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Would you speak to the idea of knowing how to not “over complicate” a dish but still “build layers of flavor” to make a truly delicious dish? 02:53

Would you speak to the idea of knowing how to not “over complicate” a dish but still “build layers of flavor” to make a truly delicious dish?

Will a pizza stone work for your cooking method? My stone is about 30 years old and well seasoned! 00:38

Will a pizza stone work for your cooking method? My stone is about 30 years old and well seasoned!

Is spelt flour better to use than wheat flour for those avoiding gluten? What flours would you recommend for those trying to avoid gluten? 01:47

Is spelt flour better to use than wheat flour for those avoiding gluten? What flours would you recommend for those trying to avoid gluten?

I've heard that flavors depend on various components that have different vapor pressures. How do I best determine when to add a spice and the temperature a dish is served at? 03:20

I've heard that flavors depend on various components that have different vapor pressures. How do I best determine when to add a spice and the temperature a dish is served at?

Is vegetable broth one of the better substitutes for olive oil when sautéing veggies and scrambling eggs? 00:58

Is vegetable broth one of the better substitutes for olive oil when sautéing veggies and scrambling eggs?

Are there scenarios where both adding salt while cooking and finishing with salt are a healthy with to cook? 01:45

Are there scenarios where both adding salt while cooking and finishing with salt are a healthy with to cook?

If a recipe is not specific as to which type or variety of salt to use, how do you determine to safeguard the flavor profile? 02:17

If a recipe is not specific as to which type or variety of salt to use, how do you determine to safeguard the flavor profile?

If I do use oil to stir fry veggies, is avocado oil any better than olive oil? 02:01

If I do use oil to stir fry veggies, is avocado oil any better than olive oil?

Would you define and elaborate on the concept of “building layers of flavor” both theoretically and practically. I would like to gain a clearer understanding of both the concept and implementation of it. 05:46

Would you define and elaborate on the concept of “building layers of flavor” both theoretically and practically. I would like to gain a clearer understanding of both the concept and implementation of it.

Please describe some of your best techniques for cooking tofu. 06:54

Please describe some of your best techniques for cooking tofu.

Any advice for cooking all veg pizza in a home oven? 04:18

Any advice for cooking all veg pizza in a home oven?

Do you have a favorite or recommended recipe for whole wheat pizza crust? 02:55

Do you have a favorite or recommended recipe for whole wheat pizza crust?

What do you think about hiding the main flavor with garlic, hot spicy, etc, to eat something unliked? 00:23

What do you think about hiding the main flavor with garlic, hot spicy, etc, to eat something unliked?

Do you think it's necessary to refrigerate dry spices maintain freshness? I have transferred my spices from plastic to glass. 00:37

Do you think it's necessary to refrigerate dry spices maintain freshness? I have transferred my spices from plastic to glass.

What are the 3 best tips on getting people to eat more vegetables and what have you seen as failure with good intentions in your patients / students in this regard? 01:05

What are the 3 best tips on getting people to eat more vegetables and what have you seen as failure with good intentions in your patients / students in this regard?

I made a jackfruit stew recently and used browning and it worked well as an additional flavoring. However, would you say that it’s best to use liquids to flavor over using actual spices? 00:24

I made a jackfruit stew recently and used browning and it worked well as an additional flavoring. However, would you say that it’s best to use liquids to flavor over using actual spices?

Can you share any ideas on how to enhance flavor but still keep it healthy when preparing water-canned tuna? 00:33

Can you share any ideas on how to enhance flavor but still keep it healthy when preparing water-canned tuna?

How do you know how much of an herb or spice to add if you're not following a recipe? 00:44

How do you know how much of an herb or spice to add if you're not following a recipe?

What are your favorite pesto recipes? 00:38

What are your favorite pesto recipes?

How can I make canned vegetables have more flavor? 00:36

How can I make canned vegetables have more flavor?

What variation of flavor is there in mushrooms and how can I use this to my advantage in preparing various dishes? 00:59

What variation of flavor is there in mushrooms and how can I use this to my advantage in preparing various dishes?

How do I use citrus to enhance flavor? 00:31

How do I use citrus to enhance flavor?

Just wondering if your research of nutritional science includes an emphasis on saturated fat as the major culprit of diet related coronary heart disease? 00:39

Just wondering if your research of nutritional science includes an emphasis on saturated fat as the major culprit of diet related coronary heart disease?

How long can you keep dried spices and herbs and still count on their impact? 00:55

How long can you keep dried spices and herbs and still count on their impact?

What role does ingredient sourcing play in maximizing flavor, and how do you approach selecting high-quality ingredients? 01:03

What role does ingredient sourcing play in maximizing flavor, and how do you approach selecting high-quality ingredients?

Could you please recommend a few publications as references? 00:38

Could you please recommend a few publications as references?

How are herbs used to enhance flavor without using excessive salt or sugars? 00:52

How are herbs used to enhance flavor without using excessive salt or sugars?

What are your favorite spice staples for veggies and pasta dishes? 01:40

What are your favorite spice staples for veggies and pasta dishes?

What does a bay leaf actually add to a dish? How can we decide whether to add one or not? 00:46

What does a bay leaf actually add to a dish? How can we decide whether to add one or not?

Which of your cookie recipes do you use for making Linzer Cookies for the holidays? 00:32

Which of your cookie recipes do you use for making Linzer Cookies for the holidays?

How do you substitute ginger powder for fresh ginger? How much powder = x amount of fresh? 01:57

How do you substitute ginger powder for fresh ginger? How much powder = x amount of fresh?

Where's the recipe for the chocolate birthday cake you made yesterday? 01:08

Where's the recipe for the chocolate birthday cake you made yesterday?

What is a good base for tomato-free, gluten-free chili? 00:25

What is a good base for tomato-free, gluten-free chili?

Can you make some suggestions for substitutions for mushrooms please? 00:26

Can you make some suggestions for substitutions for mushrooms please?

Which kind of flour to use for gluten free bread baking? 00:10

Which kind of flour to use for gluten free bread baking?

What would be the best substitute for bananas? I really don't like bananas. 00:18

What would be the best substitute for bananas? I really don't like bananas.

Can a spread like EarthBalance be substituted for coconut oil or 'vegan butter' in baking recipes? 00:27

Can a spread like EarthBalance be substituted for coconut oil or 'vegan butter' in baking recipes?

I've heard that replacing some water with Vodka can make for a flakier pie crust. Nothing seems to work better than low water content butter though. 00:49

I've heard that replacing some water with Vodka can make for a flakier pie crust. Nothing seems to work better than low water content butter though.

What can replace tomatoes in all variations as I have someone who cannot have it in any form? 01:04

What can replace tomatoes in all variations as I have someone who cannot have it in any form?

How long can freshly-made date paste be stored in the refrigerator? 00:13

How long can freshly-made date paste be stored in the refrigerator?

Can you recommend a good vegan dipping chocolate that is delicious and, although a little pricey, it’s not extremely pricey? 02:32

Can you recommend a good vegan dipping chocolate that is delicious and, although a little pricey, it’s not extremely pricey?

What is your favorite source to achieve a good mint flavor in your baked items? I have had some that taste “fake” or more like toothpaste! 00:40

What is your favorite source to achieve a good mint flavor in your baked items? I have had some that taste “fake” or more like toothpaste!

What role does potato starch play as an ingredient in baking? 01:03

What role does potato starch play as an ingredient in baking?

If I have a non-WFPB recipe comfort food from childhood, what is the best way to convert it to WFPB so that it tastes pretty similar? It's a banana cream pie. 02:05

If I have a non-WFPB recipe comfort food from childhood, what is the best way to convert it to WFPB so that it tastes pretty similar? It's a banana cream pie.

I’d love to know if any oil is good for baking? Some recipes call for coconut oil and others for sunflower. Other than taste, do they behave differently from one another? 00:47

I’d love to know if any oil is good for baking? Some recipes call for coconut oil and others for sunflower. Other than taste, do they behave differently from one another?

I don’t want to use Coconut oil. What is a substitute? 01:37

I don’t want to use Coconut oil. What is a substitute?

If the purpose of kneading bread is to help activate the gluten, what is the purpose of kneading gluten free bread? 01:20

If the purpose of kneading bread is to help activate the gluten, what is the purpose of kneading gluten free bread?

There are so many products with hidden ingredients. How to avoid “Natural flavors” and substitute? 00:43

There are so many products with hidden ingredients. How to avoid “Natural flavors” and substitute?

Any ideas on a recipe for banana bread without using butter, oil and added sugars. Also, can fresh made nut butters be included? 01:31

Any ideas on a recipe for banana bread without using butter, oil and added sugars. Also, can fresh made nut butters be included?

Can you generally substitute whole wheat or white whole wheat flour for AP flour? When would you not? 02:14

Can you generally substitute whole wheat or white whole wheat flour for AP flour? When would you not?

I have a food sensitivity to garlic. What can I substitute for garlic or garlic powder? 00:26

I have a food sensitivity to garlic. What can I substitute for garlic or garlic powder?

Would you consider addressing not just gluten intolerance, but also Fructose intolerance too? A balanced diet is challenging. 02:10

Would you consider addressing not just gluten intolerance, but also Fructose intolerance too? A balanced diet is challenging.