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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you soak or toast millet before cooking? If so how do these steps affect the outcome?

Do you soak or toast millet before cooking? If so how do these steps affect the outcome?

How do you use fennel sprigs and stalks?

How do you use fennel sprigs and stalks?

Is there any ways to make carrot oil with carrot trimmings?

Is there any ways to make carrot oil with carrot trimmings?

Whole seeded tomatoes are an ingredient in "Simple Cabbage Soup"? Since you have to cut the tomato to seed it, why not use diced tomatoes?

Whole seeded tomatoes are an ingredient in "Simple Cabbage Soup"? Since you have to cut the tomato to seed it, why not use diced tomatoes?

My doctor keeps telling me that I have to watch my sugar. Is there anyway I can substitute maple syrup for Monk Fruit Powder? What are your thoughts about Monk Sugar?

My doctor keeps telling me that I have to watch my sugar. Is there anyway I can substitute maple syrup for Monk Fruit Powder? What are your thoughts about Monk Sugar?

I want to use tempeh for its protein and probiotics. BUT to keep these properties, do I need to be careful how I cook it and how I store it? What parameters do you suggest?

I want to use tempeh for its protein and probiotics. BUT to keep these properties, do I need to be careful how I cook it and how I store it? What parameters do you suggest?

Chef Dan, when peeling an onion, do you only peel the skin or do you ever remove the first layer of the onion too? I find that sometimes that first layer seems a bit "tough."

Chef Dan, when peeling an onion, do you only peel the skin or do you ever remove the first layer of the onion too? I find that sometimes that first layer seems a bit "tough."

Could you please talk a little about roasting/toasting nuts and seeds. I know they are even more delicious, but I thought that heating the oils inside them made them less nutritious.

Could you please talk a little about roasting/toasting nuts and seeds. I know they are even more delicious, but I thought that heating the oils inside them made them less nutritious.

Can you speak about when it is better to mince garlic and when it is OK to just use a garlic press?

Can you speak about when it is better to mince garlic and when it is OK to just use a garlic press?

My biggest interest is being able to cook without oil, salt and sugars (this does not include dates). How can I achieve good flavor in my food creations?

My biggest interest is being able to cook without oil, salt and sugars (this does not include dates). How can I achieve good flavor in my food creations?

Please tell us more about the differences between light-bodied, medium-bodied, and full-bodied red wines?

Please tell us more about the differences between light-bodied, medium-bodied, and full-bodied red wines?

If you are unable to use cashews in vegan cheese sauces, what would you recommend using?

If you are unable to use cashews in vegan cheese sauces, what would you recommend using?

How good are ziplock bags for food storage in the pantry compared to airtight glass jars? How long can I keep say flour in them and it stays ok vs in airtight glass jars?

How good are ziplock bags for food storage in the pantry compared to airtight glass jars? How long can I keep say flour in them and it stays ok vs in airtight glass jars?

Looking to get some new pans. Do you recommend Caraway ceramic or stainless steel? Or are there other brands to look at, that you recommend?

Looking to get some new pans. Do you recommend Caraway ceramic or stainless steel? Or are there other brands to look at, that you recommend?

How do you store pre-soaked beans and for how long can you store them?

How do you store pre-soaked beans and for how long can you store them?

For the no-oil dressing task can you use the dressing needed for the Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Arugula & Balsamic Vinegar?

For the no-oil dressing task can you use the dressing needed for the Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Arugula & Balsamic Vinegar?

Hi again Chef Eric, I watched a video on FOK site that suggested weight loss is possible on plant based lifestyle, do we have any meal plans tailored to weight loss on FOK site?

Hi again Chef Eric, I watched a video on FOK site that suggested weight loss is possible on plant based lifestyle, do we have any meal plans tailored to weight loss on FOK site?

I haven’t really tried many mushrooms outside of standard white and portobello, but I’d like to start experimenting. Are certain types better in certain dishes, or better served alone as a side, or is it more a matter of individual taste?

I haven’t really tried many mushrooms outside of standard white and portobello, but I’d like to start experimenting. Are certain types better in certain dishes, or better served alone as a side, or is it more a matter of individual taste?

When your cashew sauce starts to ferment, can you still use it or need to toss it out?

When your cashew sauce starts to ferment, can you still use it or need to toss it out?

Can you discuss cashews used for sauces, creamer, etc, and how to ferment into harder cheese?

Can you discuss cashews used for sauces, creamer, etc, and how to ferment into harder cheese?

I love this style of cooking (FOK) and eating. I do find that I am gaining weight gradually... maybe over-compensating, and eating too many nuts, hummus, tahini as a dressing...any recommendations?

I love this style of cooking (FOK) and eating. I do find that I am gaining weight gradually... maybe over-compensating, and eating too many nuts, hummus, tahini as a dressing...any recommendations?

Can you talk a little bit about food-borne illnesses?

Can you talk a little bit about food-borne illnesses?

How long can a dressing keep when stored in the fridge (i.e. the dijon vinaigrette)?

How long can a dressing keep when stored in the fridge (i.e. the dijon vinaigrette)?

What is the best way to get help while going through the course?

What is the best way to get help while going through the course?

When assembling mise en place, how do you handle items such as a spice, hot sauce, etc. that you may want to shake over the dish during execution? Is the bottle or spice just included in the picture?

When assembling mise en place, how do you handle items such as a spice, hot sauce, etc. that you may want to shake over the dish during execution? Is the bottle or spice just included in the picture?

Can I use an oven to ferment nattō?

Can I use an oven to ferment nattō?

I graduated already but is it possible to re-do some assignments to get higher grades?

I graduated already but is it possible to re-do some assignments to get higher grades?

I made tortillas recently, the masa seemed old. :( How long should you keep masa flour?

I made tortillas recently, the masa seemed old. :( How long should you keep masa flour?

What is the best vegan dish to bring to a rib off, where everyone eats meat?

What is the best vegan dish to bring to a rib off, where everyone eats meat?

How do you make black bean brownies?

How do you make black bean brownies?

I have a recipe for carrot salad. The ingredients are carrots, scallions, olive oil, wine vinegar & sugar. I swapped maple syrup for the sugar but what can I use instead of olive oil?

I have a recipe for carrot salad. The ingredients are carrots, scallions, olive oil, wine vinegar & sugar. I swapped maple syrup for the sugar but what can I use instead of olive oil?

How to keep food warm while making several dishes or as for example,when I made the Pho, the vegetables needed to be blanched--which meant plunging them in ice water, making them cold.

How to keep food warm while making several dishes or as for example,when I made the Pho, the vegetables needed to be blanched--which meant plunging them in ice water, making them cold.

Could you please suggest me what kind of asian breakfast I could make? I'm planning on making asian breakfast menu.

Could you please suggest me what kind of asian breakfast I could make? I'm planning on making asian breakfast menu.

What’s your favorite asian food?

What’s your favorite asian food?

Can you suggest the best replacements for oil in baking, etc?

Can you suggest the best replacements for oil in baking, etc?

Can you explain why oils are not considered vegan?

Can you explain why oils are not considered vegan?

When no-oil sautéing multiple vegetables, I assume you wait til the onions are sticking/slightly brown before adding carrots, celery, etc and then deglaze?

When no-oil sautéing multiple vegetables, I assume you wait til the onions are sticking/slightly brown before adding carrots, celery, etc and then deglaze?

I'm noticing many of my whole food plant based recipes turn out flat, lacking flavor. Any thoughts on how to perk up my meals?

I'm noticing many of my whole food plant based recipes turn out flat, lacking flavor. Any thoughts on how to perk up my meals?

Will the FOK course provide some recipes for creating various plant based sauces that are tasty?

Will the FOK course provide some recipes for creating various plant based sauces that are tasty?

Do you have any suggestions for B12?

Do you have any suggestions for B12?

Can you talk about storing in plastic containers in fridge?

Can you talk about storing in plastic containers in fridge?

I had a horrific gastrointestinal evening after trying aquafaba in coffee as a creamer— it tasted so good I drank several cups and it was a nightmare. I see it in recipes with no warnings. Help?

I had a horrific gastrointestinal evening after trying aquafaba in coffee as a creamer— it tasted so good I drank several cups and it was a nightmare. I see it in recipes with no warnings. Help?

In completing an assignment, can you use a recipe other than the one's offered if the methods being used are the same?

In completing an assignment, can you use a recipe other than the one's offered if the methods being used are the same?

Remind us why this is called “Forks Over Knives”

Remind us why this is called “Forks Over Knives”

Sometimes I have difficulty finding the ingredients for some FOK recipes.

Sometimes I have difficulty finding the ingredients for some FOK recipes.

Can you talk about Miso, miso paste, other kinds?
I saw one in the store today and it said it had tuna fish in it!

Can you talk about Miso, miso paste, other kinds? I saw one in the store today and it said it had tuna fish in it!

What about coconut oil? Is that also not recommended following WFPB?

What about coconut oil? Is that also not recommended following WFPB?

Dates are so sweet - can we use dried figs instead in recipes?

Dates are so sweet - can we use dried figs instead in recipes?

I would like to know how to set up a cadence and pace within the course so that I am able to finish within 3 months.

I would like to know how to set up a cadence and pace within the course so that I am able to finish within 3 months.

If we remove salt from a baking recipe, will it only have an effect on the taste or do we need to be aware of other considerations too?

If we remove salt from a baking recipe, will it only have an effect on the taste or do we need to be aware of other considerations too?

What is the best whole food sweetener substitution for cane sugar in a baking recipe? For example, what would you substitute for cane sugar in a pumpkin muffin recipe?

What is the best whole food sweetener substitution for cane sugar in a baking recipe? For example, what would you substitute for cane sugar in a pumpkin muffin recipe?

When you freeze beans after you've hydrated them (dried to ready to use), do you add any liquid to the jar in which they're frozen?

When you freeze beans after you've hydrated them (dried to ready to use), do you add any liquid to the jar in which they're frozen?