Daily menu, November 2: crisp apple-cabbage salad, sweet potato gnocchi and rose kheer

Monday 2 November 2026 15:00 - Juliette Hess
Daily menu, November 2: crisp apple-cabbage salad, sweet potato gnocchi and rose kheer

This daily menu brings together crisp autumn produce, a comforting Italian-inspired main and a delicately scented dessert. The apple and cabbage salad opens with tart fruit, crunchy cabbage, juicy black grapes and peppers, while red wine vinegar and chives add a lively finish. Its fresh textures make a bright first course before the meal turns warmer and more substantial.

For the centerpiece, sweet potato gnocchi offers a tender, gently sweet alternative to classic potato dumplings. Seasoned with salt, pepper and nutmeg, it can be served with pesto sauce and grated cheese for a savory contrast. The menu ends with rose-scented sweet potato kheer, a creamy milk pudding perfumed with rose and green cardamom. Together, the three dishes create a varied meal with crisp, soft and creamy textures, and a thread of sweet potato that links the main course to dessert without making the courses feel repetitive.

Apple and cabbage salad with grapes and peppers

This apple and cabbage salad makes a crisp, colorful start to the menu. Tart apple and shredded cabbage provide a refreshing crunch, while black grapes add juicy sweetness and red and green peppers bring extra color. A dressing of red wine vinegar, finished with chives, gives the fruit and vegetables a lively, tangy note. Serve it as a starter to contrast with the soft, comforting gnocchi that follows. The combination of fresh produce and bright flavor makes this salad a simple way to begin the meal.
Apple and cabbage saladRecipe Apple and cabbage salad

Chop your apple and cabbage. I soaked my apples in lime juice so that it doesn't go brown. Dress the cabbage with the red wine vinegar. Add to the apple, grapes and peppers. Finish off with a dash of finely chopped chives

Easy sweet potato gnocchi with pesto and grated cheese

These sweet potato gnocchi bring a gently sweet, tender variation to the main course. Sweet potato is combined with flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg to form the gnocchi dough; the recipe allows for wheat or gluten-free flour. Serve the finished gnocchi with pesto sauce and grated cheese, whose savory flavors complement the sweetness of the potato. The dish provides a comforting centerpiece after the crisp starter, while its straightforward ingredient list keeps the focus on the sweet potato’s distinctive flavor and soft texture.
Sweet potato gnocchi (easy gnocchi)Recipe Sweet potato gnocchi (easy gnocchi)

Sweet potato gnocchi is a light and flavorful variation on classic Italian gnocchi. Simply replacing regular potatoes with sweet potatoes gives this recipe a healthy, innovative twist. Versatile, the gnocchi can be made with wheat flour or...

Rose-scented sweet potato kheer with cardamom

A creamy Indian-inspired pudding, this sweet potato kheer closes the menu with floral fragrance and gentle spice. Sweet potato simmers with milk and unrefined sugar, while rose syrup or rose water lends the dessert its signature aroma. Green cardamom adds a fragrant, warmly spiced note, and desi ghee enriches the mixture. Finish with rose petals for an elegant garnish. The result offers a smooth, comforting contrast to the savory gnocchi and carries the menu’s sweet potato theme into dessert in a distinctly different way.
Rose scented sweet potato kheerRecipe Rose scented sweet potato kheer

Sweet potato Kheer flavored with rose petals and syrup.

Frequently asked questions

Can the sweet potato gnocchi be made with gluten-free flour?
Yes. The recipe lists wheat or gluten-free flour; add the flour gradually, using only enough to bring the dough together.

How can I help the gnocchi hold their shape?
Use enough flour to bind the dough without making it heavy, and avoid a vigorous boil when cooking so the dumplings are not tossed around.

Can I freeze the gnocchi?
Yes. Freeze the shaped gnocchi uncooked on a floured tray, then transfer them to a suitable container. Cook them from frozen without thawing.

What sauce is suggested for the gnocchi?
The ingredient list includes pesto sauce and grated cheese, both of which provide a savory accompaniment to the sweet potato.

What gives the kheer its rose flavor?
Use rose syrup or rose water, then garnish with rose petals as specified in the recipe.

Can the salad be prepared with its listed ingredients?
Yes. Combine tart apple, shredded cabbage, black grapes and red and green peppers, then season with red wine vinegar and chives.

Shopping list for the complete menu

Apple and cabbage salad
  • 1 tart apple (Granny Smith)
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup black grapes
  • 1/2 red and green peppers
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chives
Sweet potato gnocchi (easy gnocchi)
  • 1⅓ lb sweet potato (1 large sweet potato)
  • 340 g flour (wheat or gluten-free)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Nutmeg
  • Pesto sauce
  • Grated cheese
Rose scented sweet potato kheer
  • 4 (500 g) sweet potatoes
  • 5 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup (+) unrefined sugar
  • 1 tsp rose syrup or rose water
  • Rose petals from 1 rose + extra for garnish
  • 1/2 tsp green cardamom powder
  • 2 tbsp desi ghee
Juliette HessJuliette Hess
I have been creating culinary content for Petitchef since 2017.
I love travelling and discovering new dishes, trying out new food trends and exploring new restaurants.
I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
I’m currently preparing, filming and photographing your next recipe, and I hope you’ll enjoy it!

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