Beef Stew With Dilly Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 1/8 teaspoons salt , divided
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 lbs lean stewing beef , cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
• 2 cups sliced fresh carrots
• 2 medium onions , chopped
• 1 1/2 cups sliced celery
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
• 1 egg , lightly beaten
• 2/3 cup nonfat milk
• 1 tablespoon canola oil