North American Dumplings

Chicken and dumplings is an American dish consisting of water-cooked chicken and dumplings made from flour, shortening, and liquid. The dumplings are usually cooked in the leftover chicken broth after the meat has been cooked. The dish was origina... READ MORE

Toasted ravioli is a St. Louis specialty consisting of crunchy, breaded pasta that is topped with grated parmesan and served with a marinara-style sauce on the side. The dish is served hot as an appetizer. Despite the name, toasted ravioli are dee... READ MORE

Crab rangoon is an American-Chinese dish consisting of a deep-fried dumpling that is stuffed with crab meat, garlic, scallions, and cream cheese. It is believed that the first crab rangoon was invented at Trader Vic's bar in either Oaklan... READ MORE

Apple dumpling is an American dessert consisting of a dumpling filled with apples, butter, sugar, cinnamon, and sometimes raisins. The dish is traditionally baked until it develops a tender texture, and it is often served with a scoop of vanilla i... READ MORE

Festival is a Jamaican dumpling made with cornmeal. It is traditionally prepared in an oval shape, and is characterized by its crispy exterior. Apart from cornmeal, the dumplings consist of flour, water, salt, sugar, and baking powder. They are fr... READ MORE

Originally brought to the Pennsylvanian region by immigrants from Eastern Europe, pierogies have become a unique staple dish, both in the city of Pittsburgh and all over Western Pennsylvania. Pierogies are soft, semicircular dumplings that are tra... READ MORE

Slippery dumplings is a traditional dish originating from Delaware. The dish consists of baked chicken that's served with slippery dumplings on the side. The dumpling dough is rolled, cut into squares, then cooked in chicken broth, and as a result... READ MORE

Spinners are popular Jamaican flour dumplings consisting of a few basic ingredients: flour, salt, and water. The dumplings are traditionally prepared in a long cylindrical shape, resembling a cigarette. Dense and substantial, spinners are often ad... READ MORE

Poutine râpée is a traditional Acadian dish consisting of a boiled potato dumpling that is stuffed with salted pork. The dumplings can be made from grated or mashed potatoes, and they typically have a greyish color and bland flavor. T... READ MORE

Grandpères is a French Canadian dessert that was very popular in Quebec during the Depression. It is made by boiling dumplings in a combination of maple syrup and water. The dumplings consist of flour, baking powder, butter, and milk. Grand... READ MORE

Boova Shenkel is a traditional dish originating from Pennsylvanian Dutch cuisine. The dish consists of a beef stew and potato dumplings that are essentially giant, oversized pierogis. The ingredients include beef, eggs, potatoes, flour, parsley or... READ MORE