1 (3 1/2 pound) chicken
5 cups water
1 onion
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 sprig fresh thyme
6 peppercorns
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cup chicken stock or canned broth
1 cup milk
6 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 (10-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter