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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?

I’m planning to switch from a gas to an induction range. How will it affect plant based cooking?

I’m planning to switch from a gas to an induction range. How will it affect plant based cooking?

I would love to know how to make a profit with this course.

I would love to know how to make a profit with this course.

Do you have a favorite jack fruit recipe?

Do you have a favorite jack fruit recipe?

What advice can you give for leveraging the course as best I can towards finding work as a personal chef or a recipe tester?

What advice can you give for leveraging the course as best I can towards finding work as a personal chef or a recipe tester?

Do you have any recommendations on how to achieve food processor like quality products if someone only has a blender?

Do you have any recommendations on how to achieve food processor like quality products if someone only has a blender?

I’m WFPB, no SOS. I love to make oriental foods but what can I use instead of sesame oil, oyster sauce, fish sauce, etc.?

I’m WFPB, no SOS. I love to make oriental foods but what can I use instead of sesame oil, oyster sauce, fish sauce, etc.?

Is it possible to provide us with the types of oils and which type is best for each cooking process, such as frying, browning, sautéing, etc.

Is it possible to provide us with the types of oils and which type is best for each cooking process, such as frying, browning, sautéing, etc.

When blanching food, do you start calculating the time after it starts boiling again or when you add the vegetables in the water?

When blanching food, do you start calculating the time after it starts boiling again or when you add the vegetables in the water?

What’s the best way to taste test spices/blends to see if you like them before using them?

What’s the best way to taste test spices/blends to see if you like them before using them?

Can you make fruit pastes without dehydrated fruit? Like if I purchase a regular mango from the store, which is cheaper than dehydrated products, can that be used directly?

Can you make fruit pastes without dehydrated fruit? Like if I purchase a regular mango from the store, which is cheaper than dehydrated products, can that be used directly?

Do you have any recommendations on the best uses of freezer space?

Do you have any recommendations on the best uses of freezer space?

I have been using coconut oil all my life, in my hair, in my food and on my skin. Why is it given a such bad name?

I have been using coconut oil all my life, in my hair, in my food and on my skin. Why is it given a such bad name?

Do you have any recommendations on cleaning stainless steel pans after no oil sautéing?

Do you have any recommendations on cleaning stainless steel pans after no oil sautéing?

For making risotto I will use Arborio, Carnaroli or Vialone Nano. Right now, I only have sushi rice. In an effort to “use what I have,” what are your thoughts about using sushi rice? Maybe not rinse it?

For making risotto I will use Arborio, Carnaroli or Vialone Nano. Right now, I only have sushi rice. In an effort to “use what I have,” what are your thoughts about using sushi rice? Maybe not rinse it?

A lot of recipes use nuts -- any recommendations for alternative due to nut allergies?

A lot of recipes use nuts -- any recommendations for alternative due to nut allergies?

What is the best all-around gourmet salt for cooking?

What is the best all-around gourmet salt for cooking?

I wanted to know how to make burritos in a fry pan without using oil so the tortilla doesn't stick to the pan.

I wanted to know how to make burritos in a fry pan without using oil so the tortilla doesn't stick to the pan.

I thought soy and corn were not good for you.

I thought soy and corn were not good for you.

What are your thoughts on organic produce vs. not organic?

What are your thoughts on organic produce vs. not organic?

What steps did you take to become a professional plant based chef?

What steps did you take to become a professional plant based chef?

I'm hoping to learn more techniques about dicing: how do the knife and guide finger work together.

I'm hoping to learn more techniques about dicing: how do the knife and guide finger work together.

How do chefs work around hard, waxy tomatoes?

How do chefs work around hard, waxy tomatoes?

What spice flavors work well together?

What spice flavors work well together?

Folks may like to know how to make homemade veggie stock with all the remnants of the veggies we use--the leftover pieces and skins of onions and garlic, celery leaves, carrot skins, etc. I save mine in the freezer until I have a full bag.

Folks may like to know how to make homemade veggie stock with all the remnants of the veggies we use--the leftover pieces and skins of onions and garlic, celery leaves, carrot skins, etc. I save mine in the freezer until I have a full bag.

What are the important courses for every chef?

What are the important courses for every chef?

Can you help with a general recommendation for oil free, no nuts, salad dressings?

Can you help with a general recommendation for oil free, no nuts, salad dressings?

Any recipe suggestions for hemp milk or hemp seeds? Anything I need to know on how the product behaves to best incorporate into meals?

Any recipe suggestions for hemp milk or hemp seeds? Anything I need to know on how the product behaves to best incorporate into meals?

What is a good homemade spice blend that does not contain seeds?

What is a good homemade spice blend that does not contain seeds?

Do you have any suggestions for a no oil garlic or truffle oil?

Do you have any suggestions for a no oil garlic or truffle oil?

What would you substitute for leeks, which are rather pricey now, in soups?

What would you substitute for leeks, which are rather pricey now, in soups?

Do you have a recommendation for a vegan low oil (possibly nut free) bechamel sauce?

Do you have a recommendation for a vegan low oil (possibly nut free) bechamel sauce?

Do you have any suggestions for dulse/seaweed alternatives?

Do you have any suggestions for dulse/seaweed alternatives?