Ger-Nis Fresh Pasta Dough

Makes approximately 1 pound of pasta
Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
Directions

To make dough in a processor
Blend flour, eggs, and salt in a food processor until mixture just begins to form a ball (dough should be firm, but not sticky). Process dough for 15 seconds more to knead [...]

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Gold Beet Goat Cheese Ravioli or Tortellini with Spring Herb Broth

Serves 6
Ingredients

For the ravioli & tortellini
1 cup gold beets, steamed until soft and mashed
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped fine
¼ cup goat cheese
1 Ger-Nis fresh pasta recipe
For the spring herb [...]

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Spinach Ricotta Tortellini with Lemon Olive Oil, Black Pepper Tomatoes

Serves 6

Ingredients

For the tortellini
2 cups fresh spinach, steamed and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 Ger-Nis fresh pasta recipe
For the lemon olive oil, black pepper tomatoes
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon zest
½ cup fresh tomatoes (cherry tomatoes halved or other tomatoes cut [...]

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Spring Pea and Mint Ravioli with Garlic Mint Butter and Pecorino Lemon Zest Shavings

Serves 6

Ingredients

For the spring pea and mint ravioli
Olive oil
1 medium shallot, chopped fine
1 cup fresh peas, steamed soft and mashed
2 teaspoons lemon zest
¼ cup grated pecorino
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 Ger-Nis fresh pasta recipe
For the garlic mint butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
¼ cup fresh mint, chopped fine
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
½ stick butter, [...]

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Sweet Onion Broth

Makes approximately 4 cups

Ingredients

Red onion skins and pieces
Shallot skins and pieces
Carrot pieces
Parsnip pieces
4 ½ cups water
2 tablespoons salt
½ cup honey
1 tablespoon black pepper

Directions

Place all ingredients in a a large soup pan over. Bring to a boil, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Strain, cool and set aside.

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