Pink Grapefruit and Pomegranate Sorbet

“IF I COULD BE GRANTED A WISH, I’D SHINE IN YOUR EYE LIKE A JEWEL.”  Bette Midler

Pomegranate seeds, like pretty polished rubies, add such a special flair to just about anything you add them to!  This tartly sweet sorbet is a perfect example.  If I made a dinner in which I needed a palate cleanser between courses, I would most definitely serve this.  You will taste more of the tart pucker of the grapefruit juice.  But there is a slightly sweet hint of the pomegranate.  And of course, the special, delicate crunch of nature’s perfect little jewels!  This is by far, the most refreshing sorbet I’ve ever had.  And if like me, you are not in the habit of serving 7 course meals, this would definitely be the perfect sparkle to the end of any meal!  And speaking of sparkle……. [Read more...]

Mango Sorbet with Raspberry Coulis

“MY ADVICE TO YOU IS NOT TO INQUIRE WHY OR WHITHER; BUT JUST ENJOY YOUR ICE CREAM WHILE IT’S ON YOUR PLATE.  THAT’S MY PHILOSOPHY.”  Thornton Wilder

 

Maybe it’s the mango.  But despite the fact that there is no dairy here, this is a very creamy treat!  I chose to top it with a raspberry coulis and some fresh berries.  A little toasted coconut would have been nice, too.  (I feel like I try to sneak coconut in just about everything!)  I would even dare to top this with a drizzle of chocolate coconut ganache!  And I’m thinking about how I could incorporate it into a fizzy beverage!

It’s very clean and refreshing, whatever you choose to do with it.  Just enjoy!!!

And the recipe for both follows……. [Read more...]