For me, Chicken and Dumplings is the quintessential comfort food. My childhood was characterized by frequent transition and lots of relocating, yet any time my mom made a pot of this warming soup, I knew I was home. Even now, when I taste the chewy dumplings and the peppered broth lingers on my tongue, gratitude fills my heart for the love that was poured into every batch. These days, as a wife and soon-to-be mom of two, I have the privilege of sharing this dish with my own family. This isn’t the type of dinner made for scarfing before engaging in the evening’s activities. It’s meant to be slow …

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