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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I keep tofu moist in my regular oven?

How do I keep tofu moist in my regular oven?

Do you think that a tofu press is an important tool in the kitchen?

Do you think that a tofu press is an important tool in the kitchen?

Once you open a can of chickpeas, how long can you keep the aquafaba in the fridge?

Once you open a can of chickpeas, how long can you keep the aquafaba in the fridge?

What is the best and easiest way to clean a pasta maker?

What is the best and easiest way to clean a pasta maker?

How do vinegars, soy sauces fit into the whole food plan when cooking?

How do vinegars, soy sauces fit into the whole food plan when cooking?

Any recommendations for purchasing a mandoline slicer?

Any recommendations for purchasing a mandoline slicer?

Can a cleaver be sharpened in the same motion as a chef's knife? Or is it better to do by section?

Can a cleaver be sharpened in the same motion as a chef's knife? Or is it better to do by section?

What can I use as a replacement for vegan butter in pasta to help with them sticking together?

What can I use as a replacement for vegan butter in pasta to help with them sticking together?

I want to try making a tofu scramble for the first time. If adding kala namek black salt for the "egg taste", how much would be added for one block of medium firm tofu(500g)? Do you press out the water first?

I want to try making a tofu scramble for the first time. If adding kala namek black salt for the "egg taste", how much would be added for one block of medium firm tofu(500g)? Do you press out the water first?

Recently in office hours you recommended that graduates redo Rouxbe courses on their own. I’m redoing the Plant-based Pro Cert course, relearning things I had forgotten or rushed by, and trying different recipes for activities. Great advice! Thanks!

Recently in office hours you recommended that graduates redo Rouxbe courses on their own. I’m redoing the Plant-based Pro Cert course, relearning things I had forgotten or rushed by, and trying different recipes for activities. Great advice! Thanks!

Can I use nut butters, vegan yogurt or tofu instead of butter or oil in yeast breads?

Can I use nut butters, vegan yogurt or tofu instead of butter or oil in yeast breads?

I'd like to no oil saute onions, garlic and tomato on my gas stove in a stainless fry pan. I set my heat to medium high and do the water test for the 'mercury ball' of water. Then I add my onions. Pls advise on heat settings from that point on

I'd like to no oil saute onions, garlic and tomato on my gas stove in a stainless fry pan. I set my heat to medium high and do the water test for the 'mercury ball' of water. Then I add my onions. Pls advise on heat settings from that point on

Can you provide us with the best types of pots for cooking and why?

Can you provide us with the best types of pots for cooking and why?

Can someone achieve all their nutrients by plant based prepping especially meeting their protein requirements when starting at basic level? Can you provide a guided walk through to help some one who struggles to food prep.

Can someone achieve all their nutrients by plant based prepping especially meeting their protein requirements when starting at basic level? Can you provide a guided walk through to help some one who struggles to food prep.

I am working on the agar cheese for the Plant Based cooking class. It turned out to be the consistency of a weird lumpy mess. Could it be the agar, or am I not cooking it enough?

I am working on the agar cheese for the Plant Based cooking class. It turned out to be the consistency of a weird lumpy mess. Could it be the agar, or am I not cooking it enough?

Looking for input about types of recipes good for teaching cooking & getting started.

Looking for input about types of recipes good for teaching cooking & getting started.

Can you recommend a good knife for the inexperienced cook?

Can you recommend a good knife for the inexperienced cook?

I am signed up for the FOK culinary course. Is there a way to "fast track" through the course or test out?

I am signed up for the FOK culinary course. Is there a way to "fast track" through the course or test out?

I read online that there are exclusive facebook groups we can join once we have signed up for a Rouxbe course. I am in the ProCook course. Do you know how we join the facebook group?

I read online that there are exclusive facebook groups we can join once we have signed up for a Rouxbe course. I am in the ProCook course. Do you know how we join the facebook group?

Is there a way to post existing photos and recipes?

Is there a way to post existing photos and recipes?

What are some ways to get a Tomato based sauce or stew to balance - reduce Acidity?

What are some ways to get a Tomato based sauce or stew to balance - reduce Acidity?

Is flax egg a reliable binder? Also what's a good measurement to substitute one egg?

Is flax egg a reliable binder? Also what's a good measurement to substitute one egg?

How can I make time for cooking? It seems I get too busy and keep buying premade meals.

How can I make time for cooking? It seems I get too busy and keep buying premade meals.

I froze the liquid from the chickpeas to use for aquafaba. Then I read you need to reduce the liquid before freezing and/or using. Did I ruin my liquid? Can I still use it after thawing and then reduce it? Do you reduce yours first?

I froze the liquid from the chickpeas to use for aquafaba. Then I read you need to reduce the liquid before freezing and/or using. Did I ruin my liquid? Can I still use it after thawing and then reduce it? Do you reduce yours first?

I recently switched to induction cooking and I'm having trouble getting my conventional pressure cooker to pressure without burning the bottom of the food in it. Any suggestions?

I recently switched to induction cooking and I'm having trouble getting my conventional pressure cooker to pressure without burning the bottom of the food in it. Any suggestions?

Could you please tell me a good way to make spice rubs to adhere to tofu?

Could you please tell me a good way to make spice rubs to adhere to tofu?

How do I make Açai sorbet? Do I need an ice cream maker and what’s best source for Açai paste?

How do I make Açai sorbet? Do I need an ice cream maker and what’s best source for Açai paste?

How do you properly clean vegetables?

How do you properly clean vegetables?

I'm suffering from cravings and overeating. How to construct a balanced plate? Is it protein, fats, and carb? Is it necessary to do this for every meal?

I'm suffering from cravings and overeating. How to construct a balanced plate? Is it protein, fats, and carb? Is it necessary to do this for every meal?

What are the best foods/herbs for inflammation?

What are the best foods/herbs for inflammation?

I am wanting some direction in buying some stainless steel cookware. If I only buy one good fry pan to start how to determine quality, size, suitable for pan tossing. Where to purchase.

I am wanting some direction in buying some stainless steel cookware. If I only buy one good fry pan to start how to determine quality, size, suitable for pan tossing. Where to purchase.

How can someone who has a busy life working and studying and needs to eat healthy can easily get used to food prep at the minimum and gradually progress so that it does not seem to be a burden?

How can someone who has a busy life working and studying and needs to eat healthy can easily get used to food prep at the minimum and gradually progress so that it does not seem to be a burden?

Can you discuss making mayo & sauces - cashews versus soy. Pros and cons?

Can you discuss making mayo & sauces - cashews versus soy. Pros and cons?

Which sweeteners are best to worst, and how much should be consumed per day?

Which sweeteners are best to worst, and how much should be consumed per day?

I try to cook without oil as much as possible. In instances where oil is used what would be your suggestion for the healthiest?? What is your opinion on coconut oil?

I try to cook without oil as much as possible. In instances where oil is used what would be your suggestion for the healthiest?? What is your opinion on coconut oil?

How do I take my passion for food to a profitable business?

How do I take my passion for food to a profitable business?

I want to learn about cooking tempeh. The protein content interests me so I want to be able to enjoy it.

I want to learn about cooking tempeh. The protein content interests me so I want to be able to enjoy it.

What is a good mixture to use to bind the lentil burgers with?

What is a good mixture to use to bind the lentil burgers with?

Do you have any culinary books/podcasts/websites that you recommend?

Do you have any culinary books/podcasts/websites that you recommend?

I like baked 'kale chips'. I tried making them by placing them in a mixing bowl and adding balsamic vinegar, tamari and nutritional yeast. If I find the kale in this recipe to be too bitter, what might I omit or add?

I like baked 'kale chips'. I tried making them by placing them in a mixing bowl and adding balsamic vinegar, tamari and nutritional yeast. If I find the kale in this recipe to be too bitter, what might I omit or add?

I had a question in regards of using certain alcohol ingredients such as sake or wine. Is it a must to use those ingredients in the tasks asked to complete our recipes for grading?

I had a question in regards of using certain alcohol ingredients such as sake or wine. Is it a must to use those ingredients in the tasks asked to complete our recipes for grading?

I recently replaced my old Teflon coated cookware with GreenPan healthy ceramic coated pans and stockpots. The instructions say a small amount of cooking oil should be added to the cookware when using. What to do now?

I recently replaced my old Teflon coated cookware with GreenPan healthy ceramic coated pans and stockpots. The instructions say a small amount of cooking oil should be added to the cookware when using. What to do now?

How would you best determine when buying a pasta maker would be cost efficient?

How would you best determine when buying a pasta maker would be cost efficient?

I made some vegan Swedish meatballs (lentils and mushroom) recently and they were not holding well under pan frying. I used flax egg and Panko bread crumbs as a binder. Any suggestions on what to use next time to keep them together?

I made some vegan Swedish meatballs (lentils and mushroom) recently and they were not holding well under pan frying. I used flax egg and Panko bread crumbs as a binder. Any suggestions on what to use next time to keep them together?

Are there any recipes using pumfu (organic pumpkin seeds)?

Are there any recipes using pumfu (organic pumpkin seeds)?

Are there specific things that you should look for and avoid for a wfpb (whole foods plants based) lifestyle?

Are there specific things that you should look for and avoid for a wfpb (whole foods plants based) lifestyle?

Don’t want to waste anything especially fresh fruit/veggies. Ideas other than recalculating to fewer servings? I’m doing the class alone, one serving per dish.

Don’t want to waste anything especially fresh fruit/veggies. Ideas other than recalculating to fewer servings? I’m doing the class alone, one serving per dish.

Any suggestions on how to stop the discoloration of food when using an inexpensive expandable steamer basket? The food that rests on the basket turns gray.

Any suggestions on how to stop the discoloration of food when using an inexpensive expandable steamer basket? The food that rests on the basket turns gray.

How many years have you been vegan?

How many years have you been vegan?

As we should not be using oil, is it okay to use Coconut Milk for some Asian dishes?

As we should not be using oil, is it okay to use Coconut Milk for some Asian dishes?

Could you please explain what soy curls are and how to cook them?

Could you please explain what soy curls are and how to cook them?

Any advice about how to take good pictures of food plates?

Any advice about how to take good pictures of food plates?