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What are the best plant-based sauces to serve on vegetables and salads?

What are the best plant-based sauces to serve on vegetables and salads?

How can I think about cooking stations and incorporate them into my home kitchen for the different cooking process. What would an ideal prep station look like?

How can I think about cooking stations and incorporate them into my home kitchen for the different cooking process. What would an ideal prep station look like?

When adding small amounts of turmeric or ginger to a smoothy, I leave the skin on. Would this make the flavor a bit more bitter? I don't seem to notice any adverse effects.

When adding small amounts of turmeric or ginger to a smoothy, I leave the skin on. Would this make the flavor a bit more bitter? I don't seem to notice any adverse effects.

With my new position as a sous chef, what advice would you give me to help with organization with cooking, ordering products and doing inventory?

With my new position as a sous chef, what advice would you give me to help with organization with cooking, ordering products and doing inventory?

What are your thoughts on zucchini bread, can it be made healthier?

What are your thoughts on zucchini bread, can it be made healthier?

What kind of tools do you have to communicate with your team and keep engaged?

What kind of tools do you have to communicate with your team and keep engaged?

What is a tasty/texture replacement for cheese on pizza? I do not use vegan cheeses.

What is a tasty/texture replacement for cheese on pizza? I do not use vegan cheeses.

Can I "over-brine" a turkey? Is that a thing?

Can I "over-brine" a turkey? Is that a thing?

I want to learn more about smoking - techniques like using wood chips on the grill and what’s the best brand of wood chips?

What things other than tofu are good for smoking, tempeh, seitan, etc.?

What things other than tofu are good for smoking, tempeh, seitan, etc.?

Vegan Butter seems to violate the idea of not using oils - since there is a lot of oil in it. It seems like butter would actually be healthier - should I consider using butter vs. vegan butter?

Vegan Butter seems to violate the idea of not using oils - since there is a lot of oil in it. It seems like butter would actually be healthier - should I consider using butter vs. vegan butter?

How do you wash your produce to avoid E.coli?

How do you wash your produce to avoid E.coli?

Any suggestions for using canned and frozen vegetables?

Any suggestions for using canned and frozen vegetables?

Can whole, fresh turmeric be ground in a coffee-type grinder and used to replace dried turmeric powder? I read somewhere that turmeric does not grind well.

Can whole, fresh turmeric be ground in a coffee-type grinder and used to replace dried turmeric powder? I read somewhere that turmeric does not grind well.

Do you have a recipe for the burrito itself, not the content that you already talked about?

Do you have a recipe for the burrito itself, not the content that you already talked about?

I want to make air-fryer fried green tomatoes; I eat WFPB - how do I get the breading to stick without egg or oil?

I want to make air-fryer fried green tomatoes; I eat WFPB - how do I get the breading to stick without egg or oil?

Wok cooking uses high heat. I have read that hi temperature cooking may be unhealthful. Does the short duration of wok cooking lower the risk? Do you enjoy wok cooking yourself?

Wok cooking uses high heat. I have read that hi temperature cooking may be unhealthful. Does the short duration of wok cooking lower the risk? Do you enjoy wok cooking yourself?

Do you know of a good source of B-12 for those on a vegan diet?

Do you know of a good source of B-12 for those on a vegan diet?

What is the best WFPB gravy recipe you know?

What is the best WFPB gravy recipe you know?

Can you share any ideas for the ultimate plant based burrito and how to prepare it?

Can you share any ideas for the ultimate plant based burrito and how to prepare it?

Do you parboil or otherwise treat your rice to decrease arsenic content? Tried this but found it make the rice mushy when done. Any tips on this, or is it just a case of overreacting?

Do you parboil or otherwise treat your rice to decrease arsenic content? Tried this but found it make the rice mushy when done. Any tips on this, or is it just a case of overreacting?

What are your personal recommendations for increasing plant-based whole-foods, 'on the sly', in my menu plan for a reluctant teenager? He loves sugary foods & hates vegetables.

What are your personal recommendations for increasing plant-based whole-foods, 'on the sly', in my menu plan for a reluctant teenager? He loves sugary foods & hates vegetables.

Cashews are touted as the closest match for plant-based creams & sauces. How can I improve on using silken tofu or white beans or something else for a person with nut allergies?

Cashews are touted as the closest match for plant-based creams & sauces. How can I improve on using silken tofu or white beans or something else for a person with nut allergies?

Is there a way to make a meringue cookie without using egg whites?

Is there a way to make a meringue cookie without using egg whites?

What are some things I can make ahead? Freezer space is limited.

What are some things I can make ahead? Freezer space is limited.

Have you tried Dandees marshmallow fluff? I make oatmeal cookie creme pies with a filling made from the marshmallows, it's not easy to handle, maybe buying the fluff would be easier?

Have you tried Dandees marshmallow fluff? I make oatmeal cookie creme pies with a filling made from the marshmallows, it's not easy to handle, maybe buying the fluff would be easier?

Do you recommend making fruit pies with raw or pre-cooked fruit fillings?

Do you recommend making fruit pies with raw or pre-cooked fruit fillings?

Do you have any extraordinary sweet potato desserts to share? And perhaps a nontraditional one to try out?

Do you have any extraordinary sweet potato desserts to share? And perhaps a nontraditional one to try out?

Can you give some words of wisdom on making vegan gluten free pie crusts or vegan gluten free puff pastry?

Can you give some words of wisdom on making vegan gluten free pie crusts or vegan gluten free puff pastry?

I have been experimenting with different types of flour and sugar when I bake and was wondering if there are any tips when to use one over another. For example, coconut, date, almond, etc.

I have been experimenting with different types of flour and sugar when I bake and was wondering if there are any tips when to use one over another. For example, coconut, date, almond, etc.

Do you have a Whole Food, Plant-Based favorite pumpkin pie crust? What about whip?

Do you have a Whole Food, Plant-Based favorite pumpkin pie crust? What about whip?

How do you coat your baking pans to prevent sticking to the pan?

How do you coat your baking pans to prevent sticking to the pan?

My family loves sweet potato casserole. I would love to have a plant-based marshmallow topping. What is a good substitute? I've heard of aqua faba but not sure what/how to make it.

My family loves sweet potato casserole. I would love to have a plant-based marshmallow topping. What is a good substitute? I've heard of aqua faba but not sure what/how to make it.

What pairs well with a gingersnap crust?

What pairs well with a gingersnap crust?

Can you still use a big onion if it starts sprouting green shoots on top? Is it ok to cut around the shoots and use the rest, in soups, etc.?

Can you still use a big onion if it starts sprouting green shoots on top? Is it ok to cut around the shoots and use the rest, in soups, etc.?

When substituting cashew cream in a dessert, are we doing a dis-service to our guests if we don’t tell them how much more highly caloric it is than whipped cream?

When substituting cashew cream in a dessert, are we doing a dis-service to our guests if we don’t tell them how much more highly caloric it is than whipped cream?

Pound cakes require a lot of eggs. I've been told that it is difficult to replace eggs in some desserts. What is best to use in a pound cake?

Pound cakes require a lot of eggs. I've been told that it is difficult to replace eggs in some desserts. What is best to use in a pound cake?

Should I make what I want for Thanksgiving dessert or make what my family expects (i.e. traditional pumpkin pie)?

Should I make what I want for Thanksgiving dessert or make what my family expects (i.e. traditional pumpkin pie)?

I want to make an over-the-top flakey pie crust this Thanksgiving and am willing to give it a whirl. Do you have any secrets to share Fran?

I want to make an over-the-top flakey pie crust this Thanksgiving and am willing to give it a whirl. Do you have any secrets to share Fran?

I’m looking to make some Hermits, and I’d like to ice them—what are your suggestions? Ideally, not too much sugar.

I’m looking to make some Hermits, and I’d like to ice them—what are your suggestions? Ideally, not too much sugar.

Could you share some thoughts on a good go-to vegan pie crust recipe?

Could you share some thoughts on a good go-to vegan pie crust recipe?

Do have your “famous” chili recipe available?

Do have your “famous” chili recipe available?

Also are there any vegan ham recipes that’s doesn’t call for gluten?

Also are there any vegan ham recipes that’s doesn’t call for gluten?

I have been experimenting with wines to deglaze in my no oil cooking. What are your suggestions for using red and white wines and what dishes would work with what wines?

I have been experimenting with wines to deglaze in my no oil cooking. What are your suggestions for using red and white wines and what dishes would work with what wines?

Is tvp good to use? I sometimes use it when making tacos.

Is tvp good to use? I sometimes use it when making tacos.

What are you making on Thanksgiving? There are so many great choices. I am gluten free. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!!!

What are you making on Thanksgiving? There are so many great choices. I am gluten free. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Thinking about Thanksgiving, and looking at sweet potatoes, I find the Satsumaimo/Boniato to be dry in casseroles and such, what would be your go-to from the sweet potato family?

Thinking about Thanksgiving, and looking at sweet potatoes, I find the Satsumaimo/Boniato to be dry in casseroles and such, what would be your go-to from the sweet potato family?

I like vegan butter, but is there something else I can use to replace butter when making waffles, pancakes and etc?

I like vegan butter, but is there something else I can use to replace butter when making waffles, pancakes and etc?

Can you talk about which dishes to prepare in advance for a holiday dinner? I’m considering a salad with spiced and baked squash, a green bean dish, gratin potatoes, vegan lasagna.

Can you talk about which dishes to prepare in advance for a holiday dinner? I’m considering a salad with spiced and baked squash, a green bean dish, gratin potatoes, vegan lasagna.

Is there a way to make a vegan turkey loaf without gluten that will still give the firmness?

Is there a way to make a vegan turkey loaf without gluten that will still give the firmness?

Concerned about getting too much sugar & too many carbs on WFPB. Someone told me they eat approx 200 grams of carbs per MEAL. And certain veggies like carrots contain sugar.

Concerned about getting too much sugar & too many carbs on WFPB. Someone told me they eat approx 200 grams of carbs per MEAL. And certain veggies like carrots contain sugar.

I have recently started more whole food cooking and I am using so many more herbs and spices. Is there a book you could recommend that I could purchase?

I have recently started more whole food cooking and I am using so many more herbs and spices. Is there a book you could recommend that I could purchase?