4 stew dumplings optional Recipes

flour, salt, black pepper (optional, can use more to taste), baking powder, egg, well beaten, melted butter, full-fat milk

plain flour, chuck steaks, trimmed, cut into 3cm pieces, olive oil, celery, chopped, brown onion, chopped, carrot, peeled, chopped, swiss brown mushrooms, chopped, tomato paste, guinness beer, beef stock, bay leaves, flat leaf parsley, finely chopped, mashed potatoes, to serve, dumplings, flour, baking powder, salt, butter, milk

onion, minced, stalks celery, diced, garlic clove, minced, potatoes, diced, carrots, diced, peas, corn, green beans, sliced mushrooms, vegetable broth, water (more if needed), lemon juice, stewed tomatoes (optional) or 8 oz fresh diced tomatoes (optional), bay leaves, fresh parsley, salt and pepper, dumplings, unbleached flour, baking powder, salt, soymilk or 1 1/2 cups rice milk, chopped fresh parsley (may use dried, if desired)