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["Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.", "In a pot of salted water, bring the potatoes up to a boil.", "Reduce to a simmer and cook the potatoes until tender.", "Remove the potatoes from the heat and drain completely.", "Place the potatoes on the heat and dehydrate the potatoes for about 5 minutes, to insure the potatoes are completely dry.", "Puree the potatoes in a food mill or ricer.", "Stir in the butter, flour and egg yolks.", "Season with salt and pepper.", "Form the dough into a ball.", "Turn the dough onto a floured surface.", "Divide the dough into 2 or more parts and roll out into logs, 1-inch thick.", "Slice the rolls into 1-inch pieces.", "When working with gnocchi, keep your hands dusted with flour.", "Shape the gnocchi?s either with a gnocchi dowl or a fork with slim tines.", "In a pot of salted, boiling water, test 2 gnocchi for cooking time.", "The gnocchi are done when they float to the surface and cook for about 10 seconds.", "Finish cooking the gnocchi in batches, about 2 dozen at a time.", "Remove from the water and drain completely.", "In a saute pan, add the olive oil.", "When the oil is hot, render the Tasso for 2 to 3 minutes.", "Add the green onions, tomatoes, shallots and garlic.", "Saute for 1 minute.", "Season with Essence.", "Add the cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Crystal hot sauce.", "Bring up to a boil and reduce to a simmer.", "Cook until the cream thickens and reduces by 1/3.", "In a large gratin dish, lay the gnocchi?s on the bottom of the pan.", "Pour the sauce over the gnocchi?s.", "Sprinkle the dish with the grated cheese.", "Bake for 5 to 8 minutes or until the top is golden brown.", "Spoon the gnocchi in a shallow dish.", "Garnish with chives and grated cheese.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"
