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What is your go to Canapé?

What is your go to Canapé?

How far in advance can you chop shallots or onions without compromising flavor or nutrients?

How far in advance can you chop shallots or onions without compromising flavor or nutrients?

Can you say a few words about roasting vegetables in an air fryer?

Can you say a few words about roasting vegetables in an air fryer?

I’m curious about carob. Are there any nutritional reasons to reincorporate it into my life?

I’m curious about carob. Are there any nutritional reasons to reincorporate it into my life?

What kind of device do you use to moisten vegetables while roasting w/o oil? I tried a spoon & silicone pastry brush to add broth to brussel spouts - helped brown the cut side on the parchment but the top dryed out, & took a long time to cook through.

What kind of device do you use to moisten vegetables while roasting w/o oil? I tried a spoon & silicone pastry brush to add broth to brussel spouts - helped brown the cut side on the parchment but the top dryed out, & took a long time to cook through.

Why is some form of sweetener (pastes, liquid sweeteners) added to dressings? I don't like sweet dressings plus I prefer not to get used to the sweet taste.

Why is some form of sweetener (pastes, liquid sweeteners) added to dressings? I don't like sweet dressings plus I prefer not to get used to the sweet taste.

Are tomatoes always seeded? Why? Is it because the seeds/interior parts have no nutritional value?

Are tomatoes always seeded? Why? Is it because the seeds/interior parts have no nutritional value?

I'm usually cooking just for me. Can you suggest some quick sauces I can make for a plain meal that I then won't have to eat again all week.

I'm usually cooking just for me. Can you suggest some quick sauces I can make for a plain meal that I then won't have to eat again all week.

How do you create a main dish that has more crunch and firm texture? Eating WFPB most of the food is soft. We miss the crunch.

How do you create a main dish that has more crunch and firm texture? Eating WFPB most of the food is soft. We miss the crunch.

I've been freezing Aquafaba in ice cube trays (1 tbls). This is from the canned beans. Is that okay?

I've been freezing Aquafaba in ice cube trays (1 tbls). This is from the canned beans. Is that okay?

How far are into the green part of a leek should I be using for recipes?

How far are into the green part of a leek should I be using for recipes?

What is your opinion on coconut oil and butter in diet?

What is your opinion on coconut oil and butter in diet?

For allergies: what can I substitute for nuts, dates, chia seeds and nutritional yeast?

For allergies: what can I substitute for nuts, dates, chia seeds and nutritional yeast?

I am working on the chocolate ganache in the Pro Plant course. It calls for 3/4 cup of coconut butter. Is there a substitute?

I am working on the chocolate ganache in the Pro Plant course. It calls for 3/4 cup of coconut butter. Is there a substitute?

Can and how do you properly store uncooked Udon Noodles (from the recipe in Rouxbe)?

Can and how do you properly store uncooked Udon Noodles (from the recipe in Rouxbe)?

I am in close company of a community that is convinced that Ghee has health benefits. Having just watched Chrispiracy I am concerned. As an Ayurveda expert, what is your opinion?

I am in close company of a community that is convinced that Ghee has health benefits. Having just watched Chrispiracy I am concerned. As an Ayurveda expert, what is your opinion?

What is the consumer demand for plant base food market. Are consumers were seeking plant-based alternatives to traditional animal products like meat, dairy, and eggs?

What is the consumer demand for plant base food market. Are consumers were seeking plant-based alternatives to traditional animal products like meat, dairy, and eggs?

If you're cooking a dish with multiple ingredients - like pasta with mixed vegetables - do you cook each vegetable separately and then mix them together to heat through before serving or...?

If you're cooking a dish with multiple ingredients - like pasta with mixed vegetables - do you cook each vegetable separately and then mix them together to heat through before serving or...?

Are there methods to timing the cooking of the meal so all ingredients are done about the same time?

Are there methods to timing the cooking of the meal so all ingredients are done about the same time?

I just cooked Halibut with Lemon-Dill Beurre Blanc however the fish fillet got so mushy and the sauce was not with the right consistency.

I just cooked Halibut with Lemon-Dill Beurre Blanc however the fish fillet got so mushy and the sauce was not with the right consistency.

I am new to tofu, tempeh, seitan. What is the best way to start? Which one? Best way to prepare them?

I am new to tofu, tempeh, seitan. What is the best way to start? Which one? Best way to prepare them?

I pressure cook my own dry beans. Wondering if you have best practices for creating and storing Aquafaba from dried garbanzo beans?

I pressure cook my own dry beans. Wondering if you have best practices for creating and storing Aquafaba from dried garbanzo beans?

I have a question on date paste and maple syrup. When would you substitute those is it 1 for 1 or maybe less?

I have a question on date paste and maple syrup. When would you substitute those is it 1 for 1 or maybe less?

I had problems getting nice pancakes without oil following one of Rouxbe recipes. What is your recommendation, because they stick in my non-stick skillet?

I had problems getting nice pancakes without oil following one of Rouxbe recipes. What is your recommendation, because they stick in my non-stick skillet?

I just cooked Halibut with Lemon-Dill Beurre Blanc however the fish fillet got so mushy and the sauce was not with the right consistency.

I just cooked Halibut with Lemon-Dill Beurre Blanc however the fish fillet got so mushy and the sauce was not with the right consistency.

I've been on WFPB transition for a year now. My hubbie is still having bloating and discomfort. Any tricks to reduce these side effects and discomfort? Could the problem be with the canned beans?

I've been on WFPB transition for a year now. My hubbie is still having bloating and discomfort. Any tricks to reduce these side effects and discomfort? Could the problem be with the canned beans?

Can you recommend some knives and pans for use in the course?

Can you recommend some knives and pans for use in the course?

Can you talk a little about prunes and dates?

Can you talk a little about prunes and dates?

What do you think of monk fruit sweetener?

What do you think of monk fruit sweetener?

I’m having trouble getting a nice carmelization with roasted veggies. If I use a wetting substance for flavor it makes it steam and takes longer to cook and the potential of cooking. Any tips?

I’m having trouble getting a nice carmelization with roasted veggies. If I use a wetting substance for flavor it makes it steam and takes longer to cook and the potential of cooking. Any tips?

Should I store bags of hemp hearts in the fridge until I'm ready to use it?

Should I store bags of hemp hearts in the fridge until I'm ready to use it?

Do you have tips for assembly of Party Stackers?

Do you have tips for assembly of Party Stackers?

Why do many WFPB recipes use maple syrup to replace regular sugar? It's still sugar, yes?
What about the use of erythritol in place of maple sugar? or Date Paste?

Why do many WFPB recipes use maple syrup to replace regular sugar? It's still sugar, yes? What about the use of erythritol in place of maple sugar? or Date Paste?

What is a favorite snack that fits a vegan profile besides fruit and veggies?

I want to make nut butters using my new Vitamix but I am trying to be oil free. Can it be done without oil? Just soak the almonds and blend?

I want to make nut butters using my new Vitamix but I am trying to be oil free. Can it be done without oil? Just soak the almonds and blend?

I'm new to vegetarian cooking. I want to be able to make good, tasty food so I can stick with it. Can you share any tips?

I'm new to vegetarian cooking. I want to be able to make good, tasty food so I can stick with it. Can you share any tips?

If you need to watch fats and fat content, isn't fat higher the higher the percentage of cocoa?? and Cocoa butter?

If you need to watch fats and fat content, isn't fat higher the higher the percentage of cocoa?? and Cocoa butter?

TCHO chocolate bars are delicious! They have a variety of plant-based flavors and are Fair Trade.

TCHO chocolate bars are delicious! They have a variety of plant-based flavors and are Fair Trade.

What do you think of rice milk chocolate morsels by Enjoy Life? I am enjoying the flavor and they are making excellent chocolate chip cookies.

What do you think of rice milk chocolate morsels by Enjoy Life? I am enjoying the flavor and they are making excellent chocolate chip cookies.

I’ve noticed the trend of enrobing cooked vegetables (sweet potatoes), raw fruits. Is it best to store in the fridge or freezer?

I’ve noticed the trend of enrobing cooked vegetables (sweet potatoes), raw fruits. Is it best to store in the fridge or freezer?

I know you love chocolate, but do you have recommendations for substituting cacao in recipes for those who are caffeine sensitive, please?

I know you love chocolate, but do you have recommendations for substituting cacao in recipes for those who are caffeine sensitive, please?

Do low caloric density vegan chocolate treats exist or is it a higher caloric density treat to be enjoyed occasionally?

Do low caloric density vegan chocolate treats exist or is it a higher caloric density treat to be enjoyed occasionally?

Do you have any experience with the use of potato protein in place of aquafaba meringue and also in vegan buttercream icing to make it stiffer?

Do you have any experience with the use of potato protein in place of aquafaba meringue and also in vegan buttercream icing to make it stiffer?

Do you use Agave to sweeten chocolate?

Do you use Agave to sweeten chocolate?

What is the best brand of vegan dark chocolate bar on the market, to date?

What type of vegetable oil do you recommend for the Ganache cake?

What type of vegetable oil do you recommend for the Ganache cake?

How safe is it to use chocolate, given all the data that has been published about the heavy metals such as lead and cadmium contained in chocolate, especially dark chocolate?

How safe is it to use chocolate, given all the data that has been published about the heavy metals such as lead and cadmium contained in chocolate, especially dark chocolate?

Does adding nutritional yeast to a dish while the food is cooking diminish the nutritional value of the yeast?

Does adding nutritional yeast to a dish while the food is cooking diminish the nutritional value of the yeast?

Does freezing tofu diminish its nutrient value?

Does freezing tofu diminish its nutrient value?

Can you provide a few of your favorite sources for good quality, yet child labor free cocoa and vegan bars etc. I've been watching too many documentaries and feel a bit overwhelmed by how to find.

Can you provide a few of your favorite sources for good quality, yet child labor free cocoa and vegan bars etc. I've been watching too many documentaries and feel a bit overwhelmed by how to find.

Is there a homemade white miso receipe?

Is there a homemade white miso receipe?

Does FOK philosophy use traditional sauces like Umami, Vegan Oyster Sauce, Teriyaki Sauce, red chilli sauce, etc? I am concerned about the sugar content.

Does FOK philosophy use traditional sauces like Umami, Vegan Oyster Sauce, Teriyaki Sauce, red chilli sauce, etc? I am concerned about the sugar content.