Instructions: Gnocchi are dumplings made of semolina or sometimes potato.

They are served with meat or fish dishes.

Grease a baking sheet.

Heat the milk in a pan.

Sprinkle in the semolina.

Season with salt pepper and nutmeg.

Cook gently stirring for 10 to 15 minutes.

Remove from the heat stir in 100g grated cheese.

Spread the semolina mixture on the baking sheet about 2cm thick.

Leave to cool.

Cut out halfmoon or diamond shapes and place in a shallow ovenproof dish.

Brush with beaten egg yolk.

Scatter the remaining cheese over the top.

Bake at 200 degrees C/400 degrees F/gas 6 for 15 minutes.

Serves 6

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