Appetite for Appalachia in West Virginia

Appetite for Appalachia

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Morels and Ramps with Gnocchi
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Ingredients
  1. 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  2. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  3. 1 pound fresh ramps, blanched and diced (reserve 2 tablespoons blanching water)
  4. 1 pound fresh morel mushrooms
  5. 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  6. 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, divided
  7. 1 pound gnocchi, cooked
  8. 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  9. Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  10. Garnish: spring redbud blossoms
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add ramps; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add remaining olive oil, remaining butter, and morels. Add white wine and 2 tablespoons reserved water from ramps. Stir in 1 tablespoon cream; bring to a simmer. (Do not overcook.)
  2. Stir in cooked gnocchi; add remaining cream. Divide among serving plates. Sprinkle with bacon, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with redbud blossoms, if desired.
Notes
  1. Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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