Chicken Dumplings with shortening

1 1/2 to 2 cups of good chicken stock per person 1 chicken thigh per person Carrots peeled and diced Onion diced Garlic minced Celery diced 1 cup frozen peas,[...]

1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup onion , minced 1/3 cup flour 1 3/4 cups chicken broth 1 cup milk 1/2 cup parmesan cheese , fresh grated 2 cups chicken breasts , cooked[...]

8 chicken thighs 2 carrots , sliced 2 stalks celery , diced 1 onion , chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon salt 1/2[...]

4 lbs chicken , cut up with skin removed & fat removed (or you can use any chicken parts- mix or match such as 4 skinned chicken breasts or 8 thighs) 2 celery[...]

4 lbs chicken 1 carrot 2 stalks celery 1 onion 2 chicken bouillon cubes 1/4 cup butter 1 cup flour 1 ounce sherry wine 1 tablespoon lemon juice to taste salt[...]