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What can you do to sweeten fresh strawberries that won't add too many calories? 01:17

What can you do to sweeten fresh strawberries that won't add too many calories?

Can you share any tips on coring apples? 00:40

Can you share any tips on coring apples?

What do you use to break down the dates for date paste? 02:31

What do you use to break down the dates for date paste?

Why don't you make your own local ingredient granola instead of using something from Mexico, or very special location stuff? 00:40

Why don't you make your own local ingredient granola instead of using something from Mexico, or very special location stuff?

If you core an apple, how do you maintain the round shape? 00:55

If you core an apple, how do you maintain the round shape?

What can I used for sweetness other than dates? 03:43

What can I used for sweetness other than dates?

I am trying to find a sweet alternative to the chocolate and cookies that I've always enjoyed eating with my coffee or tea. Help? 00:33

I am trying to find a sweet alternative to the chocolate and cookies that I've always enjoyed eating with my coffee or tea. Help?

I tried chocolate truffle hemp seed. It did not firm for me to ball them. Do you have a trick ? 00:48

I tried chocolate truffle hemp seed. It did not firm for me to ball them. Do you have a trick ?

Do you have any favorite uses for almond pulp that is left over after making almond milk? 01:33

Do you have any favorite uses for almond pulp that is left over after making almond milk?

With current understanding of how important "good" fats are to our health, why the concern with no/low fat (as opposed to lower sweetener) dessert? 02:20

With current understanding of how important "good" fats are to our health, why the concern with no/low fat (as opposed to lower sweetener) dessert?

I have enjoyed over ripe bananas as a healthy sweetener until l recently read there is concern about an enzyme that interferes with healthy nutrient absorption. Is there an anecdote? 01:31

I have enjoyed over ripe bananas as a healthy sweetener until l recently read there is concern about an enzyme that interferes with healthy nutrient absorption. Is there an anecdote?

Do you recommend eating a desert every day? I would love to, but not sure if I’d gain weight. 00:32

Do you recommend eating a desert every day? I would love to, but not sure if I’d gain weight.

Can unsweetened applesauce be used in place of oil in your pumkin spice muffins? 00:56

Can unsweetened applesauce be used in place of oil in your pumkin spice muffins?

May I replace chocolate with carob when called for? I cannot eat chocolate. 00:50

May I replace chocolate with carob when called for? I cannot eat chocolate.

What would be a great plant-based dressing for steamed vegetables? 00:39

What would be a great plant-based dressing for steamed vegetables?

Can you share any suggestions for handheld meals for lunch boxes? My teens are always pressed for time to finish packed lunch. 01:29

Can you share any suggestions for handheld meals for lunch boxes? My teens are always pressed for time to finish packed lunch.

What would be a good replacement for oil when making homemade dressing? 00:47

What would be a good replacement for oil when making homemade dressing?

I am stuck on what knife to get. Can you share any advice? 01:18

I am stuck on what knife to get. Can you share any advice?

Is toasted quinoa considered cooked? Can you cook toasted quinoa to make it fluffier to be used in, for example, the 50/50 plate? 00:27

Is toasted quinoa considered cooked? Can you cook toasted quinoa to make it fluffier to be used in, for example, the 50/50 plate?

How do I stop the bloating? 00:41

How do I stop the bloating?

How do I transition to plant based and make the food taste good? 01:00

How do I transition to plant based and make the food taste good?

Can you please recommend resources that help me understand what to pair with what? ( I'm not very good at this! ) 00:35

Can you please recommend resources that help me understand what to pair with what? ( I'm not very good at this! )

How should a good chef take age-based preferences into account? 01:57

How should a good chef take age-based preferences into account?

What fruit pastes work well for sweetening Balsamic Vinegar Dressings? 00:35

What fruit pastes work well for sweetening Balsamic Vinegar Dressings?

How do I save on shopping and where is the best place to shop? 01:05

How do I save on shopping and where is the best place to shop?

I have a marinade for tofu that calls for 3 tablespoons of oil. What can I use in replace of the oil? The recipe also calls for a teaspoon of toasted sesame oil, but I just omit that. 01:02

I have a marinade for tofu that calls for 3 tablespoons of oil. What can I use in replace of the oil? The recipe also calls for a teaspoon of toasted sesame oil, but I just omit that.

Can you freeze cooked beans from scratch? 00:44

Can you freeze cooked beans from scratch?

What are the benefits of a Silpat, outside of easier clean up? Better than parchment paper? Is it only for no oil baking/ roasting? 01:11

What are the benefits of a Silpat, outside of easier clean up? Better than parchment paper? Is it only for no oil baking/ roasting?

What is the best way to care for a wood cutting board? 01:10

What is the best way to care for a wood cutting board?

What is the best way to roast cashews for a recipe, and what are your dues and don’ts? 00:31

What is the best way to roast cashews for a recipe, and what are your dues and don’ts?

I love all types of kitchen gadgets but what kitchen gadgets would you say every home chef or regular chef must have? 02:42

I love all types of kitchen gadgets but what kitchen gadgets would you say every home chef or regular chef must have?

What meal prep containers do you recommend someone use for their clients? 00:55

What meal prep containers do you recommend someone use for their clients?

Any tips for someone who wants to start a meal prep and catering business? 01:44

Any tips for someone who wants to start a meal prep and catering business?

If you have to use canned beans, will washing them off thoroughly help get rid of a good amount of the sodium or is there still a lot left on them? 00:52

If you have to use canned beans, will washing them off thoroughly help get rid of a good amount of the sodium or is there still a lot left on them?

My husband is not a fan of beans, and I have to avoid the usual acidic reflux triggers. Can you share any suggestions for other ingredients to use? We do use tofu regularly, just looking for some variety. 00:48

My husband is not a fan of beans, and I have to avoid the usual acidic reflux triggers. Can you share any suggestions for other ingredients to use? We do use tofu regularly, just looking for some variety.

Could you explain the method(s) used for toasting quinoa? I know how you can sprinkle it over anything- should you simmer toasted quinoa when using it as the main ingredient in a dish? 01:19

Could you explain the method(s) used for toasting quinoa? I know how you can sprinkle it over anything- should you simmer toasted quinoa when using it as the main ingredient in a dish?

We have a Ninja pro Blender, do you feel that is powerful enough for making dressings and sauces smooth or should i invest in a vitamix? 00:47

We have a Ninja pro Blender, do you feel that is powerful enough for making dressings and sauces smooth or should i invest in a vitamix?

Is there another way to get a fried oyster mushroom without oil? 01:22

Is there another way to get a fried oyster mushroom without oil?

For women with endometriosis what should they stay away from? I heard coffee and seed oils and to go WFPB. 00:26

For women with endometriosis what should they stay away from? I heard coffee and seed oils and to go WFPB.

Would you recommend someone selling jar salads? 01:14

Would you recommend someone selling jar salads?

I heard a cast iron is the way to go when cooking. What other style pots and pans do you recommend that’s good to use? 00:15

I heard a cast iron is the way to go when cooking. What other style pots and pans do you recommend that’s good to use?

Packaged cooking instructions for Kamut says to boil in liquid and toss liquid after cooking. The water is colored. Do I risk tossing nutrients? 00:21

Packaged cooking instructions for Kamut says to boil in liquid and toss liquid after cooking. The water is colored. Do I risk tossing nutrients?

What’s your take on air fryers? Keep or get rid of? 00:56

What’s your take on air fryers? Keep or get rid of?

What do you like to serve for Thanksgiving especially if some guests do not follow a WFPB lifestyle? 01:36

What do you like to serve for Thanksgiving especially if some guests do not follow a WFPB lifestyle?

What are three of your favorite spices and what do you like to use them for? 02:15

What are three of your favorite spices and what do you like to use them for?

Are the videos from the course and these Q & As proprietary? 00:28

Are the videos from the course and these Q & As proprietary?

A gluten free sandwich bread recipe calls for 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil. How much sweet potato would you substitute? Using 3-4 T made it too “liquid-y.” Would different types react differently? 01:03

A gluten free sandwich bread recipe calls for 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil. How much sweet potato would you substitute? Using 3-4 T made it too “liquid-y.” Would different types react differently?

What kind of pan and liquids can I use to fry vegetables and tofu without oil? 01:16

What kind of pan and liquids can I use to fry vegetables and tofu without oil?

When making substitutions for fat and processed sugar during baking are they a one to one ratio? What are your tips? I know you do not use oil. What are your favorite fat substitutions etc? 01:13

When making substitutions for fat and processed sugar during baking are they a one to one ratio? What are your tips? I know you do not use oil. What are your favorite fat substitutions etc?

What are your thoughts on consuming a little oil? I have people all the time tell me I should cook with oil because it is good for my hair and skin and other things my body needs. 01:12

What are your thoughts on consuming a little oil? I have people all the time tell me I should cook with oil because it is good for my hair and skin and other things my body needs.

Indian cooking often requires whole spices to be tempered in oil. How can I do that in oil free cooking while still bringing out the flavors? I have tried using stock. Any other suggestations? 01:10

Indian cooking often requires whole spices to be tempered in oil. How can I do that in oil free cooking while still bringing out the flavors? I have tried using stock. Any other suggestations?

You mentioned a pan you to use for oil free cooking. Was the name Caraway? 00:54

You mentioned a pan you to use for oil free cooking. Was the name Caraway?