(Comfort food and is a substitute for pastas, rice and grains. You can use creamed vegetable broths thick ed with milk and flour (rue) then add in the dumplings or in stews etc.) Use organic is best when ever possible.
3 large potatoes
1-2 cups unbleached flour
salt to taste
dash of pepper or paprika
dash grated nutmeg
2 tbs chopped fresh parsley
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1. Peel potatoes, cut in quarters, cover with cold water , bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook until tender. Drain and mash.
2. To make dumplings, for each cup of mashed potato put 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons flour in a bowl and mix with salt to taste, dashes of paprika and nutmeg, and chopped parsley.
3. Add the warm potatoes and knead on a floured surface just until dough is well mixed and not sticky. Let rest for 14 minutes.
4. Roll chunks of dough on floured board in logs about 1 inch thick. Cut into diagonal slices about ¾ inch thick.
5. Bring a large pot of water to boil, and then add the dumplings. After they rise to the surface, adjust heat and simmer for 20 minutes uncovered.
Drain well and cover with your favorite pasta sauce.
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