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Default Gnocchi, starting with leftover mashed potatoes?

Yeah, I know it soulds kind of silly, but we have a load of smashed
spuds left over from T-day. Anyone have a recipe?

Or failing that, what *do* you do with six cups of cold mashed potatoes?

Isaac
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I hve made the gnocchi with left over mashed potatoes. Worked fine for
me. good luck.

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"Isaac Wingfield" > wrote in message
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> Yeah, I know it soulds kind of silly, but we have a load of smashed
> spuds left over from T-day. Anyone have a recipe?
>
> Or failing that, what *do* you do with six cups of cold mashed potatoes?
>
> Isaac


Gnocchi would work fine; I've made them. No recipe, just played it by ear.

Also, mashed potatoes can be added to bread dough. You aren't going to use
up a whole lot, though.

Potato pancakes are another option. You'd get a different texture than when
you use grated spuds, but you'd get the flavor.


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"D.Currie" > wrote in message
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>
> "Isaac Wingfield" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Yeah, I know it soulds kind of silly, but we have a load of smashed
>> spuds left over from T-day. Anyone have a recipe?
>>
>> Or failing that, what *do* you do with six cups of cold mashed potatoes?
>>
>> Isaac

>
> Gnocchi would work fine; I've made them. No recipe, just played it by ear.
>
>What about assorted pies like shepherds or cottage or even fish pie all of
>which have a crust of mashed potato



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Mi e' parso che Isaac Wingfield abbia scritto:

> Yeah, I know it soulds kind of silly, but we have a load
> of smashed spuds left over from T-day. Anyone have a
> recipe?


Are those 'taters dressed? How?
If not, they're perfect for gnocchi.
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Mi e' parso che D.Currie abbia scritto:

> Gnocchi would work fine; I've made them. No recipe, just
> played it by ear.


That's the best way to make things as gnocchi: just start the
work and guide it to a successful goal.
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Vilco
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"Vilco" > ha scritto nel messaggio
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> Mi e' parso che Isaac Wingfield abbia scritto:
>
>> Yeah, I know it soulds kind of silly, but we have a load
>> of smashed spuds left over from T-day. Anyone have a
>> recipe?

>
> Are those 'taters dressed? How?
> If not, they're perfect for gnocchi.
> --
> Vilco
> Think Pink , Drink Rose'


Mushed potatoes of thursday, IMHO, are good only for trash!
BTW I wouldn't make gnocchi, with it. I would make "Crocchette di Patate"
with mozzarella inside. It's better frying thos old potatoes !!!!!
Pandora
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"Vilco" > ha scritto nel messaggio
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> Mi e' parso che D.Currie abbia scritto:
>
>> Gnocchi would work fine; I've made them. No recipe, just
>> played it by ear.

>
> That's the best way to make things as gnocchi: just start the work and
> guide it to a successful goal.
> --
> Vilco
> Think Pink , Drink Rose'


I don't think that ond could make gnocchi, because old potatoes are too hard
to make a dough for gnocchi, IMHO.
Pandora
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In article >,
"Pandora" > wrote:

> "Vilco" > ha scritto nel messaggio
> ...
> > Mi e' parso che D.Currie abbia scritto:
> >
> >> Gnocchi would work fine; I've made them. No recipe, just
> >> played it by ear.

> >
> > That's the best way to make things as gnocchi: just start the work and
> > guide it to a successful goal.
> > --
> > Vilco
> > Think Pink , Drink Rose'

>
> I don't think that ond could make gnocchi, because old potatoes are too hard
> to make a dough for gnocchi, IMHO.
> Pandora
> >
> >


What if they were warmed first? And if I've never made nor eaten
gnocchi, how do I "just start the work and guide it to a successful
goal" if I do not know what the goal is? What is an approximate ratio
of potato to flour? Does it involve an egg? Salt? Milk? Water? How
do I know if texture and consistency are correct? Enlighten me, Vilco
and Pandora. Prego.
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"Melba's Jammin'" > ha scritto nel
messaggio ...
> In article >,
> "Pandora" > wrote:
>
>> "Vilco" > ha scritto nel messaggio
>> ...
>> > Mi e' parso che D.Currie abbia scritto:
>> >
>> >> Gnocchi would work fine; I've made them. No recipe, just
>> >> played it by ear.
>> >
>> > That's the best way to make things as gnocchi: just start the work and
>> > guide it to a successful goal.
>> > --
>> > Vilco
>> > Think Pink , Drink Rose'

>>
>> I don't think that ond could make gnocchi, because old potatoes are too
>> hard
>> to make a dough for gnocchi, IMHO.
>> Pandora
>> >
>> >

>
> What if they were warmed first? And if I've never made nor eaten
> gnocchi, how do I "just start the work and guide it to a successful
> goal" if I do not know what the goal is? What is an approximate ratio
> of potato to flour? Does it involve an egg? Salt? Milk? Water? How
> do I know if texture and consistency are correct? Enlighten me, Vilco
> and Pandora. Prego.
> --
> http://www.jamlady.eboard.com, updated 11-28-05 - Sam I Am! and Hello

To make gnocchi you must peel potatoes when they are hot! Then you have to
mush them when they are hot, because they have also a little water inside.
I don't know if the potatoes that you have are with or without skin.
BTW try to recool them in microwave with some water (I have never did it),
then mush; let them cool then put 1 egg and all the flour (1-2 cups) that
you need to make a dough similar (but more tender) to the pizza dough.
Cut in little pieces and then put in the boiling water:they are ready when
they come to the surface. Season.
I don't know! Try and let me know
Cheers
pandora




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Isaac Wingfield wrote:

> Yeah, I know it soulds kind of silly, but we have a load of smashed
> spuds left over from T-day. Anyone have a recipe?
>
> Or failing that, what *do* you do with six cups of cold mashed potatoes?
>
> Isaac


When in doubt, I make patties out of leftover mash, adding an egg, maybe
some flour, whatever seasonings/herbs i feel like and sometimes some
cooked veg. Shape and fry. Good with a green salad. If there is butter
in your mash, I don't know how well it would do in gnocchi.

BTW, i LOVE gnocchi. Have fun whatever you decide to do.
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Isaac Wingfield wrote:
> Yeah, I know it soulds kind of silly, but we have a load of smashed
> spuds left over from T-day. Anyone have a recipe?
>
> Or failing that, what *do* you do with six cups of cold mashed potatoes?
>
> Isaac

I've heateed them with milk & stock for a quick potato soup.

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Isaac Wingfield wrote:

> Or failing that, what *do* you do with six cups of cold mashed potatoes?
>
> Isaac


Top a shepherds pie/not too soupy meat and veggie stew and bake...but I
think you'd have to eat this right away after baking; I don't think
freezing potato things works (or rather, potato-based things are not so
appealing once they're defrosted.)

Melissa

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In article >,
Isaac Wingfield > wrote:

> Or failing that, what *do* you do with six cups of cold mashed potatoes?


Use them as the topping over the chopped up leftover turkey and gravy
mixed with vegetables for a kind of cottage pie, or mix some egg in with
them and fry in patties in bacon grease for breakfast, or just eat them
with or without gravy.

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Though it was mentioned in an earlier post to use leftover mashed potatoes
in bread dough, let me add they also work very well in Chicago-style pizza
dough. I have also added veggies and cream for an on-the-fly potato soup.




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On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 20:30:56 -0800, Isaac Wingfield >
wrote:

>Or failing that, what *do* you do with six cups of cold mashed potatoes?


Thicken soups.

Make potato patties (yum).

Heat with corn and butter and stuff myself. :-)

Make a very yummy but very unorthodox potato salad -- add chopped
onions and celery, mix in a little mayo, salt, and pepper (or bottled
italian dressing instead of the mayo), and eat.

serene
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