Piemonte Menu

I am using my new cookbook Cooking with Italian Grandmothers this week. The grandmother from Piemonte, Irene, has two full menus in the book. I chose her first menu which is as follows:

1. Bagna Cauda (Piedmontese Warm Garlic-Anchovy Dip)
2. Gnocchi di Semola (Semolina Flour Gnocchi)
3. Insalate di Puntarella (Puntarella Salad, Inside and Out)
4. Pere Madernasse con Mandorle e Prugne (Caramel-Poached Pears with Prunes, Almonds, and Cream)