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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Masa used to make homemade tortillas an OK thing in plant based cooking?

Is Masa used to make homemade tortillas an OK thing in plant based cooking?

What advice do you have for students to get the most out of their online culinary education?

What advice do you have for students to get the most out of their online culinary education?

What advice do you have for students to get the most out of their online culinary education?

What advice do you have for students to get the most out of their online culinary education?

Can you reheat foods in the microwave? Or do we lost all our nutrients by doing this.

Can you reheat foods in the microwave? Or do we lost all our nutrients by doing this.

Can you talk about taking good food photos?

Can you talk about taking good food photos?

Do assignments need to be completed in order?

Do assignments need to be completed in order?

I have seen “Vegan Sugar” listed in plant based recipes. What is Vegan Sugar and why is it better than white sugar?

I have seen “Vegan Sugar” listed in plant based recipes. What is Vegan Sugar and why is it better than white sugar?

When a recipe calls for "vegan butter", what can we substitute while also keeping with the no oil guidelines? I am seeing it a lot and do not want to use vegan butter or oil.

When a recipe calls for "vegan butter", what can we substitute while also keeping with the no oil guidelines? I am seeing it a lot and do not want to use vegan butter or oil.

Can you please share your recommendation on how interchangeable we can be with various sweetening ingredients like maple syrup, molasses, date syrup, etc. in recipes?

Can you please share your recommendation on how interchangeable we can be with various sweetening ingredients like maple syrup, molasses, date syrup, etc. in recipes?

Can you explain how to cook and roast vegetables without oil?

Can you explain how to cook and roast vegetables without oil?

Do you have a recipe for a crisp peanut butter cookie. I have tried about 10 and I cannot get a crisp cookie.

Do you have a recipe for a crisp peanut butter cookie. I have tried about 10 and I cannot get a crisp cookie.

Can you give advice on how to choose what egg substitute to use when trying to veganize a recipe that calls for eggs?

Can you give advice on how to choose what egg substitute to use when trying to veganize a recipe that calls for eggs?

I’m currently a volunteer recipe tester for America’s Test Kitchen. Do you know of places where I could get experience doing plant based recipe testing?

I’m currently a volunteer recipe tester for America’s Test Kitchen. Do you know of places where I could get experience doing plant based recipe testing?

Is it possible to use solidified extra virgin olive oil in the place of solid fats such as nut butters and coconut butter?

Is it possible to use solidified extra virgin olive oil in the place of solid fats such as nut butters and coconut butter?

What sweetener should be avoided if you have cancer? I know, processed white sugar, but I use maple syrup, agave, dates, date sugar, coconut sugar and xylitol.

What sweetener should be avoided if you have cancer? I know, processed white sugar, but I use maple syrup, agave, dates, date sugar, coconut sugar and xylitol.

Hi Fran, I was looking at your recipe for buttercream frosting (which looks fabulous) and I wonder how to store the unused portion. Thanks so much!!

Hi Fran, I was looking at your recipe for buttercream frosting (which looks fabulous) and I wonder how to store the unused portion. Thanks so much!!

How can I keep my farro from becoming gummy when I cook it?

How can I keep my farro from becoming gummy when I cook it?

I like a little spiciness in my food, but I find when recipes ask for hot peppers, or chipotle, the amount is overwhelmingly hot for me. How much should I start with to make it palatable?

I like a little spiciness in my food, but I find when recipes ask for hot peppers, or chipotle, the amount is overwhelmingly hot for me. How much should I start with to make it palatable?

How do you make a really good Chia pudding? I've tried several recipes but none except for a chocolate one. I'd especially like a good one for fruits (berries).

How do you make a really good Chia pudding? I've tried several recipes but none except for a chocolate one. I'd especially like a good one for fruits (berries).

Can you go through your process of using fresh herbs--the order of washing, how to dry, chop? Are there some herbs that should be torn instead of chopped?
Do you maintain an herb garden? Indoors/outdoors?

Can you go through your process of using fresh herbs--the order of washing, how to dry, chop? Are there some herbs that should be torn instead of chopped? Do you maintain an herb garden? Indoors/outdoors?

After making a recipe, if it needs improvement, can it be “fixed” so that it isn’t wasted? Is there a procedure for this?

After making a recipe, if it needs improvement, can it be “fixed” so that it isn’t wasted? Is there a procedure for this?

I have noticed a lot of WFPB recipes call for vegan butter, and I typically do not buy any due to trying to avoid processed/sat fat. What do you recommend in place of this?

I have noticed a lot of WFPB recipes call for vegan butter, and I typically do not buy any due to trying to avoid processed/sat fat. What do you recommend in place of this?

I am sure you have explained before the reasons you prefer maple syrup over of agave syrup, but, can you explain it once again?

I am sure you have explained before the reasons you prefer maple syrup over of agave syrup, but, can you explain it once again?

Can you explain how you make your own recipes? What are the aspects that we have to focus on?

Can you explain how you make your own recipes? What are the aspects that we have to focus on?

Is it necessary to have formal academic training to become a recipe developer, or can someone who is very experienced, but without formal training, also be a full-scale developer?

Is it necessary to have formal academic training to become a recipe developer, or can someone who is very experienced, but without formal training, also be a full-scale developer?

What are your thoughts about using tahine as the “fat source” for making vegan biscuits? Should the tahine be chilled?

What are your thoughts about using tahine as the “fat source” for making vegan biscuits? Should the tahine be chilled?

If I cook my own chickpeas in an insta pot, can I use that liquid in the same way?

If I cook my own chickpeas in an insta pot, can I use that liquid in the same way?

I just got into sourdough cooking. Is this acceptable for the FOK diet?

I just got into sourdough cooking. Is this acceptable for the FOK diet?

Regarding reheating cooked grains, guide is to reheat to 165 degrees. How do we know what that is without a thermometer? Till it simmers for x number of minutes?

Regarding reheating cooked grains, guide is to reheat to 165 degrees. How do we know what that is without a thermometer? Till it simmers for x number of minutes?

I understand that FOK does not agree with cooking with oils. Is this seed oils or coconut and olive oil as well?

I understand that FOK does not agree with cooking with oils. Is this seed oils or coconut and olive oil as well?

Can you share some guidance for cooking rice and grains in instant pot?

Can you share some guidance for cooking rice and grains in instant pot?

I recently went to a vegan popup where the baked goods were made with spelt flour. What are the benefits and how can I incorporate this into my diet?

I recently went to a vegan popup where the baked goods were made with spelt flour. What are the benefits and how can I incorporate this into my diet?

I would like to incorporate hemp seeds into our diet for the nutritional benefit but am unsure what to purchase to get the best nutritional value. Do you suggest hulled or the whole seed?

I would like to incorporate hemp seeds into our diet for the nutritional benefit but am unsure what to purchase to get the best nutritional value. Do you suggest hulled or the whole seed?

Nowadays we have almost all animal products are produced by plants. My question is how the factory actually made the product to become nearly same as the original? Is it safe to consume it in daily?

Nowadays we have almost all animal products are produced by plants. My question is how the factory actually made the product to become nearly same as the original? Is it safe to consume it in daily?

I wonder whether I should I feel guilty for wanting to eat food that tastes as good as the dishes I used to make?

I wonder whether I should I feel guilty for wanting to eat food that tastes as good as the dishes I used to make?

I found a bread recipe I am interested in trying. It calls for 2 large eggs and 2 large egg whites. I plan to replace the 2 large eggs with flax “eggs.” What can I substitute for the 2 large egg whites?

I found a bread recipe I am interested in trying. It calls for 2 large eggs and 2 large egg whites. I plan to replace the 2 large eggs with flax “eggs.” What can I substitute for the 2 large egg whites?

Do you prefer using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder?

Do you prefer using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder?

Can you share any info about the safety factor using the Food Saver vacuum sealing appliance?

Can you share any info about the safety factor using the Food Saver vacuum sealing appliance?

In Plant Based Pro, the Fats Chart in task 90 says, “Review the following chart thoroughly as you may be assessed on it.” The Herb & Spice chart from 99 says similar. Sweeteners (96) mentions no assessment. Can you clarify how well we should know each?

In Plant Based Pro, the Fats Chart in task 90 says, “Review the following chart thoroughly as you may be assessed on it.” The Herb & Spice chart from 99 says similar. Sweeteners (96) mentions no assessment. Can you clarify how well we should know each?

I have an essential tremor which has become worse the last five years. Any extra tips for knife skills other than the knight's gloves, which are very awkward to wear?

I have an essential tremor which has become worse the last five years. Any extra tips for knife skills other than the knight's gloves, which are very awkward to wear?

Can you talk about what is expected with the blanching/par boiling broccoli assignment on Rouxbe?

Can you talk about what is expected with the blanching/par boiling broccoli assignment on Rouxbe?

Can you talk about ingredient substitutions?

Can you talk about ingredient substitutions?

I would like to purchase a good professional knife set with a carrying case. Can you make any recommendations?

I would like to purchase a good professional knife set with a carrying case. Can you make any recommendations?

I buy my dried herbs in small, dated & labelled plastic bags from my food coop. It is okay to store them like this until they're used up?

I buy my dried herbs in small, dated & labelled plastic bags from my food coop. It is okay to store them like this until they're used up?

I have purchased extra shredded unsweetened coconut and cashews for making milk. What is your preference for storing them before they are opened?

I have purchased extra shredded unsweetened coconut and cashews for making milk. What is your preference for storing them before they are opened?

How do I have access to the course?

How do I have access to the course?

Do you have substitutions for tomato products, as I have sensitivities to tomatoes so do not include any in my diet?

Do you have substitutions for tomato products, as I have sensitivities to tomatoes so do not include any in my diet?

I wanted to know if there was a good substitute for sake?

I wanted to know if there was a good substitute for sake?

I own a farm and sell produce, I would like to eventually teach cooking classes here. What would be the best way to incorporate classes into a farm program? Herb classes, salad classes & summer meals

I own a farm and sell produce, I would like to eventually teach cooking classes here. What would be the best way to incorporate classes into a farm program? Herb classes, salad classes & summer meals

A group of us are making WFPB meals for a friend with stage three colon cancer. Any recipe ideas without cruciferous/legumes that are easy on the gut and could be enjoyable?

A group of us are making WFPB meals for a friend with stage three colon cancer. Any recipe ideas without cruciferous/legumes that are easy on the gut and could be enjoyable?

Is there a safe way to do knife techniques if you're on blood thinners?

Is there a safe way to do knife techniques if you're on blood thinners?

In the Forks and Knives course there's a cooking task for Garlic Mushrooms that calls for madeira or marsala wine. Is there a substitute one can use for these?

In the Forks and Knives course there's a cooking task for Garlic Mushrooms that calls for madeira or marsala wine. Is there a substitute one can use for these?