Cook the Gnocchi:
Bring
uck. Divide the Butternut Squash Gnocchi among plates. Top with the
In a double Old Fashioned glass combine mint and syrup, mashing mint with the back of a spoon to release flavor. Add remaining ingredients and enough ice to fill glass. Transfer mixture to a cocktail shaker and shake well. Serve drink in double Old Fashioned glass.
Simple Syrup recipe: In a saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups sugar and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil, stirring, and boil until sugar is completely dissolved. Cool syrup completely. Syrup keeps, covered and chilled, for 2 months. Makes about 2 cups.
TO COOK GNOCCHI Bring a large pan of
owel to dry.
Gnocchi -- Cook the gnocchi according to package directions
easpoons to make oval-shaped gnocchi of about 1/2 teaspoon
nd discard. Add the Ginger Simple Syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling
Cook the onion and garlic in olive oil until transparent (5-10 minutes). Add the chicken broth and bring to boil. Add chicken and tomatoes; bring back to a good simmer for 5 minutes. Add gnocchi; cook for 1 or 2 minutes if mini size, a little longer if larger.
Add milk and heat until steaming. Stir in spinach just long enough to wilt. Ladel into bowls and top with parmesan cheese and fresh basil if you have it.
d pepper.
TO MAKE GNOCCHI: In medium saucepan melt 1
For the Gnocchi:
Preheat oven to 425\
epeat, scooping and releasing the gnocchi as quickly as possible until
Gnocchi.
WASH potatoes and place
ope into 1/2-inch gnocchi. Transfer gnocchi to a baking sheet
ore minutes.
Cook the gnocchi following package directions. Drain and
75\u00b0F.
Place the gnocchi in salted, boiling water and
its.
Measure in your simple syrup. I like about 1
Set aside.
For the gnocchi, toss squash with oil in
Fill a tall glass with ice.
Add all ingredients and mix well.
Lemon juice is according to taste. I only add about a teaspoon.
To prepare simple syrup:.
Mix equal parts water and sugar in a sauce pan over low heat. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons almond extract. Whisk until well blended and cool. Refrigerate until ready use. (I generally make a large batch and add it to lemonade and tea).
Make the gnocchi:
Peel potatoes.
Boil
Spiced Simple Syrup: Place all of the ingredients in a medium saucepot, stir.
Place on high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, allow to cool completely.
Pour syrup through a strainer to remove spices.
Pour syrup into a jar with lid and store refrigerated. Shake before using.
Sangria: Combine wine, 3/4 cup spiced simple syrup, sparkling water, orange juice, and fruit slices. Stir briskly.
Serve over ice in large red wine glasses.