Pineapple Sorbet

pineapple sorbet

This Pineapple Sorbet is a wonderful blend of cooked and raw pineapple, Meyer lemon juice, and honey. Straight out of the ice cream machine it has a wonderfully soft texture and the sweet taste of a field ripened pineapple.

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Mastering the Art of Sustainable Cooking

Brighter Planet

Recently Brighter Planet held a cooking contest, Mastering the Art of Sustainable Cooking. Participants were asked to share tips and experiences about reducing their environmental impact in the kitchen. I entered a piece in the Planning Dinners with Creative Use of Leftovers category, because it gave me the opportunity to create a menu of leftovers based on one of my all-time favorite dishes, Roasted Chicken.

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Roasted Chicken

roasted chicken

Not only will you have wonderful meal you’ll be rewarded with the exceptional aroma of roasted chicken. With the exception of fresh baked bread, there are few culinary endeavors that can top the aroma of a roasting chicken. Roasted chicken is one of my favorite comfort foods, and it lends it self to a host of leftover possibilities.

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Ginger-Red Curry Dressing

ginger-red curry dressing

Sweet and spicy, this Ginger-Red Curry Dressing goes with Asian inspired salads and doubles as a dipping sauce.

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Chicken Salad with Ginger-Red Curry Dressing

chicken salad with ginger-red curry dressing

Napa cabbage and mung bean noodles form the base for this spicy-sweet chicken salad.

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