Menu Monday-Dinner Last Night-Winging It

Good Morning everyone.  I am back with Menu Monday.

This week I have planned a few new things and some old standbys

Monday - Mongolian Beef, Broccoli and Rice

Tuesday - Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Wednesday - Brown Sugar Pork Chops, Italian Pasta Salad

Thursday - Chicken/Dumplings   Beef Stroganoff, Corn, Salad

Thursday - Rotel Quiche, Salad and Fruit

Did you notice I already scratched the Chicken and Dumplings?

Yep I ended up cooking them last night (Sunday).  I don't know what I was thinking when I made the plans.  We had Chicken from last week that I planned to turn into Dumplings but it wouldn't wait till Thursday.   

It was one of those meals that I am crossing my fingers and saying a prayer.  And thinking we'll love it or toss it.  Sadly I have to admit this happens more often than not. 

Dawng as I am writing this I am kicking myself in the ______

for not taking pictures along the process.  Maybe next time!

I had intentionally decided on the Chicken/Dumplings for two 

reasons.  #1 I already mentioned it was leftover Chicken. 

#2 I had cooked Pork Chops with Rice and Cream Gravy and Sweet Peas on Saturday night.  

I kind of have a secret when I make C&D.  I don't really have a recipe.  I have eaten some amazing C&D's cooked by some amazing cooks but I never got a chance to get the recipe.  I have had to come up with my own.   My secret that works for us. 

I use leftover Cream Gravy.  I add the regular ingredients most people use Chicken Broth and Milk.  

But 

Here's the 'Winging It' part.  I used all the milk last night in the gravy.  And I didn't have any broth.  I made a few adaptations. 

I added this

Walked away and let it simmer a bit. 

I said a prayer too!
Here is how it turned.

A 'Keeper'?

Yes!