Herbed Beef Stew and Dumplings -- pg. 252

Everyone loved this one!  Yessssssss.   I even used the parsnips (which I have never tried because they look like anemic carrots).  The dumplings had to cook way longer than the recipe stated.  I think that could be because I doubled the recipe.  I would omit the cinnamon next time I make this.  It wasn't horrible to have in there, but I definitely think it'd be better without it.  I'm not a fan of adding cinnamon to savory things.  I sometimes can handle the nutmeg in soups, but not always.  Anyway, the family said five spoons.  I am giving it four, because of the cinnamon.  So now, maybe I can make a few soups again...Oh yeah -- and it's pretty to look at, too!