cider pork stew with cheddar dumplings

Ingredients

• STEW:
• 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound boneless pork loin chops, trimmed of fat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 cups apple cider or juice
• 1 cup water
• 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (3 cups)
• 2 medium red baking apples, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 cups)
• 1 cup cut green onions (1/2 inch long)
• 2 tablespoons water
• DUMPLINGS:
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley