The first question - What is TVP?  TVP is the abbreviation for Textured Vegetable Protein. TVP is a highly nutritious soy product. It's rich in complete protein and contains no fat, so it is an excellent alternative to meat. TVP is made from defatted soy flour that has been cooked under pressure and then dried. …

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The Lunar New Year begins tomorrow so let's bring it in with this Asian dish inspired by the Japanese culture. Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake, filled with vegetables, and typically bound with eggs, but Chef Nico is going to show how to make a veganized version of this popular street food.  Yakisoba means fried …

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A crêpe or crepe is a very thin type of pancake. The first recorded recipe for Crêpes originates from Brittany, a region in western France, during the 13th century.  Crêpes are usually one of two varieties: sweet crêpes or savory galettes. In this class, Chef Nico is going to teach you how to create both …

Ooh La La Crêpes: Sweet & Savory Read More »

Koshari is so popular it has become Egypt's national dish. Koshari consists of many different elements, layered on top of each other to create a beautiful and elegant masterpiece of a meal. It's a mixture of chickpeas, pasta, rice, caramelized onions and lentils combined with a zesty tomato sauce.  The key to always creating an …

Cook Like An Egyptian: Koshari and Matbucha Read More »

Asia is so heavily focused on meat-based dishes and yet has some of the most fertile soil in the world.  The vegetables, herbs, ginseng, ginger thrive in the Asian climate – especially in S. Korea.  Korean street food has some of the best vegan dishes around.   After the Korean War (1950-1953), street food vendors provided affordable …

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It is suggested that mushrooms are one of the most sustainable sources of protein on the planet. They use much less water, energy and land than almost any other crop.  As a vegan, it is almost imperative that you learn not only how to cook with mushrooms but to learn about all of the varieties, …

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Bolivian cuisine is versatile and emblematic of the influences from the Spanish (of whom Bolivia was a former colony), the French and other cultures. Staples of Bolivian cuisine include beans, potatoes, corn and quinoa. Rice, pork and chicken were introduced to Bolivia by the Spanish.  We will be introducing vegan alternatives to chicken using soy …

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