A great way to make extra-flavourful fluffy pillows of gnocchi is to make them with leftover baked potato. Baking the potatoes instead of boiling them reduces their moisture content, meaning less flour is required, which in turn results in a lighter, less pasty gnocchi.
"Cucina povera, meaning 'cuisine of the poor,' represents an art form in repurposing leftovers, turning simple, inexpensive ingredients into traditional Italian dishes that endure through generations."
"To begin, puree your canned cranberry sauce using a food processor, blender, or immersion blender until smooth. This is especially important if your cranberry sauce has large chunks of cranberry mixed in."