Comments on: Dietschtoberfest Dinner

By: Little Fluffy Clouds — Last Night's Dinner

Little Fluffy Clouds — Last Night's Dinner — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 20:50:09 +0000

[...] post has been a long time coming. After getting down reliably good versions of both potato gnocchi and ricotta gnudi over the years, it was downright annoying that I just couldn’t seem to turn out [...]

By: Pillow talk — Last Night's Dinner

Pillow talk — Last Night's Dinner — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:52:39 +0000

[...] a bit of an ongoing project for me. I love the idea of having a lighter version than the classic potato gnocchi in my arsenal, and we get such delicious fresh ricotta from Louella that I want to use it whenever [...]

By: Jennifer Hess

Jennifer Hess — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:41:32 +0000

Thanks, all!

Frieda – I have not tried panfrying leftovers, but does that ever sound wonderful! I’ll have to keep that idea for the future.

Jennifer – Yes, I’ve done gnudi once, as part of our meal last Valentine’s Day. I was really pleased with how they turned out, and they were a bit easier to put together than gnocchi, if I remember correctly. I might just have to do another batch soon!

By: Jennifer from Hambone and Spice

Jennifer from Hambone and Spice — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:54:55 +0000

That’s it—I’m making gnocchi this weekend.

I adore gnocchi but I only order it when eating in restaurants because I can’t seem to make a batch that isn’t leaden or, conversely, doesn’t fall apart in boiling water. I use the same Lidia recipe that you do, too. Hmmm.

As always, your photograph is inspiring, but I also take to heart your message: “I think gnocchi are something you just need to try and try and try again until you get a feel for them.” So, I need to get crackin’.

Have you done gnudi?

By: Freida

Freida — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:35:14 +0000

Oh, I love gnocchi. These might have been too delicate but they look spectacular (I’m wildly jealous of your photography). Have you tried panfrying leftovers? I had some a few years ago in restaurant that had a wonderful crust to them.

By: claudia

claudia — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 03:36:29 +0000

you’re welcome. but i mean every word jennifer. you are a very talented cook. and i consider myself an excellent critic…

By: Jennifer Hess

Jennifer Hess — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:45:24 +0000

Hillary and alec – thank you! Trust me, I have had some very, very bad, heavy, leaden gnocchi, and it is not at all a good thing to eat, but I’ve also had gnocchi at restaurants that has nearly made me swoon, so I think it’s definitely worth experimenting to get it right at home.

By: alec

alec — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:13:51 +0000

First things first … this looks beautiful. Personally, I’ve never been a fan of gnocchi … like Hillary mentioned, it’s too heavy for me. But this one looks amazing. Congrats!

By: Hillary

Hillary — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:01:01 +0000

My my, handmade gnocchi for the big day! That husband of yours is one lucky guy. Looks perfect and light – it’s too bad my one experience eating gnocchi was quite the opposite.

By: Jennifer Hess

Jennifer Hess — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:45:04 +0000

Thanks, Grant – I made the ridges using the tines of a fork. The first few were a little… shall we say, rustic, but after that it went pretty smoothly.