Gnocchi and Polenta

For the gnocchi: Rinse potatoes, cover and boil in a pot. Rinse parsley, shake dry and mince. Drain potatoes, evaporate and press through a ricer. Knead potatoes with 1/2 teaspoon salt, chervil and egg yolks. Add enough flour to create a supple, well malleable dough. Shape dough into a finger-thick roll and slice into 1.5 cm (approximately 1/2 inch) long segments. Press segments with a fork and cook in a large pot of boiling salted water. Remove when gnocchi float to the top. Drain and toss in melted butter.

For the polenta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Stir in cornmeal. Remove from heat and spread onto a cutting board, about 2 cm (approximately 3/4 inch) thick and let cool.