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What’s a good substitute for coffee creamer on a WFPB diet? I’m particularly looking for sweetness. 01:32

What’s a good substitute for coffee creamer on a WFPB diet? I’m particularly looking for sweetness.

Can I roast a whole winter squash? 00:57

Can I roast a whole winter squash?

Could you take us through, say, a week of your breakfasts. I am stuck on oatmeal or muesli. 03:39

Could you take us through, say, a week of your breakfasts. I am stuck on oatmeal or muesli.

Ideas on how to turn my plant-based cooking passion into a business without having access to a commercial kitchen? 01:27

Ideas on how to turn my plant-based cooking passion into a business without having access to a commercial kitchen?

Looking for inspiration in using more sardines. 04:19

Looking for inspiration in using more sardines.

What's the best way to roast garlic? Suggestions for use. 04:47

What's the best way to roast garlic? Suggestions for use.

When cooking beans, and they are not needed for an hour or so after they are done, is it better to leave them in their cooking liquid while waiting, or to drain them, and let them wait absent the cooking liquid? 01:11

When cooking beans, and they are not needed for an hour or so after they are done, is it better to leave them in their cooking liquid while waiting, or to drain them, and let them wait absent the cooking liquid?

Are there any disadvantages to cooking vegetables in the microwave? 01:22

Are there any disadvantages to cooking vegetables in the microwave?

What is the best oil substitute and why? 00:29

What is the best oil substitute and why?

What is the best sugar substitute and why? 01:03

What is the best sugar substitute and why?

At what temperature do you roast Tofu? 00:47

At what temperature do you roast Tofu?

How long should Tofu be marinated for the best results? 00:30

How long should Tofu be marinated for the best results?

What are the best spices roasting extra firm Tofu? 01:23

What are the best spices roasting extra firm Tofu?

What should I consider shifting my diet from meat-centric to fish-centric? 05:52

What should I consider shifting my diet from meat-centric to fish-centric?

Is it safe for our health to cook on silicone (or bake with)? Has this been studied for safety. 01:58

Is it safe for our health to cook on silicone (or bake with)? Has this been studied for safety.

What are your most memorable holiday dishes that others ask for again and again? 04:20

What are your most memorable holiday dishes that others ask for again and again?

What are tips for sauteing without using oil or butter. Also looking for tips on make tasty salad dressings without using oils. 03:40

What are tips for sauteing without using oil or butter. Also looking for tips on make tasty salad dressings without using oils.

Which are your favorite vegetables to grill on a outdoor grill? Do you have any preparation tips and do you have any finishing sauces or spices you like to use? 07:27

Which are your favorite vegetables to grill on a outdoor grill? Do you have any preparation tips and do you have any finishing sauces or spices you like to use?

What is a WFPB substitute for coconut milk in Indian Food recipes? 01:13

What is a WFPB substitute for coconut milk in Indian Food recipes?

Plz discuss curry "101", as in origin, types, how grown and processed ... 05:27

Plz discuss curry "101", as in origin, types, how grown and processed ...

Do you have any tips on making Indian chapatis(rotis)...I never seem to know what the texture of the dough is supposed to be like...and I can't roll round rotis! 02:51

Do you have any tips on making Indian chapatis(rotis)...I never seem to know what the texture of the dough is supposed to be like...and I can't roll round rotis!

When making vegan palak paneer, using tofu (instead of the paneer).... is there a trick to getting tofu to have a paneer like chewiness, instead of just a mushiness? 01:09

When making vegan palak paneer, using tofu (instead of the paneer).... is there a trick to getting tofu to have a paneer like chewiness, instead of just a mushiness?

Can you share how you select a good butter? What should we look for? 05:13

Can you share how you select a good butter? What should we look for?

Is clarified butter better for you? Some people believe it has less cholesterol..could that be true? 03:20

Is clarified butter better for you? Some people believe it has less cholesterol..could that be true?

What are your favorite aiolis? 03:54

What are your favorite aiolis?

Can I use the same Extra virgin olive oil for making a crostini, caprese salad, and sautéing? 00:48

Can I use the same Extra virgin olive oil for making a crostini, caprese salad, and sautéing?

Extra virgin olive oil - how do I know which to buy? I have seen the same brand advertise "smooth" for sautéing or "robust" for marinades. Is there such a thing as an all around evoo, or should I have different brands for different purposes? 01:15

Extra virgin olive oil - how do I know which to buy? I have seen the same brand advertise "smooth" for sautéing or "robust" for marinades. Is there such a thing as an all around evoo, or should I have different brands for different purposes?

How healthy is it to add any kind of raw fat/ oil at the completion of a dish? 01:08

How healthy is it to add any kind of raw fat/ oil at the completion of a dish?

What is avocado oil typically used for? 01:07

What is avocado oil typically used for?

which oils are preferred for seafood, fish, beef... Which is for hottest to coolest cooking oils. 04:11

which oils are preferred for seafood, fish, beef... Which is for hottest to coolest cooking oils.

I fell hard for langostines, which I’d never eaten before. Can you recommend a purveyor and any special recipes? 01:27

I fell hard for langostines, which I’d never eaten before. Can you recommend a purveyor and any special recipes?

What is the best butter to use in baking compared to cooking? 02:04

What is the best butter to use in baking compared to cooking?

I am interested in your advice regarding oils for cooking with fish. I have always used butter. 02:27

I am interested in your advice regarding oils for cooking with fish. I have always used butter.

How critical is use of no-salt butter in cooking, when "salt to taste" is often directed in the recipe? 01:32

How critical is use of no-salt butter in cooking, when "salt to taste" is often directed in the recipe?

I am on a low fat diet, what are the best oils that pack in flavor but, can be used sparingly. What suggestions for reducing fat in your cooking? 00:48

I am on a low fat diet, what are the best oils that pack in flavor but, can be used sparingly. What suggestions for reducing fat in your cooking?

I have a family member who has celiac disease. Can you give any tips for substituting different flours in recipes? 03:08

I have a family member who has celiac disease. Can you give any tips for substituting different flours in recipes?

How do you wash your vegetables? 01:38

How do you wash your vegetables?

What dish has been the most challenging for you in plant based cooking 03:07

What dish has been the most challenging for you in plant based cooking

Can you eat anytime on a WFPB diet? 01:03

Can you eat anytime on a WFPB diet?

I just graduated from the Plant pro course and was looking into a ServSafe class. Can you give some info on this topic and whether it is something I might need in the future if I plan to do cooking demos at a community center. 01:41

I just graduated from the Plant pro course and was looking into a ServSafe class. Can you give some info on this topic and whether it is something I might need in the future if I plan to do cooking demos at a community center.

What is the best cooking method to maintain the color of green vegetsbles? 01:55

What is the best cooking method to maintain the color of green vegetsbles?

Little is mentioned about the use of organic produce in online vegan food preparation formats, or my collection of FoK magazines. I’m curious about why that is not considered a priority, especially for raw foods. 04:41

Little is mentioned about the use of organic produce in online vegan food preparation formats, or my collection of FoK magazines. I’m curious about why that is not considered a priority, especially for raw foods.

I was wondering if I will receive an actual copy of my graduation completion certificate or is the digital version the only version. I graduated from the Professional Plants program. 00:57

I was wondering if I will receive an actual copy of my graduation completion certificate or is the digital version the only version. I graduated from the Professional Plants program.

What supplements would you suggest be taken when eating plant based? 01:24

What supplements would you suggest be taken when eating plant based?

What is the difference between microwaving, boiling, or steaming vegetables. Which method is the best to use? 03:21

What is the difference between microwaving, boiling, or steaming vegetables. Which method is the best to use?

If it’s true that masticating each mouthful 30 or 50 times makes nutrients more easily utilized, can we also assume that we would need/want less food to fulfill our dietary needs? 01:01

If it’s true that masticating each mouthful 30 or 50 times makes nutrients more easily utilized, can we also assume that we would need/want less food to fulfill our dietary needs?

Plant Based eating is new for me so I'm not sure what to ask, looking for all answers to everything. 02:20

Plant Based eating is new for me so I'm not sure what to ask, looking for all answers to everything.

How soon after the first use should I hone my chef knife 02:07

How soon after the first use should I hone my chef knife

What do you make of the topic of grains being unhealthy because of inflammation- especially gluten? Even for people who don't have celiac. 02:51

What do you make of the topic of grains being unhealthy because of inflammation- especially gluten? Even for people who don't have celiac.

I need recommendations on what name brand chef's knife to buy. Even if you can give me some name brands that are of great quality that would really help my confusion. I like the feel of the standard chef's knife. I have never tried the Japanese ones 03:58

I need recommendations on what name brand chef's knife to buy. Even if you can give me some name brands that are of great quality that would really help my confusion. I like the feel of the standard chef's knife. I have never tried the Japanese ones

Could you please explain how to adjust cooking temp and time for higher elevation . I went from 1,700 elevation in CA to 6,500 in CO . I make Cornish pasties so I’m dealing with short crust pastry . Should I add more or less water to dough ? 04:53

Could you please explain how to adjust cooking temp and time for higher elevation . I went from 1,700 elevation in CA to 6,500 in CO . I make Cornish pasties so I’m dealing with short crust pastry . Should I add more or less water to dough ?

Could you shed some light on the role of pickles in modern plant based cuisine, including how to position them when plating? 02:50

Could you shed some light on the role of pickles in modern plant based cuisine, including how to position them when plating?