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What are a couple of your favourite dessert ideas that include tofu?

What are a couple of your favourite dessert ideas that include tofu?

What is your favorite dessert?

What is your favorite dessert?

Do you have some tips about how to create recipes? How do I keep track of what I used and keep track of what I should change next?

Do you have some tips about how to create recipes? How do I keep track of what I used and keep track of what I should change next?

Are there ways to make aqua faba last longer without falling apart?

Are there ways to make aqua faba last longer without falling apart?

Are there other options besides soaked cashews and sunflower seeds to recreate the creamy texture of dairy? I'm very allergic to both.

Are there other options besides soaked cashews and sunflower seeds to recreate the creamy texture of dairy? I'm very allergic to both.

What are the best alternatives for white sugar in vegan desserts?

What are the best alternatives for white sugar in vegan desserts?

Would you suggest more kneading or less kneading if my pizza dough was tough? Is it true there are many pizza dough recipes?

Would you suggest more kneading or less kneading if my pizza dough was tough? Is it true there are many pizza dough recipes?

Do you have a good vegan puff pastry which would accommodate gluten free, dairy free and legumes free?

Do you have a good vegan puff pastry which would accommodate gluten free, dairy free and legumes free?

When storing freshly baked breads (hot cross buns) should they be frozen or left on the counter until the weekend?

When storing freshly baked breads (hot cross buns) should they be frozen or left on the counter until the weekend?

What is the difference between roasting when using convection oven or conventional oven?

What is the difference between roasting when using convection oven or conventional oven?

Why does my food stick in my stainless steel pans?
I was told it was because I am not using enough oil but another source on the internet said the pan was not hot enough?

Why does my food stick in my stainless steel pans? I was told it was because I am not using enough oil but another source on the internet said the pan was not hot enough?

Have you ever used one of the 10-1 Auto Soy/Nut milk makers machines found on Amazon? If so, how do they compare to high speed blenders?

Have you ever used one of the 10-1 Auto Soy/Nut milk makers machines found on Amazon? If so, how do they compare to high speed blenders?

I have been exploring plant based alternatives (as per the course) and wondering if you had any amazing signature dishes for tofu and/or tempeh?

I have been exploring plant based alternatives (as per the course) and wondering if you had any amazing signature dishes for tofu and/or tempeh?

What is the best way to store various types of flour (Whole Wheat, Chickpea, etc.)? Would it be best in the pantry or refrigerator?

What is the best way to store various types of flour (Whole Wheat, Chickpea, etc.)? Would it be best in the pantry or refrigerator?

What order do I add oil, garlic, onions, flour salt, pepper, red sweet hungarian paprika, and what is the length of fry for best roux?

What order do I add oil, garlic, onions, flour salt, pepper, red sweet hungarian paprika, and what is the length of fry for best roux?

When baking something such as Whole Food, Plant-Based Samosas, what would be a few options you would consider using in place of the oil typically used to brush them before baking?

When baking something such as Whole Food, Plant-Based Samosas, what would be a few options you would consider using in place of the oil typically used to brush them before baking?

Would the water used to cook the dry beans work as well as aquafaba from canned in dishes?

Would the water used to cook the dry beans work as well as aquafaba from canned in dishes?

Can you suggest any changes for the salmon I make with with lemon, garlic, a little salt and a little pepper? I sometimes sprinkle bread crumbs. I bake it for 30 minutes at 350. I eat it but my kids don’t.

Can you suggest any changes for the salmon I make with with lemon, garlic, a little salt and a little pepper? I sometimes sprinkle bread crumbs. I bake it for 30 minutes at 350. I eat it but my kids don’t.

Can you suggest any changes for the salmon I make with with lemon, garlic, a little salt and a little pepper. I sometimes sprinkle bread crumbs. I bake it for 30 minutes at 350. I eat it but my kids don’t.

Can you suggest any changes for the salmon I make with with lemon, garlic, a little salt and a little pepper. I sometimes sprinkle bread crumbs. I bake it for 30 minutes at 350. I eat it but my kids don’t.

I make a creamy vegan cheese sauce with cashiews, water from a vitamix, nutritional yeast and spices. It is a little too sweet, anything I can add to cut the sweetness of the cashiews?

I make a creamy vegan cheese sauce with cashiews, water from a vitamix, nutritional yeast and spices. It is a little too sweet, anything I can add to cut the sweetness of the cashiews?

A friend of mine grows and cooks with lovage. Where would you use this herb?

A friend of mine grows and cooks with lovage. Where would you use this herb?

What is a good spice to add to my dishes that isn't too spicy, but will make my bland tasting food more exciting?

What is a good spice to add to my dishes that isn't too spicy, but will make my bland tasting food more exciting?

What is the correct way to cut an onion and a mango?

What is the correct way to cut an onion and a mango?

I may be misunderstanding something about cooking brown rice. I’ve read there are methods like starting rice in cold water or adding rice to boiling water. What does “hot rice” mean, and when?

I may be misunderstanding something about cooking brown rice. I’ve read there are methods like starting rice in cold water or adding rice to boiling water. What does “hot rice” mean, and when?

I'd like to know more about what it takes to get into food reviewing. What are the skills needed, how does one enter the field, is it somewhat lucrative? Is the space too crowded?

I'd like to know more about what it takes to get into food reviewing. What are the skills needed, how does one enter the field, is it somewhat lucrative? Is the space too crowded?

I tried making aquafaba meringue and they ended up being totally flat, do you have any advice?

I tried making aquafaba meringue and they ended up being totally flat, do you have any advice?

How would you make a strawberry whipped ganache or caramel?

How would you make a strawberry whipped ganache or caramel?

Why do you add the seaweed to chick pea liquid? I purchased canned chick peas with the seaweed and it was hard to separate it from the liquid.

Why do you add the seaweed to chick pea liquid? I purchased canned chick peas with the seaweed and it was hard to separate it from the liquid.

Can you share your experience and thoughts on cake decorating sites that are using various flavored ganache for icing instead of buttercream?

Can you share your experience and thoughts on cake decorating sites that are using various flavored ganache for icing instead of buttercream?

Please share your tips on a fail-safe vegan meringue to top my favorite citrus pie?

Please share your tips on a fail-safe vegan meringue to top my favorite citrus pie?

What are uses for whipped maple syrup? Can it be used to ice a cake?

What are uses for whipped maple syrup? Can it be used to ice a cake?

Are vegan tamales easy to create?

Are vegan tamales easy to create?

Would you comment on what to consider when looking for pure vanilla that is of good quality but not too expensive?

Would you comment on what to consider when looking for pure vanilla that is of good quality but not too expensive?

Do you have any thoughts on the waves of vegan restaurant closures, that the plant based trend appears in transition? There’re examples of pop-up, backyard, even side window food offerings, and a law in California.

Do you have any thoughts on the waves of vegan restaurant closures, that the plant based trend appears in transition? There’re examples of pop-up, backyard, even side window food offerings, and a law in California.

If there’re specific questions or thoughts and not objecting to a grade, is there a method to reach out directly on occasion?

If there’re specific questions or thoughts and not objecting to a grade, is there a method to reach out directly on occasion?

I’d like to know more about your meal planning in your own home. Are your meals Western, or more interestingly Ethnic? And what’s the timing of your 3 meals..or 2 meals?

I’d like to know more about your meal planning in your own home. Are your meals Western, or more interestingly Ethnic? And what’s the timing of your 3 meals..or 2 meals?

What would be a good addition to meatballs to make them vegan?

What would be a good addition to meatballs to make them vegan?

What base ingredients would you suggest for a tasty gluten-free vegan homemade pizza crust?

What base ingredients would you suggest for a tasty gluten-free vegan homemade pizza crust?

Can I do meatballs that are half meat and tofu and then bake or fry or braise them?

Can I do meatballs that are half meat and tofu and then bake or fry or braise them?

Many times you see recipes that say “season to taste”. How do you get to the point to know if it is as easy as a little salt or more like I need Nutmeg or ”X”?

Many times you see recipes that say “season to taste”. How do you get to the point to know if it is as easy as a little salt or more like I need Nutmeg or ”X”?

What are a couple ways you like to use or prepare brussel sprouts?

What are a couple ways you like to use or prepare brussel sprouts?

What is your favourite use of peanut butter in cooking?

What is your favourite use of peanut butter in cooking?

What are the various types of pizza crusts you have made, and which are your favorites?

What are the various types of pizza crusts you have made, and which are your favorites?

Using your oil-free chocolate cake recipe I made an upside down strawberry cake but there was no flavor from berries. Is it better to use a citrus and make a syrup with oj and maple syrup?

Using your oil-free chocolate cake recipe I made an upside down strawberry cake but there was no flavor from berries. Is it better to use a citrus and make a syrup with oj and maple syrup?

Can you please go over when to use Dutch chocolate powder or non dutch powder?

Can you please go over when to use Dutch chocolate powder or non dutch powder?

Do you have any preferences re using cacao or cocoa?

Do you have any preferences re using cacao or cocoa?

What brand of chocolate do you prefer to use in your chocolate ganache for the Chocolate Cake to live for?

Can almond flour be made by simply grinding almonds (type?) very fine? If so, is 1 cup unground almond = to 1c ground?

Can almond flour be made by simply grinding almonds (type?) very fine? If so, is 1 cup unground almond = to 1c ground?

How long should one safely keep confectioners icing in the fridge? I always make more than I need.

How long should one safely keep confectioners icing in the fridge? I always make more than I need.

I am curious to know whether the paste can substitute sugar when baking cakes or when doing creams?

I am curious to know whether the paste can substitute sugar when baking cakes or when doing creams?

Can tofu be combined in meatballs to be baked or fried??

Can tofu be combined in meatballs to be baked or fried??

Would you explain the difference between types of cocoa to bake with? (Dutch process, etc)

Would you explain the difference between types of cocoa to bake with? (Dutch process, etc)