Turning table scraps into gourmet meals: Learn the art of zero-waste cooking from a professional chef

Jennifer Allen | Associated Press

Carrot tops, potato peels and bones quickly go from your cutting board to the trash bin, but no more. These are just a few ingredients at the center of the zero-waste movement, promising to make meals delicious and sustainable.

As food waste continues to contribute to environmental issues, chefs and home cooks alike are looking for creative ways to repurpose every part of their meals. Some fine dining restaurants, like Rhodora Wine Bar in New York and Lionfish in San Diego...