What's Cookin'?

It's a cool, overcast, blustery November afternoon in the Ozarks.  Most of the wildly colorful leaves have fallen from the trees, and the bare branches are a stark contrast to the evergreen of the cedars that huddle together in small groves.  We have a fire dancing in the woodstove, and a football game barely audible on the television, mostly ignored as we go about our individual projects.  It seemed like a great day to dust off the crock pot and create something aromatic, healthy, and delicious.

I had two chicken breasts thawed, so I half-filled the crock pot with water, chicken bouillon, and a dash or two of poultry seasoning and black pepper.  I then tossed butter into my favorite skillet, and added diced onions, minced garlic, sliced celery, and baby carrots.  When they began to caramelize, I pushed them to one side and added big chunks of the chicken breast to brown.  Then the contents of the skillet were added to the broth in the crock pot.  Next I scrubbed up some potatoes, cut them into chunks with the skin still on, and added them to the pot.  For additional color, I opened and drained a can of corn.  Into the pot!

The house smells heavenly.  Later I'll whip up some dumplings, and voila!  Dinner is served!

What's cookin' at your house?