Microwave Basic Bread Stuffing - Denise

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
4 cups dry bread cubes
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup chicken broth or water
1 egg lightly beaten optional

In a 3 quart casserole combine the butter, onion and celery. Cover tightly
and cook on high for 3 to 5 minutes or till the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the bread cubes and seasonings. Stir well. Heat the broth or water
for 2 to 3 minutes or until boiling. Pour in to the stuffing mixture and
stir well to moisten. Add the egg and mix well. Spoon in to a 1 1/2 quart
casserole. Cover with wax paper and cook on high for 5 to 10 minutes or
until heated threw. Let stand covered for 5 minutes.

Makes enough for 6 to 8 pounds poultry
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Denise

Dumplings (microwave)----Jolene

1½ cups unsifted, all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder 
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
2/3 cup milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons oil

Combine the first four ingredients. Combine the next three ingredients. Mix just until moistened. Place in chicken stew. Cook 6 minutes on High, covered, or until no longer doughy.