Cooking: On Making Perfect Dumplings

After reading this exhaustive article on what makes a good dumpling -- complete with several recipes! -- I know what I'll be making for dinner one night this rainy weekend. :)


THE AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN FAMILY COOKBOOK, which quickly became one of my favorite cookbooks after I bought it a few months ago, says the key to light dumplings is making them with warm milk and melted fat. I've made their recipe twice and had perfect results.