn’t that the case regardless of wherever you plant your flag as your home? I appreciate that I was given the leeway to choose just where the trail for this piece would lead me.
Mostly, I wanted to tell the story of my grandmothers and their influence on my life. I was fortunate to grow up with both Mamaw and Nonnie who led me, loved me, laughed with me. And, when it was necessary, disciplined me. Oh, I could tell you some stories. Perhaps I will, but for now I’d love for you to go read the piece I wrote about them and the making of Chicken and Dumplings. READ MORE
JEANETTA DARLEY: TURKEY BACON AVOCADO SLIDES
We aren’t shy about food. Especially where bacon is concerned.
It was a week of returning kids to their regularly scheduled programs at school and shipping others off to new adventures in towns far away. The air was a mixture of relief and sadness. And also hunger because … well, bacon!
When life offers you changes (and you know that it will), it is always good to have your friends around. Someone to say, “I know how you feel,” or “It will get better.” And of course, “Here, have another serving of this delicious food while I fill up your glass.” These are important qualities in friends. READ MORE
Keisha McKinney: Apple Dumplings
After our Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Saturday, we had some apples and oranges left over. I had totally been craving those apple dumplings that you make with Mountain Dew. So, I snagged a couple to bring home and experiment with.
Here’s the recipe I used for inspiration and tried to just do it with the ingredients I already had at home. READ MORE
Pat Downs: Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken
The air is a tad cooler here in Little Rock. I am so ready for Fall. I love the aroma’s of fall cookin’ in the kitchen. Fall by far is my favorite Season!
Tonight’s Sunday Supper consisted of Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and those Best Darn French Green Beans that I have posted about. We were pleased with tonight’s supper.
For the chicken I headed to The Fresh Market and purchased for $3.99 each the pre-stuffed mozzarella chicken breast. These are delicious and don’t take long to make. READ MORE