Today, we're thrilled to welcome back culinary innovator Chef Del Sroufe, the mastermind behind Forks Over Knives—The Cookbook. Since his plant-based journey began in 1989, Chef Del has made it his mission to create flavorful, nourishing food that's accessible to all. With experience ranging from running his own bakery to executive chef roles, he now shares his expertise at the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies.

Just in time for the holidays, join us as Chef Del shares his tips for crafting delicious, crowd-pleasing treats to bring everyone to the table!

"It's a lot easier for people to come towards you when they're not feeling defensive about their own choices. And then to give up on the idea of perfection for others, what you do and what you eat is your choice. They're going to make their own. You can make it available. You can make it beautiful. You can make it taste great, but that doesn't bring them to the table. They've got to make that decision for themselves. The only people who are not getting enough protein are people who do not get enough calories. Get rid of the steamer, get rid of the boiler, get on the stove top or get in the oven and roast and see the difference in your foods. The problem is that these guys are gonna find out In their 50s and 60s that they've got kidney disease now because they had so much protein beating up on their body." - Chef Del Sroufe

What we discuss in this episode:

- Chef Del's advice for navigating the holidays as a vegan.

- The truth about protein on a plant-based diet and how to meet protein needs easily.

- Thanksgiving turkey alternatives from Chef Del.

- Key techniques for oil-free cooking.

- How to make delicious vegan mashed potatoes.

- Chef Del's holiday recipes, preparation tips for holiday feasts, and details on his upcoming cooking classes.

- Ideas for vegan dishes perfect for potlucks.

- An overview of Chef Del's cooking retreats.

Resources:

- Website: Chef Del Sroufe - https://chefdelsroufe.com/

- CNS Kitchen community: CNS Kitchen - https://cnskitchen.nutritionstudies.org/