Chef Christa

Written By Remy Coronado

Christa Demment González has been teaching and cooking in different roles around California, Maine, South Carolina and the Caribbean. With a Master’s degree in Nutrition from Bastyr San Diego and over 15 years of experience cooking in unique and challenging environments, she finds new ways to translate nutrition science into simple, mouth-watering recipes. She focuses on culinary medicine as an adjunct professor at Bastyr and at PCC Markets around Seattle. 

Her enthusiasm encourages warm kitchen conversation and empowers participants to build their culinary confidence and recipe toolkit while exploring flavors and foods from around the world.

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Surf & Turf with Calabrian Chili Butter
Surf & Turf with Calabrian Chili Butter

Ribeye, oysters, scallops & chili butter bring the heat. Burrata & broccolini keep it cool. Bread soaks it all up.

Herbed Lasagna & Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette
Herbed Lasagna & Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette

Cozy, herb-packed lasagna and a bright salad with pesto vinaigrette, both using Dorot’s pre-portioned garlic and herb cubes.

Piña Colada Tres Leches Cake
Piña Colada Tres Leches Cake

Tropical, rich, and totally unique—a mix of caramelized fruit, ultra-moist sponge, and cool, creamy topping.

Corn and Basil Gnocchi
Corn and Basil Gnocchi

A fresh, summery twist with sweet corn, fragrant basil, and a rich browned butter sauce.

Almond Chai Babka
Almond Chai Babka

Enriching this babka dough with sweetpotato puree gives it a golden hue, and a spicy, chai-inspired swirl sweetens the whole thing up!

Next Level MINDful Grain Bowls
Next Level MINDful Grain Bowls

Elevate your week with MINDful Grain Bowls: balanced grains, protein, and gut-friendly ingredients for brain health.

Basque Cheesecake with Cranberry Caramel
Basque Cheesecake with Cranberry Caramel

Get ready to bake a dessert that’s as dramatic as it is delicious!

MINDful Ferments and Flavors
MINDful Ferments and Flavors

Create nutritious sauces and a simple kimchi to enhance your meals with the plant-forward MIND Diet for better brain health.

MINDful Greek Lemon & Chickpea Stew
MINDful Greek Lemon & Chickpea Stew

This tart, nourishing Greek Lemon & Chickpea Stew combines tahini and miso for creamy goodness, brightened with fresh dill.

MINDful Mezze Platter
MINDful Mezze Platter

Create a vibrant mezze platter with spinach hummus, smoky baba ghanoush, and farro tabbouleh, complemented by fresh veggies and nuts.

Bienenstich “Bee Sting Cake”
Bienenstich “Bee Sting Cake”

Called Bienenstich, or “Bee Sting Cake” this sweet, almond-topped yeasted cake, filled with enriched, honey-sweetened whipped cream has a legendary origin.

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