Cheddar Tomato Dumplings

2 tbsp finely chopped onion
1 tbsp finely chopped green pepper
2 tbsp veg oil
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tbsp minced celery leaves
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Dumplings
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp shortening
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk

In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add flour; stir well. Gradually blend in tomatoes. Add celery leaves, sugar, salt, and pepper: bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes.

For dumplings, combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add cheese. Stir in milk just until moistened. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto simmering tomato sauce.
Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean.
DO Not lift the cover while simmering.

Makes 4-6 servings.


Lee

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