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Chef Janet

So good, they'll never know it's gluten-free.

  • Gluten-Free Recipes
    • Appetizers and Snacks
    • Baked Goods
    • Breakfast
    • Dessert
    • Main Course
    • Salads
    • Sauces and Dressings
    • Side Dishes
    • Soup
    • Vegan
    • Vegetarian
  • Cooking Basics
  • Gluten-Free Diet Tips

About Me

When food allergies led me to become gluten-free more than 20 years ago, I was faced with limited gluten-free options. I missed many of my favorite foods and dishes. So I quickly started experimenting with making them gluten-free.

I was inspired to become a chef and learn more about cooking techniques. I studied Culinary Arts at Le Cordon Bleu College in 2010. I apply my culinary knowledge to create gluten-free dishes that rival your all your favorites and will satisfy even the fussiest eaters. I love to share my knowledge through customized cooking lessons.

Customized Cooking Lessons

I am a firm believer that cooking should not be complicated. Making your food taste great just takes a little know-how. See some examples of the gluten-free cooking lessons you might take with me. Once you understand how to balance flavors, season food and choose the right cooking method, cooking will feel so much easier. So I not only teach you how to follow a recipe, but I also give you the skills to become a better cook over all. My cooking tips posts will help you to develop some of these skills.

“Chef Janet! I loved your gluten free session at the online convention and it has put cooking into a different light for me. It has helped me immensely . . . I am truly grateful and know this will change the way I cook.“

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My Credentials

  • AA in Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
  • ServSafeยฎ  Manager Certified (Food Safety and Sanitation Practices) with the National Restaurant Association
  • Masterโ€™s Degree in Education from UCLA
  • More than 30 years as a teacher in the corporate world, public elementary education and summer camps.

I combine my skills as a teacher and chef to design customizedย lessons that include easy gluten-free recipes and menus. I work with adults and kids alike. so let me know how I can help! See more details about some of the cooking lessons I teach.

I am also available to work with brands on recipe development and product testing. Please get in touch to make an inquiry,

TEN FUN FACTS ABOUT ME
*I was a competitive equestrian in the hunter/jumpers for 35 years
*I am the director of a summer & winter horse camp
*I compete in dog agility trials with my 7 lb. chihuahua
*I don’t like bacon, I know you think I’m crazy
*I ‘m a sci-fi TV fan. Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, yep nerd level
*I was born in Brooklyn, NY but have lived in Los Angeles for 30+ years
*Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it’s just about the food
*Visiting a National Park is my perfect vacation-Sequoia is my fav
*I am a total figure skating fan. I don’t skate well though
*Pie is my favorite food

About Me
Hi, Welcome! I'm Chef Janet and I create gluten-free recipes that everyone will love, gluten-free or not.

Set up a customized lesson with me to learn basic cooking techniques, gluten-free, menu planning and kitchen tips to make your life easier. Follow me on instagram to keep up with my latest and let me know how I can help.

Follow along on Instagram

You can't go wrong with a vanilla cupcake with cho You can't go wrong with a vanilla cupcake with chocolate frosting. Am I right? Give me a ๐Ÿ‘ or a ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ if you agree. Link to the recipes in my profile.
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This gluten-free vanilla cupcake recipe is one of my tried & true recipes. It never fails me and has been the base for many of my other cupcakes. Top them with a luscious, creamy chocolate frosting and you have a classic.  Some @colorkitchenfoods rainbow sprinkles never hurt too.
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This is my contribution to the #baketobasics2021 hosted by the wonderful @prettydeliciouslife and @cook.like.a.tid. Thanks to them for the inspiration.  Check out the hashtag for more yummy basics.
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I LOVE LEMON in just about everything, especially I LOVE LEMON in just about everything, especially in this gluten-free chicken piccata. Link to the recipe for this classic Italian dish in my profile.
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Lemon, capers olive oil, butter and wine make this a perfect savory, acidy dish. Chicken piccata is a one-pan dish that uses a pan reduction technique. This means getting all of your ingredients ready and waiting at the stove for this process. My recipe provides step by step instructions to keep you organized.
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This sesame teriyaki chicken is gluten-free, sweet This sesame teriyaki chicken is gluten-free, sweet, salty, tangy and savory with just a few ingredients. The key is to use toasted sesame oil which is the most yummy fragrant oil. Link to the recipe in my profile @chefjanetk 
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I'm actually I'm more of a savory chef than a baker. But the holidays were upon us and y'all seemed to love the baked goods. I'll be mixing it up a little bit more for the next few weeks. I hope you enjoy this super quick and easy sauce that can flavor chicken, tofu, fish, rice, quinoa, noodles, veggies, stir fries oh, so many possibilities.

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These fun cupcakes are gluten-free,ย  grain-free, These fun cupcakes are gluten-free,ย  grain-free, dairy-free but are still a crave-worthy dessert! Link to the new recipe in my profile.ย 
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Almond flour, bananas & blueberries make up most of the ingredients. They're sweetened with agave and topped with a low/no-sugar ganache (using @lakanto chocolate chips) and my icing without powdered sugar (previous post).
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This is my contribution to the #healthierdessertinspo hosted by the wonderful @elisetriestocook @prettydeliciouslife and @ourlovelanguageisfood. Thanks to them for hosting and providing the inspiration

#healthydesserts #grainfreerecipe #healthydessertrecipes #glutenfreecupcakes #bananacupcakes #veganganache #dairyfreeglutenfree #dairyfreecupcakes #dairyfreerecipes #grainfree #chocolateganache #foodphotography #glutenfreeblogger #foodblogger #glutenfreebaking #bananarecipes #lowsugardessertโธ
Starting off this new year on a slightly sweet not Starting off this new year on a slightly sweet note with a savory ingredient. These gluten-free sweet potato muffins are moist, fluffy and dairy-free too. They have no cane sugar, just sweetened with maple syrup (or agave). Link to the new recipe in my profile.
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These muffins are topped with my no-powdered sugar icing. Yep, just slightly sweetened with a little agave. I'll tell you more about it tomorrow, but the recipe link is included with the muffins. 
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It was one of my 2020 goals to learn photography. It was one of my 2020 goals to learn photography. Before March, I knew absolutely nothing about using a camera other than pushing the shutter button. Thanks to @foodtographyschool for getting me started 
 & to @annedsherwood for taking me to another level.
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Some of my fav photos. Thank you so much for following along with me these past 9 months. I appreciate all the support and hope to give you more amazing photos and gluten-free recipes in 2021.

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A small bottle of champagne and some small bites A small bottle of champagne  and some small bites for a 2 person New Year's Eve. 
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These little polenta bites are a great way to use what you have. The new year means taking out the old & I am cleaning out my fridge.
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๐Ÿฅ‚Bite #1 is topped with leftover cranberry sauce, prosciutto & oregano leaves.
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๐Ÿฅ‚Bite #2 has pear butter I made with pears from a gift box with10 over ripe pears, prosciutto, thyme leaves & a dollop of @kitehillfoods vegan sour cream alternative. Chopped nuts are a great addition to either.
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How did I come up with these? Just think sweet+sour+salty+creamy+crunchy+fresh and you'll have a perfect bite.
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How to make the polenta bites: Simmer and stir โ…“ c polenta, 1โ…“ c water & ยฝ tsp salt for 30 minutes. Use a mini muffin tin & fill each well half way. Smooth out the top. Let sit 10 minutes then gently press a small spoon into the polenta to create an indent to hold the topping. Chill 2 hours or overnight. Makes about 12.
This no tomato, low acid pasta sauce uses butternu This no tomato, low acid pasta sauce uses butternut squash as the base. Perfect if you're on a low acid diet or you just want something new and different. All the traditional flavors of marinara go into this yummy comforting sauce.  Link to the recipe in my profile. 
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Make this recipe dairy-free and vegan by using vegetarian broth and vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast to get that perfect tangy flavor.
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