Chicken Dumplings without sage

3 1/2 pounds frying chicken 2 quarts water * 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper or less if desired 2 cups flour, all-purpose 1/2 teaspoon baking soda[...]

2 cups napa cabbage shredded 1/4 cup mushrooms, shitake minced * 1/2 pound ground chicken 1 each scallions, spring or green onions minced 1 teaspoon ginger[...]

White sauce 1 cup onions 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup flour, all-purpose 2 cups milk 6 cups chicken cooked, diced 2 cups green peas frozen 2 cups broccoli,[...]

2 cups flour, all-purpose 1/2 teaspoon baking soda sifted 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup vegetable shortening * 1 each egg 1 cup buttermilk 1 each hen * 1/2 teaspoon[...]