Chris Kalinich

Chocolate Hummus 1 1/2 Cups Cooked Chickpeas 7 Tbsp Cacao Powder or Cocoa Powder 6 Tbsp Maple Syrup 1 Tbsp Tahini 2 Tsp Pure Vanilla Extract 3/4 Tsp Sea Salt 3 Tbsp Cacao Nibs (Optional) Add all ingredients (except cacao nibs) to a food processor bowl (use a small bowl if you have one). Blend […]

I remember when McDonald’s introduced their Chicken McNuggets. I had just reached that magical double-digit, “mature” age of 11. I admit I was distressed that I still had to order from the kids’ menu. However, I happily traded in my Hamburglar hamburger for the 4-piece golden nugget selection that came paired with dipping sauce in

Hearts of Palm Arugula Salad is a salad that can be whipped up in just minutes. The result is a dish dense with varied color, texture and flavor. When I teach a cooking class, I may use this Hearts of Palm Salad recipe to showcase flavor building.  It is a recipe that demonstrates how a

I love a classic balsamic vinaigrette for drizzling over my daily salad. However, I had a hankering for something creamier to serve with a mixture of greens one day. Knowing that dark leafy greens can often be a tad bitter to the palate, I decided to experiment with neutralizing the flavor with the rich quality

Holy Mole…a Sauce to Live For! If you’ve never had a mole sauce before, you need to try it. Dark rich decadent deep earthy. A mole sauce is intense but not necessarily “hot” spicy. The cook can easily adjust seasonings, specifically the chili powder spices to achieve the preferred heat level of spiciness. This vegan

Warming Winter Rainbow Salad This winter salad is made from a rainbow of colorful, seasonal vegetables. The warming spices support digestion and help combat inflammation in the body. Cutting board Chef's knive mixing bowl, large mixing bowl, small whisk mixing spoon measuring spoon set Salad Base 4 cups mixed leafy greens, chopped ((e.g., arugula, kale,