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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s your favorite way to use Lion’s Mane mushrooms? 00:53

What’s your favorite way to use Lion’s Mane mushrooms?

What cooking class did you recently take in Italy? Can you share a little about it? 02:30

What cooking class did you recently take in Italy? Can you share a little about it?

What are your favorite ways to use spaghetti squash? 01:52

What are your favorite ways to use spaghetti squash?

I am looking for a way to get a part time culinary job, but I am 55 and not looking for full time employment, what do you suggest? This course is my only experience. 03:33

I am looking for a way to get a part time culinary job, but I am 55 and not looking for full time employment, what do you suggest? This course is my only experience.

I was interested in trying a recipe which is a lentil ragu with veggies and tomatoes but it adds 1 teaspoon of red wine vinegar. Why the vinegar? Are there other dishes you would add vinegar to? 02:43

I was interested in trying a recipe which is a lentil ragu with veggies and tomatoes but it adds 1 teaspoon of red wine vinegar. Why the vinegar? Are there other dishes you would add vinegar to?

How should one calculate the selling price of an item ? 04:27

How should one calculate the selling price of an item ?

Are you familiar with making sourdough bread? If so what is the recommendation for gluten free bread? 00:49

Are you familiar with making sourdough bread? If so what is the recommendation for gluten free bread?

Considering Halloween is very soon, I'd like to know what you offer trick or treaters? 02:02

Considering Halloween is very soon, I'd like to know what you offer trick or treaters?

Some food is so good I would love to meet the chef that prepared the meal. Is there a tactful way to do this? 01:34

Some food is so good I would love to meet the chef that prepared the meal. Is there a tactful way to do this?

What is the best way to incorporate espresso into a recipe? Also would it be best to buy espresso beans that are stronger? 03:45

What is the best way to incorporate espresso into a recipe? Also would it be best to buy espresso beans that are stronger?

I'm enrolled in the Cake Baking and Decorative Arts course on Rouxbe and I notice that there isn't a textbook of my course materials to buy for future reference. Will there be in the future? 01:20

I'm enrolled in the Cake Baking and Decorative Arts course on Rouxbe and I notice that there isn't a textbook of my course materials to buy for future reference. Will there be in the future?

For rice pilaf what other optional add-ons could I offer that make sense besides cilantro? 02:06

For rice pilaf what other optional add-ons could I offer that make sense besides cilantro?

What veggies would work best in a burrito? 00:53

What veggies would work best in a burrito?

Can you share any ideas on a tofu based burrito with very mild and minimal spices minimal spices? 02:39

Can you share any ideas on a tofu based burrito with very mild and minimal spices minimal spices?

Can you suggest any Plant Based pastry books? 00:48

Can you suggest any Plant Based pastry books?

What is the best way to clean stainless steel pans that is non-toxic? Can plain steel wool pads be used? 02:12

What is the best way to clean stainless steel pans that is non-toxic? Can plain steel wool pads be used?

What are a couple of other grains you like to use besides brown rice and quinoa and how do you like to use them? 03:01

What are a couple of other grains you like to use besides brown rice and quinoa and how do you like to use them?

How can you get four chicken carcases for stock? Do they sell them at some grocery stores? 03:48

How can you get four chicken carcases for stock? Do they sell them at some grocery stores?

Is eating fish bad because of the plastics in the ocean? what is the least bad option for fish? 03:23

Is eating fish bad because of the plastics in the ocean? what is the least bad option for fish?

Do you have a Whole Food, Plant-Based Mexican cookbook that you like for inspiration? 00:51

Do you have a Whole Food, Plant-Based Mexican cookbook that you like for inspiration?

Do you have a preference on where to purchase spices? 01:17

Do you have a preference on where to purchase spices?

Is there a resource to explore the combinations of Indian spices? How to use the combinations with different ingredients? 02:33

Is there a resource to explore the combinations of Indian spices? How to use the combinations with different ingredients?

What can I use to reduce sodium without compromising the saltiness? 02:43

What can I use to reduce sodium without compromising the saltiness?

Do you have a favorite cookbook that has delicious recipes? 02:13

Do you have a favorite cookbook that has delicious recipes?

How can I use chia and flax to thicken items but not impart some flavor and graininess to the dish? 02:24

How can I use chia and flax to thicken items but not impart some flavor and graininess to the dish?

What's the best way to store ginger root and turmeric root? 01:13

What's the best way to store ginger root and turmeric root?

Which pumpkin pudding turned out the best of the three ingredients you mentioned -- which was in the parfait you showed? 03:11

Which pumpkin pudding turned out the best of the three ingredients you mentioned -- which was in the parfait you showed?

I know you always say you should only substitute 2 ingredients in baking. I want to make a pumpkin roll, it calls for 4 eggs, does that count as 4 ingredients or 1 (eggs)? 02:29

I know you always say you should only substitute 2 ingredients in baking. I want to make a pumpkin roll, it calls for 4 eggs, does that count as 4 ingredients or 1 (eggs)?

Is there a way to do make sugar cookies with icing in a way that is whole food and plant based? 02:17

Is there a way to do make sugar cookies with icing in a way that is whole food and plant based?

Can you substitute jaggery or allulose equally when recipes call for granulated sugar? 02:38

Can you substitute jaggery or allulose equally when recipes call for granulated sugar?

What are the differences between using real vanilla extract, vanilla paste, or scraped vanilla beans? 02:58

What are the differences between using real vanilla extract, vanilla paste, or scraped vanilla beans?

Do you have any suggestions on what to mix with the pumpkin to add to a pie crust or even in making a pumpkin pudding? 03:43

Do you have any suggestions on what to mix with the pumpkin to add to a pie crust or even in making a pumpkin pudding?

What is the best thing to use to replace an egg wash on pastry crust to give it a nice coloring? 01:29

What is the best thing to use to replace an egg wash on pastry crust to give it a nice coloring?

What do you think is a great healthy alternate of halloween candy? Do you think passing out vegan treats is a good idea? 01:34

What do you think is a great healthy alternate of halloween candy? Do you think passing out vegan treats is a good idea?

Can you make some suggestions for quince and persimmon if they're not enjoyed as raw fruit? 02:04

Can you make some suggestions for quince and persimmon if they're not enjoyed as raw fruit?

What is your one go to plant based signature dish that could win over anyone to join that trend? 03:00

What is your one go to plant based signature dish that could win over anyone to join that trend?

What would be a rule of thumb measurement wise for a small, medium or a large onion? 00:39

What would be a rule of thumb measurement wise for a small, medium or a large onion?

Other than prep speed are there other considerations on soaking cashews in hot water or cold water or even boiling them for 15 minutes to soften? 01:02

Other than prep speed are there other considerations on soaking cashews in hot water or cold water or even boiling them for 15 minutes to soften?

Am I allowed to use any of the handouts from the Rouxbe courses for my students? 00:44

Am I allowed to use any of the handouts from the Rouxbe courses for my students?

I enjoyed the Rouxbe Ultimate Cooking Course. What would be the next Rouxbe Plant Based course you would recommend? 01:05

I enjoyed the Rouxbe Ultimate Cooking Course. What would be the next Rouxbe Plant Based course you would recommend?

The last time I steamed fresh green string beans (from a local farmer's market) I ended up with copper/ red colored water in the steamer. What causes this and is it a concern? 01:16

The last time I steamed fresh green string beans (from a local farmer's market) I ended up with copper/ red colored water in the steamer. What causes this and is it a concern?

What is the best way to learn different cultures' techniques of cooking? 03:28

What is the best way to learn different cultures' techniques of cooking?

I made and tried Plant Based Pho Soup for the first time. Incredible soup! But around 25-30 ingredients for stock and soup was a lot. Any simpler variations? 01:40

I made and tried Plant Based Pho Soup for the first time. Incredible soup! But around 25-30 ingredients for stock and soup was a lot. Any simpler variations?

We’ve been asked to do a presentation & demo in our community of plant-based food. What would you make to impress non-plant-based people? 02:35

We’ve been asked to do a presentation & demo in our community of plant-based food. What would you make to impress non-plant-based people?

Which gluten free flours do you recommend? Can any of the recipes in the course be made gluten free? 02:22

Which gluten free flours do you recommend? Can any of the recipes in the course be made gluten free?

Is there a way to connect with the other students? I know we have the FB page, but it would be nice to connect and share the experience together. 02:10

Is there a way to connect with the other students? I know we have the FB page, but it would be nice to connect and share the experience together.

It is suggested that I heat my new stainless clad set prior to adding oil. Does this work for using vegetable broth/water? 00:32

It is suggested that I heat my new stainless clad set prior to adding oil. Does this work for using vegetable broth/water?

Can the essential oil be used in foods? Essential oil vs extract? What's the difference? 02:10

Can the essential oil be used in foods? Essential oil vs extract? What's the difference?

Do you have any tips on using green banana flour? Any recipes? 01:46

Do you have any tips on using green banana flour? Any recipes?

When making oat milk, should the oats be rinsed before blending with water? 01:59

When making oat milk, should the oats be rinsed before blending with water?

For a small kitchen, do you have some advice on which cooking tools to buy first? Is it a good idea to buy only pots or do pans provide an important value? 02:33

For a small kitchen, do you have some advice on which cooking tools to buy first? Is it a good idea to buy only pots or do pans provide an important value?

Am I permitted to use some of the recipes in this course with modifications for cooking demonstrations? 00:56

Am I permitted to use some of the recipes in this course with modifications for cooking demonstrations?