Celery Root Gnocchi In Roasted Apple Carrot Broth Food

ROASTED CELERY ROOT AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Place a rimmed baking sheet on the bottom oven rack and preheat to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the celery root with 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and salt to taste in a bowl. Pile onto a double layer of heavy-duty foil; bring the ends together and crimp closed to seal. Put the packet on another baking sheet and roast in the middle of the oven until almost tender, about 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss the carrots with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon paprika in a bowl; season with salt. Spread on the preheated baking sheet and roast until tender, about 35 minutes.
• After the celery root has roasted for 25 minutes, open the foil and spread on the baking sheet; roast 15 more minutes. Toss with the carrots and parsley.

CELERY ROOT GNOCCHI IN ROASTED APPLE-CARROT BROTH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brush the carrots and apples with the vegetable oil and place on a baking sheet. Roast until golden, about 25 minutes, turning frequently. Transfer to a saucepan. Add the clove and cover with 1 quart cold water. Simmer over medium heat until reduced to 2 cups, about 30 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Set aside.
• Place the potatoes in a saucepan. Cover with cold water. Simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain. Cool slightly, peel and chop fine. Set aside.
• Combine celery root and milk in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Set aside until cool.
• Combine potatoes, celery root, flour, salt and pepper. Pass the mixture through a ricer. Place on a lightly floured surface. Knead, adding more flour if necessary, until the dough is soft and slightly sticky. Shape the dough into small dumplings. Set aside.
• Combine the apple-carrot and chicken broth in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Working in batches, drop the dumplings into the broth. Cook for 10 seconds after the dumplings rise to the surface, about 3 to 5 minutes total. Remove with a slotted spoon, and divide among 4 warmed bowls. Ladle the broth over the gnocchi. Sprinkle with Parmesan and thyme. Serve immediately.