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    Ingredient: Egg

    Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Herb Butter Sauce

    This Italian classic (pronounced nyo-kee) is a great dinner for when you have a bit more time and want something more exciting than plain pasta with butter. It also provides a fun opportunity to get kids involved with dinner; let them help knead the dough and roll it out into a snake. Even misshapen gnocchi is delicious gnocchi!

    • 1 large sweet potato
    • 1 medium russet potato
    • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
    • 1 large egg, beaten to blend
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ tsp black pepper
    • 1 3/4 cups (or more) all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or dried herbs (sage, rosemary, and thyme all work great)

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Poke about 10 sets of holes in the sweet potato using a fork. Place the sweet potato in a microwave and cook on high for 4-5 minutes. Repeat with the Russet potato.
    • While potatoes are still warm, remove the flesh and place in two separate bowls. Mash using a fork or a potato masher. Measure out 1 cup of sweet potato and 2 cups of Russet potato.
    • Mix potatoes, 1/2 cup Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper in large bowl. Gradually add 1 3/4 cups flour, kneading gently into mixture in bowl until dough holds together and is almost smooth. If dough is very sticky, add more flour one tablespoon at a time.
    • Turn dough out onto floured surface. Knead briefly, just until smooth. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces.
    • Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper, wax paper, or aluminum foil. Sprinkle lightly with flour.
    • Working with 1 dough piece at a time, roll dough out on floured surface to about 1/2-inch-thick rope, like you’re making a Play-Doh snake.
    • Cut rope crosswise into 3/4-inch pieces (they will look like little pillows). Transfer gnocchi to baking sheets.
    • Repeat with remaining dough. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour.
    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Working in batches, cook gnocchi until very tender, 5-7 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer gnocchi to same lined baking sheets. Cool.
    • Cook butter in large skillet over medium heat just until golden, stirring often, 3 to 4 minutes. Add herbs; stir 1 minute. Add gnocchi; cook until heated through and coated with butter, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve with additional Parmesan.

    Potato Cakes (Tortas de Papa)

    Ingredients:
    • 3 cups left over mashed potatoes
    • 1 cup small breadcrumbs*
    • 1 Large egg, lightly beaten
    • 2-3 Tablespoons of oil
    * To add flavor add pepper, sautéed onions or garlic to the mashed potatoes before cooking.

    Directions:
    In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, breadcrumbs, and beaten egg. Shape the potato mixture into 3-inch patties. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the oil. Add the patties and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot. You can use crushed corn flakes, corn meal or panko instead of breadcrumbs.


    Ingredientes:
    • 3 tazas de puré de papas
    • 1 taza de pan rallado*
    • 1 huevo grande, ligeramente batido
    • 2-3 cucharadas de aceite
    * Para añadir sabor agregar pimienta, cebolla o ajo al puré de papas antes de cocinar.

    Direcciones:
    En un tazón grande, combine el puré de papa, pan rallado y huevo batido. Haga tortas con la mezcla de tamaño de 3 pulgadas. En una sartén antiadherente grande a fuego medio, agregue el aceite. Agregue las tortas y cocine hasta que estén doradas, de 2 a 3 minutos. Sirva caliente. Puede utilizar cereal de maíz aplastado, harina de maíz o panko en lugar de pan rallado.

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