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Frequently Asked Questions

Any suggestions on a good quality brand of chocolate?

Is there an easy way to temper chocolate?

Is there an easy way to temper chocolate?

What vegetable scraps are best to freeze for future use in making vegetable broth? Which ones would you leave out?

What vegetable scraps are best to freeze for future use in making vegetable broth? Which ones would you leave out?

What is the best way to effectively sauté with broth or water--particularly onions and garlic? What type of pan is best to use sauté with broth or water? Thank you.

What is the best way to effectively sauté with broth or water--particularly onions and garlic? What type of pan is best to use sauté with broth or water? Thank you.

When practicing seasoning proteins. Is there a way other than trial by fire or error? Are there any key indicators to look for when a protein is underseasoned before cooking, serving or tasting?

When practicing seasoning proteins. Is there a way other than trial by fire or error? Are there any key indicators to look for when a protein is underseasoned before cooking, serving or tasting?

What is the best way to store fresh pasta for later use?

What is the best way to store fresh pasta for later use?

Can you suggest any Asian or Chinese dishes that are intermediate/advanced dishes to try?

Can you suggest any Asian or Chinese dishes that are intermediate/advanced dishes to try?

How do we know what things are freezable or what we shouldn't freeze?

How do we know what things are freezable or what we shouldn't freeze?

I have kept a handful of epazote in a sealed jar for about 6 years, not really knowing where to use it. Can you tell me? (And is it too old?)

I have kept a handful of epazote in a sealed jar for about 6 years, not really knowing where to use it. Can you tell me? (And is it too old?)

For flavourful stew, is there an order to incorporate garlic, flour (I use for thickening,) onions, red paprika when starting stews? When is best to incorporate meat?

For flavourful stew, is there an order to incorporate garlic, flour (I use for thickening,) onions, red paprika when starting stews? When is best to incorporate meat?

In Indian cooking, dry chana dal or mung dal is often briefly toasted in hot oil before being added to a dish. Does this step actually cook the pulses, and is it enough to make them safe to eat?

In Indian cooking, dry chana dal or mung dal is often briefly toasted in hot oil before being added to a dish. Does this step actually cook the pulses, and is it enough to make them safe to eat?

Can I cook chicken and then freeze it for later use?

Can I cook chicken and then freeze it for later use?

How do restaurants perceive of +60 applicants? Is it even worth applying? What are some other options for food-related work for the “over-the-hill” gang?

How do restaurants perceive of +60 applicants? Is it even worth applying? What are some other options for food-related work for the “over-the-hill” gang?

In baking and pastry making, is it important to have a general understanding of the role of ingredients, especially the primary ones of flour, eggs, sugar, butter or fat, and liquids in regards to ratios?

In baking and pastry making, is it important to have a general understanding of the role of ingredients, especially the primary ones of flour, eggs, sugar, butter or fat, and liquids in regards to ratios?

Overcooking garlic can wreck a dish, what is your rule of thumb for when you add it?

Overcooking garlic can wreck a dish, what is your rule of thumb for when you add it?

If alcohol is in the ingredients for a recipe, is it for taste only? Example vanilla. If I prepare without alcohol what differences can I expect?

If alcohol is in the ingredients for a recipe, is it for taste only? Example vanilla. If I prepare without alcohol what differences can I expect?

Does the community pay for demos or do participants have to pay? If I may ask, does it bring you enough income to cover you?

Does the community pay for demos or do participants have to pay? If I may ask, does it bring you enough income to cover you?

What's the best food you've cooked at a demonstration?

What's the best food you've cooked at a demonstration?

What is a reasonable charge for individual attendees for virtual attendees, both prerecorded and live streaming on YouTube, i.e., how do you figure out what to charge?

What is a reasonable charge for individual attendees for virtual attendees, both prerecorded and live streaming on YouTube, i.e., how do you figure out what to charge?

What is considered a reasonable charge for an attendee?

What is considered a reasonable charge for an attendee?

What is the best way to "train" your palate? Or to teach palate training?

What is the best way to "train" your palate? Or to teach palate training?

Do you have tips for taking cooking video shots, hopefully from only one angle/camera?

Do you have tips for taking cooking video shots, hopefully from only one angle/camera?

What is a good sugar replacement for diabetics?

What is a good sugar replacement for diabetics?

My wife and I have a sweet tooth but we are trying to eat more healthy this year. Can you recommend a few tasty but very healthy deserts that are beginner level to make?

My wife and I have a sweet tooth but we are trying to eat more healthy this year. Can you recommend a few tasty but very healthy deserts that are beginner level to make?

I don't know anything about vegan cooking what's something easy to prepare?

I don't know anything about vegan cooking what's something easy to prepare?

How chocolate is white chocolate?

How chocolate is white chocolate?

Is there a basic vegan ratio for cake ingredients? How much % is flour, sugar, fat, egg replacer, milk?

Is there a basic vegan ratio for cake ingredients? How much % is flour, sugar, fat, egg replacer, milk?

I’m looking for “self raising flour” but it’s hard to find. Can’t I just take regular unbleached or cake flour and add something?

I’m looking for “self raising flour” but it’s hard to find. Can’t I just take regular unbleached or cake flour and add something?

I would love a basic cookie recipe that I can use for a variety of ingredients. What is the correct ratio of flour/liquid'leavening agent, etc?

I would love a basic cookie recipe that I can use for a variety of ingredients. What is the correct ratio of flour/liquid'leavening agent, etc?

When I use unbleached white wheat flour, I don't seem to have issues with my sourdough bread or cakes rising. Now using whole grain flours is causing a problem! Help!

When I use unbleached white wheat flour, I don't seem to have issues with my sourdough bread or cakes rising. Now using whole grain flours is causing a problem! Help!

I am making a "caramel sauce," made with sweet potatoes and plant-milk. To me, it highly resembles a caramel sauce, but it needs a new name. I am teaching a class on Thursday, and want to use a better description. Any thoughts?

I am making a "caramel sauce," made with sweet potatoes and plant-milk. To me, it highly resembles a caramel sauce, but it needs a new name. I am teaching a class on Thursday, and want to use a better description. Any thoughts?

When making your own "confectioner's sugar," do you suggest using arrowroot, cornstarch, or cream of tartar? My sugar base is an organic maple sugar and/or a coconut sugar.

When making your own "confectioner's sugar," do you suggest using arrowroot, cornstarch, or cream of tartar? My sugar base is an organic maple sugar and/or a coconut sugar.

How can I make a good crumble topping and what are some sweet alternatives other than refined sugar that won't spike blood sugar very much?

How can I make a good crumble topping and what are some sweet alternatives other than refined sugar that won't spike blood sugar very much?

What are you favorite ways to incorporate tofu into plant-based meals (and snacks)?

What are you favorite ways to incorporate tofu into plant-based meals (and snacks)?

Can any vinaigrette be used as a marinade as well? Or, is there a substantial difference/something I should take into consideration?

Can any vinaigrette be used as a marinade as well? Or, is there a substantial difference/something I should take into consideration?

If I cite Rouxbe on my YouTube channel, may I share some of your tips?

If I cite Rouxbe on my YouTube channel, may I share some of your tips?

Do you have a good lentil burger recipe with added veggies that you can share with us today?

Do you have a good lentil burger recipe with added veggies that you can share with us today?

What's your favorite way to fix vegan recipes that don't provide enough protein or don't include all food groups?

What's your favorite way to fix vegan recipes that don't provide enough protein or don't include all food groups?

Why does bread rise and pizza is flat?

Why does bread rise and pizza is flat?

Other than a shrub or kombucha, what kind of non-alcoholic beverages can you recommend?

Other than a shrub or kombucha, what kind of non-alcoholic beverages can you recommend?

Should I remove the skin of chickpeas before preparing a dish?

Should I remove the skin of chickpeas before preparing a dish?

Does Rouxbe offer courses dedicated to gluten free cooking?

Does Rouxbe offer courses dedicated to gluten free cooking?

What are your thoughts on titanium cutting boards? Will they ruin your knives?

What are your thoughts on titanium cutting boards? Will they ruin your knives?

How do you propose planning a week's mealplan, being cognizant of waste, utilizing ingredients responsibly, and yet creating tasty nutritious dishes?

How do you propose planning a week's mealplan, being cognizant of waste, utilizing ingredients responsibly, and yet creating tasty nutritious dishes?

Why is corn syrup is used in commercial pecan pie? I was told corn syrup is not good for your health.

Why is corn syrup is used in commercial pecan pie? I was told corn syrup is not good for your health.

Could you please share the tweel cookie recipe?

Could you please share the tweel cookie recipe?

On the topic of whipped cream, it’s not homemade but Violife heavy whipping cream works great. Almost triples in volume and holes up a few days.

On the topic of whipped cream, it’s not homemade but Violife heavy whipping cream works great. Almost triples in volume and holes up a few days.

Could you please tell me where I can find a vegan pecan pie recipe?

Could you please tell me where I can find a vegan pecan pie recipe?

I made aquafaba whipped cream for thanksgiving, and the next day separated and was mostly liquid, is there any way to preserve it so it can last a couple of days?

I made aquafaba whipped cream for thanksgiving, and the next day separated and was mostly liquid, is there any way to preserve it so it can last a couple of days?

I am looking for a solid recipe for a Buche de Noel and for oil and oil-less pie crusts.

I am looking for a solid recipe for a Buche de Noel and for oil and oil-less pie crusts.

Do you by any chance have a good vegan profiterole recipe you could share with me?

Do you by any chance have a good vegan profiterole recipe you could share with me?

Can you suggest a dessert that’s sweetened with stevia, monk fruit, allulose, or another sugar‑free option (no honey or molasses sneaking in)?

Can you suggest a dessert that’s sweetened with stevia, monk fruit, allulose, or another sugar‑free option (no honey or molasses sneaking in)?