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Is there a whole grain gluten free couscous any where. If so what’s it called and where can I purchase it?

Is there a whole grain gluten free couscous any where. If so what’s it called and where can I purchase it?

Is brining food useful for any cooking method?

Is brining food useful for any cooking method?

I use a lot of fresh basil, but don’t manage to go the the store very often, and what I buy tends to wilt very quickly. Recommendations?

I use a lot of fresh basil, but don’t manage to go the the store very often, and what I buy tends to wilt very quickly. Recommendations?

What is the best way to make a gluten free pizza crust which actually has the crunch and air pockets. Then what do you use for an oil free cheese topping WFPB?

What is the best way to make a gluten free pizza crust which actually has the crunch and air pockets. Then what do you use for an oil free cheese topping WFPB?

I want to decorate a cake with whipped cream. What can I add to it to make it more stable?

I want to decorate a cake with whipped cream. What can I add to it to make it more stable?

What are the differences between stock based clear soup and broth based clear soup?

What are the differences between stock based clear soup and broth based clear soup?

What is the difference between heavy cream and whipping cream? Can they be used interchangeably?

What is the difference between heavy cream and whipping cream? Can they be used interchangeably?

How do I start to enjoy cooking? I want to love cooking, but I just don't.

How do I start to enjoy cooking? I want to love cooking, but I just don't.

Are there ways to know the quality of ingredients or which are better or top of the line? Is it name, is it packaging or is it live and learn?

Are there ways to know the quality of ingredients or which are better or top of the line? Is it name, is it packaging or is it live and learn?

What is a good flour or combination of flours to make gluten free bread with?

What is a good flour or combination of flours to make gluten free bread with?

I’d like to earn a chef certification, for a few reasons but where do you think I should start?

I’d like to earn a chef certification, for a few reasons but where do you think I should start?

How can we get vitamin D through food?

How can we get vitamin D through food?

How can I ensure I'm getting enough protein if eating plant based?

How can I ensure I'm getting enough protein if eating plant based?

What do you look for when purchasing a good quality chef's knife?

What do you look for when purchasing a good quality chef's knife?

Is there content about stainless steel pans, or can you discuss today, or even brand tips, moderate price?

What is the best order of tasks in Mise en place, that is what tasks should be done first, second, third and so on? What is the most efficient physical set up, in other words, what should go where in your work space?

What is the best order of tasks in Mise en place, that is what tasks should be done first, second, third and so on? What is the most efficient physical set up, in other words, what should go where in your work space?

Many of the recipes on Rouxbe have oil as an ingredient. Forks does not use oils. I am confused.

Many of the recipes on Rouxbe have oil as an ingredient. Forks does not use oils. I am confused.

Can you recommend any of the chopping devices that I see advertised?

Can you recommend any of the chopping devices that I see advertised?

What is a good method for keeping food warm, both before serving, during a meal and warming the plates?

What is a good method for keeping food warm, both before serving, during a meal and warming the plates?

Can spices be measured and put together in setting up a mise en place if there is no specific detail to the order they are to be added to a recipe?

Can spices be measured and put together in setting up a mise en place if there is no specific detail to the order they are to be added to a recipe?

Can you give me tips on how to sauté without oil, in a pan that's not non-stick. I tried onions, then mushrooms, without much success.

Can you give me tips on how to sauté without oil, in a pan that's not non-stick. I tried onions, then mushrooms, without much success.

Hoping to learn about substitutions for nuts where nuts are used for creaminess or thickening in sauces, dressings, etc.

Hoping to learn about substitutions for nuts where nuts are used for creaminess or thickening in sauces, dressings, etc.

Which buttercream is the best for hot weather like Florida?

Which buttercream is the best for hot weather like Florida?

I want to buy new cookware, and I'm confused as to what is best to buy. Does stainless steel leech chromium and nickel or other harmful things? Or is stainless steel a healthy way to cook? Is ceramic better?

I want to buy new cookware, and I'm confused as to what is best to buy. Does stainless steel leech chromium and nickel or other harmful things? Or is stainless steel a healthy way to cook? Is ceramic better?

What is the best way to use the vegetables after making a vegetable stock?

What is the best way to use the vegetables after making a vegetable stock?

I just made the plant based Buttah. I was wondering how long you think it will last in the fridge?

I just made the plant based Buttah. I was wondering how long you think it will last in the fridge?

Are there plant based recipes for specific medical needs?

Are there plant based recipes for specific medical needs?

When I make a parfait out of silken tofu and bananas it turns brown, what can I add to keep it from turning brown?

When I make a parfait out of silken tofu and bananas it turns brown, what can I add to keep it from turning brown?

I still have difficulty to describe the taste, aroma, flavor and smell of a final dish? Any tips or recommendations?

I still have difficulty to describe the taste, aroma, flavor and smell of a final dish? Any tips or recommendations?

When a recipe calls for smoked tofu, does it come this way or do I give it that flavor?

When a recipe calls for smoked tofu, does it come this way or do I give it that flavor?

Do you have a simple recipe for a fat free pie crust?

Do you have a simple recipe for a fat free pie crust?

There are numerous material choices of pots and pans. How do we choose the best for our needs?

There are numerous material choices of pots and pans. How do we choose the best for our needs?

Our family prefers an alcohol- and vinegar-free diet. Is there a list of acceptable taste substitutions?

Our family prefers an alcohol- and vinegar-free diet. Is there a list of acceptable taste substitutions?

How long should a reduced balsamic vinegar last and does it need to be refrigerated for longer duration?

How long should a reduced balsamic vinegar last and does it need to be refrigerated for longer duration?

How can I start a business cooking healthy meals to the seniors in my community?

How can I start a business cooking healthy meals to the seniors in my community?

Is there any way to add all of the caloric and detailed dietary info for the recipes you post in Rouxbe? My other question us why us the X in Rouxbe silent?

Is there any way to add all of the caloric and detailed dietary info for the recipes you post in Rouxbe? My other question us why us the X in Rouxbe silent?

Ohhh yummy!chocolate hummus frosting..Please share recipe.

Ohhh yummy!chocolate hummus frosting..Please share recipe.

Just read in the PlantBased Pro course that olive oil (and flax, hemp, nut oils) shouldn't be used with heat and maybe should be refrigerated! Can you talk more about why this is? I've always cooked with EVOO and never thought to put it in the fridge.

Just read in the PlantBased Pro course that olive oil (and flax, hemp, nut oils) shouldn't be used with heat and maybe should be refrigerated! Can you talk more about why this is? I've always cooked with EVOO and never thought to put it in the fridge.

I echo what Chef Char is saying about kitchen reno. I am in process, There are rules, the 'triangle', but as Chef Char said, think about how you work.

I echo what Chef Char is saying about kitchen reno. I am in process, There are rules, the 'triangle', but as Chef Char said, think about how you work.

Do you have a good plant based sugar free frosting you like?

Do you have a good plant based sugar free frosting you like?

Do you have any tips for storing and keeping veges?

Do you have any tips for storing and keeping veges?

For firm tofu - was it crumbly when I baked it because I didn’t get all the water out? Are there tips for working with this substance?

For firm tofu - was it crumbly when I baked it because I didn’t get all the water out? Are there tips for working with this substance?

When I soaked my cashews about 5 hours and then put them in a vitamix, they still seemed bumpy and not smooth. How do I get a rich and creamy texture out of it?

When I soaked my cashews about 5 hours and then put them in a vitamix, they still seemed bumpy and not smooth. How do I get a rich and creamy texture out of it?

Are there kitchen layout plans that are better for the everyday cooking person who does not have room for an island?

Are there kitchen layout plans that are better for the everyday cooking person who does not have room for an island?

What are your go to recipes for entertaining?

What are your go to recipes for entertaining?

I’m reading a lot of bad comments about using coconut oil, what are your thoughts? Besides olive oil, which one is your favorite for cooking?

I’m reading a lot of bad comments about using coconut oil, what are your thoughts? Besides olive oil, which one is your favorite for cooking?

Can you talk about honey? Is it OK to use in tea?

Can you talk about honey? Is it OK to use in tea?

Can you share any hints for cooking for one without freezing extra servings?

Can you share any hints for cooking for one without freezing extra servings?

Any tips on how to start your plant-based cooking workshop business? Courses for further specialised online training? Tips on staying connected with Rouxbe and other students?

Any tips on how to start your plant-based cooking workshop business? Courses for further specialised online training? Tips on staying connected with Rouxbe and other students?

Can you share any tips on catering an out of town event?

Can you share any tips on catering an out of town event?

Can you cook tomatoes on a carbon steel pan? And how do you deglaze it? Can you use alcohol like beer and wine?

Can you cook tomatoes on a carbon steel pan? And how do you deglaze it? Can you use alcohol like beer and wine?

I always thought that you should not crush dried herbs in your hand Because you didn’t wanna lose any of the flavor. In the Forks Over knives course they recommend that you crush the herbs prior to adding them to your cooking. What are your thoughts?

I always thought that you should not crush dried herbs in your hand Because you didn’t wanna lose any of the flavor. In the Forks Over knives course they recommend that you crush the herbs prior to adding them to your cooking. What are your thoughts?