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I'm having a problem using up what is in my kitchen for the pantry reset. Don't want to waste food. What do I cook as I transition? 01:18

I'm having a problem using up what is in my kitchen for the pantry reset. Don't want to waste food. What do I cook as I transition?

Any good references for plant based meals without peanuts or tree nuts? 01:16

Any good references for plant based meals without peanuts or tree nuts?

My stir fry's always come out gray brown,even if not overcooked. Do I have to cook each ingredient separately and mix them all at the end to prevent that? 02:25

My stir fry's always come out gray brown,even if not overcooked. Do I have to cook each ingredient separately and mix them all at the end to prevent that?

What brand(s) of knives do you recommend? 00:37

What brand(s) of knives do you recommend?

Do you have any recipes to make non-dairy cheese? 00:57

Do you have any recipes to make non-dairy cheese?

What are your thoughts on forced patina on a knife vs forming one naturally? 00:53

What are your thoughts on forced patina on a knife vs forming one naturally?

What knife do you recommend? 02:24

What knife do you recommend?

Any advice on your favorite spices to use to replace cooking with salt? 01:14

Any advice on your favorite spices to use to replace cooking with salt?

Is Stevia an acceptable Plant Based Whole Foods sweetener? 00:35

Is Stevia an acceptable Plant Based Whole Foods sweetener?

Can risotto and pilaf be made without oil? If so do you have any tips? 02:00

Can risotto and pilaf be made without oil? If so do you have any tips?

How do I cook spinach so that it is not waxy and chewy? 01:38

How do I cook spinach so that it is not waxy and chewy?

What is your favorite vegetable to dress with miso? 01:34

What is your favorite vegetable to dress with miso?

Do you have a favorite non-wheat tortilla recipe. I’m not gluten free, I’m just really awful at baking with wheat and normally have better luck with oat flour? 01:46

Do you have a favorite non-wheat tortilla recipe. I’m not gluten free, I’m just really awful at baking with wheat and normally have better luck with oat flour?

Is there any special place to purchase spices? For example, several recipes call for cumin seeds and all my stores carry is ground. Or, is there a way to substitute the seeds for ground in a recipe? 02:21

Is there any special place to purchase spices? For example, several recipes call for cumin seeds and all my stores carry is ground. Or, is there a way to substitute the seeds for ground in a recipe?

Do you buy food portioned towards one dish or try to plan for multiple dishes with the same ingredients? 01:37

Do you buy food portioned towards one dish or try to plan for multiple dishes with the same ingredients?

I made vegan mayo today, and it didn't thicken much. Any suggestions on how I could have rectified that? 01:48

I made vegan mayo today, and it didn't thicken much. Any suggestions on how I could have rectified that?

How do you keep your pans non-stick without oil? 01:59

How do you keep your pans non-stick without oil?

I have a recipe that requires Togarashi spice (Japanese) and it is, so far for me, impossible to find it in a grocery store. Is there anyway i could make my own blend - of course, i don't have a recipe, are you able to provide one ? 01:28

I have a recipe that requires Togarashi spice (Japanese) and it is, so far for me, impossible to find it in a grocery store. Is there anyway i could make my own blend - of course, i don't have a recipe, are you able to provide one ?

What is the advantage of sautéing first? 02:37

What is the advantage of sautéing first?

What are best ways to plan for the week? Any suggestions for a beginner? 02:44

What are best ways to plan for the week? Any suggestions for a beginner?

Do you have any tips on making your own tofu? 02:03

Do you have any tips on making your own tofu?

Do you recommend buying organic versus non organic fruits and veggies? If the fruit/ veggies are non organic how do you wash out pesticides and or chemicals that are sprayed? 03:40

Do you recommend buying organic versus non organic fruits and veggies? If the fruit/ veggies are non organic how do you wash out pesticides and or chemicals that are sprayed?

What foods (specifically fruit and produce) do not need to be refrigerated, e.g., potatoes, avocados, etc.? 01:55

What foods (specifically fruit and produce) do not need to be refrigerated, e.g., potatoes, avocados, etc.?

My husband uses a stone sharpening stick. Do you recommend that we switch to a sharpening stone? 03:29

My husband uses a stone sharpening stick. Do you recommend that we switch to a sharpening stone?

How do you work with children on nutrition, that do not live in your home and in fact live miles away. 03:10

How do you work with children on nutrition, that do not live in your home and in fact live miles away.

What tips do you have for getting the water out of firm tofu? Do you squeeze the whole block, or cut slices and then squeeze those? My marinated, baked tofu is too soft. 01:41

What tips do you have for getting the water out of firm tofu? Do you squeeze the whole block, or cut slices and then squeeze those? My marinated, baked tofu is too soft.

Hello Chef, what is a great way to make exotic fruits carpaccio such as mango, kiwi, and pineapple? 01:43

Hello Chef, what is a great way to make exotic fruits carpaccio such as mango, kiwi, and pineapple?

How do I store vegetables? Process them? What do I do with the greens to preserve them? 03:46

How do I store vegetables? Process them? What do I do with the greens to preserve them?

Does the Plant Based class have a recipe index on line for students to refer to? 00:58

Does the Plant Based class have a recipe index on line for students to refer to?

What advice can you give for cooking for a low fodmap plant-based diet? 03:55

What advice can you give for cooking for a low fodmap plant-based diet?

Could you recommend some websites or books that are based on knowledge and skills to cuisines from around the world? 02:30

Could you recommend some websites or books that are based on knowledge and skills to cuisines from around the world?

Can you speak on “smoke point” on various oils. Is there a chart of oils and their smoke point? 02:39

Can you speak on “smoke point” on various oils. Is there a chart of oils and their smoke point?

Since sous vide has become more popular and the same for pressure cooking (ie Instant Pot), had Rouxbe developed any specific recipes with these cooking devices? With “Batch Cooking” I would think there would be some time saving using them. 01:23

Since sous vide has become more popular and the same for pressure cooking (ie Instant Pot), had Rouxbe developed any specific recipes with these cooking devices? With “Batch Cooking” I would think there would be some time saving using them.

It seems to me that mise en place has a place if you are doing something where timing is important or for demonstration. But combining things together to be shaken up, mise en place seems a waste of dishes. Comment? 02:44

It seems to me that mise en place has a place if you are doing something where timing is important or for demonstration. But combining things together to be shaken up, mise en place seems a waste of dishes. Comment?

Is full fat coconut milk healthy even though the saturated fat content is so high? 01:26

Is full fat coconut milk healthy even though the saturated fat content is so high?

When measuring, are there specific Cups and Spoons to use. I have 3 sets of measuring cups (glass, melamine, and stainless and two sets of measuring spoons. One set of spoons are from England and are much larger than the spoons I use 03:23

When measuring, are there specific Cups and Spoons to use. I have 3 sets of measuring cups (glass, melamine, and stainless and two sets of measuring spoons. One set of spoons are from England and are much larger than the spoons I use

When u first went vegan, was it difficult? 05:28

When u first went vegan, was it difficult?

How can I make my vegetables healthier, raw or roast or steam? 06:11

How can I make my vegetables healthier, raw or roast or steam?

How can you convince your friends and family that a whole-food plant based diet is so much healthier than the SAD diet? 04:25

How can you convince your friends and family that a whole-food plant based diet is so much healthier than the SAD diet?

Would you please share some of your favorite brands of the quality balsamic vinegars? 07:44

Would you please share some of your favorite brands of the quality balsamic vinegars?

I was wondering since you studied in Portland Oregon did you try the wines there and if so how do you like the Oregon wines? 06:31

I was wondering since you studied in Portland Oregon did you try the wines there and if so how do you like the Oregon wines?

How do you store an opened bottle of Madeira wine? 03:03

How do you store an opened bottle of Madeira wine?

What's the best way to cut a recipe and meet the requirements, as well as their recipes in general? 04:12

What's the best way to cut a recipe and meet the requirements, as well as their recipes in general?

What's the difference between a broth, a bone broth, and a stock? 06:33

What's the difference between a broth, a bone broth, and a stock?

What's the difference between a spice and a seasoning? 09:10

What's the difference between a spice and a seasoning?

Recipe suggestions, knowing our guests will from there go on to other gatherings of huge feasts? 02:30

Recipe suggestions, knowing our guests will from there go on to other gatherings of huge feasts?

What are some ideas for simple appetizers? 03:11

What are some ideas for simple appetizers?

We deep fry our turkey so we have no fat or juice from the turkey. How to make tasty gravy? 02:13

We deep fry our turkey so we have no fat or juice from the turkey. How to make tasty gravy?

I save my veggie scraps to make broth. Is there a trick to ensuring that the flavor is balanced? What general guide of veggie ratio is best? 02:32

I save my veggie scraps to make broth. Is there a trick to ensuring that the flavor is balanced? What general guide of veggie ratio is best?

Can you suggest side dishes that can be prepared in advance and then only need to be reheated, without losing texture. 01:52

Can you suggest side dishes that can be prepared in advance and then only need to be reheated, without losing texture.

I've been very frustrated trying to source great quality (ideally organic) local produce, cheeses, meats and fish in an area that has a deep love affair with fast food. Any ideas how to find products not in stores or at the farmers market? 02:46

I've been very frustrated trying to source great quality (ideally organic) local produce, cheeses, meats and fish in an area that has a deep love affair with fast food. Any ideas how to find products not in stores or at the farmers market?

What seafood would you use to make seafood and vegetables jelly (seafood available: Cod, stingray, black pollock, monkfish, rock fish, scallop, mussel, and shrimp)? What would you add to the dish to make it both appealing and tasty? 02:21

What seafood would you use to make seafood and vegetables jelly (seafood available: Cod, stingray, black pollock, monkfish, rock fish, scallop, mussel, and shrimp)? What would you add to the dish to make it both appealing and tasty?