There Are Several

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic There Are Several to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing There Are Several, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• valuable hints to
• follow when using
• oils.
• 1. Purchase cold-on
• expeller-pressed oils
• (unrefined).
• 2. Avoid hardened oils
• (hydrogenated).
• 3. Never reuse oil that has
• been used for frying.
• 4. Refrigerate all oils after
• opening.
• 5. All oils should be
• stored in a cool, dark
• cupboard.
• 6. Never consume oil that
• smells rancid.
• 7. Olive oil maintains a
• longer shelf life than
• most oils.
• 8. Don’t let oils heat to
• smoking.
• 9. To saute or stir fry, use
• 2 tablespoons of water
• in the oil.
• Cashew Cheese Sauce
• 1/2 cup canned Pimentos on 1/8 cup dried
• 2 tsp. Lemon juice
• 1 tsp. Onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. Garlic powder
• 3 Tbs. Nutritional yeast flakes
• 3/4 cup Raw cashews
• 1 cup Water
• 1/4 tsp. Salt
• Put all ingredients in blender, and blend until creamy smooth,
• at least 3 minutes. Put in a saucepan on low heat, and stir

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Serving Suggestions: • use for Chili con Queso • use over nachos • use for anything you would normally use cheese on