Here at Cuisine Solutions, we have a team of talented chefs pioneering the sous vide movement with endless creativity and unmatched passion for the culinary arts.

Now, you have a chance to meet the incredible chefs behind some of your favorite Cuisine Solutions dishes. 

What sparked your interest in cooking and becoming a chef? 

“I grew up in a family that cooked together. My grandmother, uncles, everyone. And conversation was often about the next meal. Cooking was an expression of love. When I moved out on my own and started cooking for friends, someone asked me to help cater a gallery opening where another acquaintance asked if I wanted a job in a kitchen. Four years later, I decided to enroll in culinary school.” 

What interests you about sous vide? 

“The precision that allows for such a broad range of color and texture to be realized in a single product is amazing.” 

If you could add one dish to the Cuisine Solutions menu, what would it be? 

“I love the vibrancy and concentration of flavor you get from sous vide vegetables, and I would love to see some nice applications of that: cauliflower steak, or celeriac or mushroom ‘scallops.’ Plus, I already love our Mashed Parmesan Cauliflower."

What is your favorite cuisine? Favorite dish to prepare? 

“I was born in Nepal and grew up in India. So, my favorite cuisine is Nepalese and Indian. My favorite dish to prepare is my mom's recipe for fish curry. It’s done the very traditional way, using rockfish.” 

What advice would you give someone interested in learning to cook or improving their cooking skills? 

“Start with a positive attitude and set your goals. Take the time to understand cooking terms and learn basic skills. Invest in tools and kitchen equipment.” 

What is one of your favorite Cuisine Solutions dishes and why? 

“There are many items I love! Especially the Easy Gluten-Free Coconut Chia Oatmeal. You never tire of it, you can eat it at any time, and it’s very healthy.” 

How long have you been a chef? 

“I am a seasoned hospitality expert with over a decade of experience—12 or more years.” 

What are the advantages of the sous vide method over traditional cooking? 

“Precision and standardization of food products. You can really maintain quality every time you serve sous vide—whether it’s a home cooked meal for two or a banquet scenario for one hundred. You can expect the same quality every time.” 

What is your favorite sous vide cooking tool? Favorite kitchen gadget in general?  

“Tool: HydroPro Plus: very versatile. Kitchen Gadget: Paco Jet: endless possibilities.”