Gnocchi with Horn of Plenty and Chicken of the Woods

Many types of dumplings exist in the world, but none equals the very simple Italian version, typical of 20 regions, which is made with flour and potatoes. Their lightness, when freshly made, is the major characteristic, but when the gnocchi are combined with an appropriate sauce they become irresistible and very nourishing. They are very good simply with butter and Parmesan, exquisite with tomato and basil, excellent with pesto, a bolognese sauce or even with a Gorgonzola sauce but - and th