Step 1: Make gnocchi. I had lots of leftover potatoes that were starting to go all mushy. I'm sure we all know how to trot the gnocchi tango, but heres a quick recap: Boil peel and mash potatoes a) Add about a cup of flour and one egg per pound potatoes. And lots of salt. b) Mix it all up until doughy like. c) Make it into whatever shape you damn well please d) Boil em until they float e) Profit! Now I've got about 5 pounds of gnocchi to use. The other night I killed some leftovers birds with one doughy stone (hah!) I like my gnocchi fried in butter/olive oil until nice and crispy on the outside and soft and doughy inside, so that's what I did. Then, I sautéed some thin sliced carrots, diced red onions, and copious scallions. Oops, I guess we're in step 2 now. Added some leftover red sauce and meatballs. Tossed it all together, shaved parmesan on top, and a final garnish with tarragon. Lillian weighs in: Hi there! I love to make gnocchi too and I have a few more tips: y...
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