Creative Solutions with Dreyer’s Novelty Ice Creams
Challenge
Dreyer’s Dibs and Drumstick ice creams are usually eaten out of hand, so creating a recipe was my kind of challenge!
Delivery
Function, form, and fun were my priority for these whimsical, easy to make treats.
Result
Bundt cake and ice cream with Drumstick Cones.
Fancy frosted cupcakes topped with Frozen Ice Cream Dibs.
Concept Innovation for Mann’s Nourish Bowls
Mann’s is a leading producer of ready-to-eat fresh vegetables. I lead the chef team for the ideation of Nourish Bowls, the first fresh produce heat ‘n serve bowl meal.
Challenge
Single serve fresh produce meals.
Delivery
Created thought-starter ideations and taste-able protocepts for vegetable forward meal bowls with international flavors, incorporating grains, starches, nuts, seeds, proteins and sauces.
Result
Mann’s Nourish meal bowls. Distributed in the U.S. and Canada.
Sun-Maid Projects
- Fun for kids
- Sugar replacement with Raisin & Dates
My fun and crazy Sun-Maid recipe ideas like Stuffed Banana Smiles and Turkey Trot Corn Muffins are designed for creative cooking engagement with kids.
Banana Smile
Slice lengthwise through banana just to the underside skin. Gently open the slit. Stuff with raisins and chocolate chips. Microwave on high power 30-60 seconds, just until banana is warmed and chocolate melts. Serve immediately.
Corn Muffin Turkeys
No Added Sugar Raisin Apple Muffins
Skip the sugar, use raisins or dates to add natural sweetness to sweet or savory foods. Recipe on my blog.
No added sugar raisin date muffins! 
Blend raisins & dates with water & eggs. 
You’ll never know there’s no added sugar!
Super Simple Sliders
This beef slider filling is made with just beef, salsa and raisins! Recipe on my blog.
3 Ingredient Slow-Cook Sliders! 
Puree raisins and salsa for the sauce. 
As simple and delicious as it looks!
