Cooking Tip no.1

Don't use a food processor to puree the potatoes for gnocchi—use a food mill or a ricer. Once you've made the dough, knead it well.

Cooking Tip no.2

For the juiciest chop, you must let the veal rest for a few minutes before serving. It'll give you time to fix a salad or another side dish.

Cooking Tip no.3

Go ahead and serve this apple cake with a good healthy dollop of crème fraîche; it helps offset the sweetness of the fruit.