• About
  • Work with Me
    • Contact
  • Food Photography
  • Newsletter

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

I’m a chef who has lived gluten free for more than 20 years. I create recipes from light and healthy to your favorite comfort foods. Most of my recipes are super simple because I believe that great tasting food doesn’t need to be complicated.

I recently took up food photography and have really enjoyed the creative side of it. So I am the photographer for all the photos you see here and on my blog.

Overhead view of small white bowl with miso vinaigrette and wood spoon. White plate with salad in upper left. Blue napkin on right.

My Story

When food allergies led me to become gluten-free more than 20 years ago, I was faced with limited gluten-free options.ย 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.

close up of gluten-free blueberry muffins on wire rack. Blueberries scattered on left. White background.

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.“

-SC
overhead view of montage of baking tools and ingredients

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 customized 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 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.
*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

Do you need a cake or cupcakes for a gluten-free b Do you need a cake or cupcakes for a gluten-free birthday celebration? I've got you covered with a blog post with 16 ideas for fun,  festive & yummy cakes and cupcakes.
๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‚
All are gluten free and many can be made dairy-free as well. Most use Measure for Measure flour from @kingarthurbaking.
1. GF Carrot Cake
2. GF Funfetti Cupcakes
3. GF Red Velvet Cake
4. GF Lemon Cake
5. Grain-Free Vanilla Almond Flour Cake
6. GF Vanilla Cake
7. GF Mini Cupcakes in Choc & Vanilla
8. GF Vanilla Cupcakes
9. GF Coconut Layer Cake
๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‚
Not pictured: GF Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake,
GF Chocolate Cupcakes, GF Apple Pie Cupcakes, GF Butternut Squash Cake, Gf Chocolate Mug Cake, GF Vanilla Snack Cake, and GF Carrot Cake Cupcakes.
๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‚
#glutenfreebirthdaycake #glutenfreebirthday #losangeleschef #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreecake #glutenfreecupcakes #glutenfreecarrotcake #glutenfreevanillacake #glutenfreeredvelvet #glutenfreeblog #glutenfreelemoncake
No lie, these chicken wings were baked in the toas No lie, these chicken wings were baked in the toaster oven and still came out with golden brown delicious skin. 
๐ŸŒฝ ๐ŸŒญ๐ŸŒฝ
Those mini corn dog bites are the favorite at my parties and are SUPER (pun intended) easy to make.
๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ“
Link to the recipes in my profile.
๐ŸŒฝ๐ŸŒญ๐ŸŒฝ
#glutenfreesnacks #sportsnacks #glutenfreecorndogs #glutenfreerecipes #losangeleschef #glutenfreelosangeles #sportsfood #partysnacks #partyappetizers #glutenfreeparty
This gluten free red velvet cake is so moist and t This gluten free red velvet cake is so moist and tender they'll never know it's gluten free. Get the full recipe at chefjanetk.com
โ™ฅ๏ธ๐ŸŽ‚โ™ฅ๏ธ๐ŸŽ‚
#redvelvet #glutenfreecake #glutenfreeredvelvetcake #losangeleschef #glutenfreelosangeles #glutenfreeblog
#glutenfreebaking #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreebirthdaycake #bestglutenfreecakes #glutenfreerecipes
Thanksgiving prep has started in my kitchen! Wheth Thanksgiving prep has started in my kitchen! Whether you need a gluten-free stuffing recipe, gravy or an easy side, I've got you covered. Need a delicious, decadent dessert? I've got that too. Link in my profile to my Thanksgiving recipes.
๐Ÿ—๐Ÿฅง๐Ÿ 
You'll find tips for perfect silky, smooth gravy, moist delicious stuffing, perfect pies, simple sided dishes and more.
๐Ÿ ๐Ÿฅง๐Ÿ—
#glutenfreethanksgiving #thanksgivingrecipes #thanksgivingdesserts #glutenfreestuffing #glutenfreegravy #losangeleschef #glutenfreeblog #glutenfreepiecrust #glutenfreedessert
Pie and cupcakes are my favorite desserts so I put Pie and cupcakes are my favorite desserts so I put them together in one. These gluten-free apple pie cupcakes make for an awesome autumn dessert. Link to the recipe in my profile.
๐ŸŽ ๐Ÿฅง๐Ÿง
These cupcakes have a fluffy cinnamon spiced cake, traditional apple pie filling and an apple cinnamon buttercream frosting.
๐ŸŽ๐Ÿฅง๐Ÿง
#glutenfreecupcakes #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreeapplepie #losangeleschef #cinnamonbuttercream #glutenfreelosangeles #holidaydessert #glutenfreeholidays #autumndesserts #applepiecupcakes
Nothing says holiday brunch more than cranberry or Nothing says holiday brunch more than cranberry orange muffins. Link to the recipe in my profile.
๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŠ๐ŸŽˆ
#cranberryorangemuffins #glutenfreemuffins #holidaybrunch #glutenfreebaking #losangeleschef #glutenfreechef #glutenfreeblog #cranberryorange
This Sweet Potato Frosting is the perfect holiday This Sweet Potato Frosting is the perfect holiday topping for cupcakes, cakes muffins and anything your heart desires. There's just four ingredients and no cane sugar. Link to the recipe in my profile.
 ๐Ÿ  ๐Ÿง๐Ÿ 
Sweet potato puree, cream cheese, butter and maple syrup are all you need for this amazing frosting. Amazing on carrot cake, spice cake, vanilla cake and so much more.
๐Ÿง๐Ÿ ๐Ÿง
#sweetpotatofrosting #cakefrosting #glutenfreeholiday #holidaydesserts #glutenfreeblog #losangeleschef #glutenfreelosangeles #sweetpotatodessert #sweetpotatorecipe #cupcakefrosting #glutenfreecupcakes
Do you like your gluten-free pumpkin bread slather Do you like your gluten-free pumpkin bread slathered in a rum icing or a straight up?? Get the recipe - link my profile.
๐ŸŽƒ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿž๐ŸŽƒ๐ŸŽƒ
This recipe is super easy and makes an incredibly moist and delicious pumpkin bread that is good enough for dessert, brunch or a little autumn snack.
๐ŸŽƒ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿž๐Ÿž๐ŸŽƒ๐ŸŽƒ
#glutenfreepumpkinbread #pumpkinbread #glutenfreebrunch #glutenfreebaking #autumndesserts #glutenfreelosangeles #glutenfreechef #glutenfreeblog #pumpkindessert #fallbaking

Copyright © 2023 Chef Janet · Support by Foodie Digital · Privacy Policy · Accessibility Policy · Web Stories