Miscellaneous with gruyere

1/2 cup panko-style breadcrumbs, available from Asian stores and from good fish shops (substitute 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, drying them on a tray in a warm[...]

1 lb gnocchi, homemade (or frozen) 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons garlic , pressed (about 2 cloves) 1 tablespoon flour 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard[...]

6 cups water 24 ounces lager beer 16 ounces rustic shaped pasta (Ziti) 1 cup whole milk 1 cup half-and-half 12 ounces evaporated milk 5 tablespoons lightly[...]