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

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Sauces and Dressings

Learn how to create simple gluten-free sauces and dressings that will bring new life to your meals. I include recipes for tangy lime-ginger cashew sauce, sweet sesame teriyaki sauce, cilantro lemon pesto and many more.

5 Minute Sweet Maple Vinaigrette

April 26, 2022 (last updated December 15, 2022)

5 Minute Sweet Maple Vinaigrette

Close up of small glass pitcher with sweet maple vinaigrette dressing. close up of small glass pitcher with sweet maple vinaigrette dressing. Measuring spoon with maple syrup in front. White plate with green sald on wood board in back. Fork and tan napkin on left. Cutting board and bottle of maple syrup in background.
Easy Thai Inspired Vinaigrette Dressing

April 22, 2022 (last updated October 19, 2022)

Easy Thai Inspired Vinaigrette Dressing

Small glass pitcher pouring Thai inspired vinaigrette dressing onto salad on rectangular white plate. Wood board underneath. Cut lime and fresh ginger in front. White background.
3 Minute, Sweet & Salty Honey Butter Spread

April 11, 2022 (last updated August 16, 2022)

3 Minute, Sweet & Salty Honey Butter Spread

Easy Homemade Agave Nectar (Syrup) Substitute

March 3, 2022 (last updated November 29, 2022)

Easy Homemade Agave Nectar (Syrup) Substitute

Glass jar with agave syrup substitute and meatal measuring cup with brown sugar on left. Measuring spoon with brown sugar in front. White wood background.
Homemade Spicy Maple Syrup

March 1, 2022 (last updated December 17, 2022)

Homemade Spicy Maple Syrup

White plate with 2 stacks of pancakes with butter and raspberries on top. Glass pitcher above poring spiced maple syrup onto stack. Gray napkin on right.
DIY Homemade Bourbon Maple Syrup

February 27, 2022 (last updated December 20, 2022)

DIY Homemade Bourbon Maple Syrup

No Tomato, Low Acid BBQ Sauce

February 23, 2022 (last updated November 29, 2022)

No Tomato, Low Acid BBQ Sauce

Close up of jar of low acid BBQ sauce (tomato free) on wood board. Spoon above with sauce.
DIY (Cava Copycat) Homemade Lemon Herb Tahini Dressing

February 11, 2022 (last updated December 20, 2022)

DIY (Cava Copycat) Homemade Lemon Herb Tahini Dressing

Lemon herb tahini dressing in small glass pitcher. Spoon above with dressing. Lemon wedges and fresh herbs scattered. Bowl with salad on right.
Low Acid Salad Dressing with Tahini and Ginger

January 6, 2022 (last updated January 2, 2023)

Low Acid Salad Dressing with Tahini and Ginger

5 Minute, Homemade Chicken Wing Dipping Sauce

January 3, 2022 (last updated February 11, 2023)

5 Minute, Homemade Chicken Wing Dipping Sauce

2 metal cups with dipping sauce for chicken wings on wood board. Fresh chives, knife. slat shaker and glass mixing bowl in back. Gray background.
Kahlua and Cream Sauce for Bread Pudding

December 6, 2021 (last updated October 27, 2022)

Kahlua and Cream Sauce for Bread Pudding

Close up of plate with gluten free bread pudding with kahlua and cream sauce. Fork above with bite dripping with sauce.
Apple-Caramel Sauce for Bread Pudding

December 6, 2021 (last updated October 27, 2022)

Apple-Caramel Sauce for Bread Pudding

close up of glass jar pouring apple caramel sauces onto bread pudding slice on gray plate. White baking dish in background.
6-Minute Creamy Rum Sauce for Bread Pudding

December 6, 2021 (last updated December 27, 2022)

6-Minute Creamy Rum Sauce for Bread Pudding

Close up of gray plate with fork and slice of gluten free bread pudding topped with ice cream and rum sauce. Gray napkin and white baking dish in background.
Brandy White Chocolate Sauce for Bread Pudding

December 6, 2021 (last updated December 24, 2022)

Brandy White Chocolate Sauce for Bread Pudding

White baking dish with gluten-free bread pudding on wire rack. Small pitcher above pouring white chocolate brandy sauce onto bread pudding. White background.
Easy 3-Minute Orange Marinade for Chicken

July 29, 2021 (last updated December 28, 2022)

Easy 3-Minute Orange Marinade for Chicken

close up of grilled chicken with orange marinade on dark stone plate. Slice orange garnish, Fresh cilantro on left, lime wedges in front.
4 Ingredient Chicken Marinade in 5 Minutes

July 18, 2021 (last updated October 27, 2022)

4 Ingredient Chicken Marinade in 5 Minutes

chicken breasts cooking on grill. Pastry brush on left brushing marinade on chicken,
Fast and Easy Pomegranate Vinaigrette

June 5, 2021 (last updated February 16, 2022)

Fast and Easy Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Glass carafe pouring pomegranate vinaigrette onto salad on white plate with baby arugula, tangerine sections, shaved cucumber and pomegranate seeds. Fork and spoon on left. Small salt and pepper shakers in front right. Gray slate plate underneath, white background.
Easy Mango Vinaigrette

June 2, 2021 (last updated January 2, 2023)

Easy Mango Vinaigrette

Small glass carafe with mango vinaigrette dressing on wood board with cut fresh mango, sliced lime and small knife.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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. 
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Those mini corn dog bites are the favorite at my parties and are SUPER (pun intended) easy to make.
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Link to the recipes in my profile.
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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
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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.
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You'll find tips for perfect silky, smooth gravy, moist delicious stuffing, perfect pies, simple sided dishes and more.
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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.
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These cupcakes have a fluffy cinnamon spiced cake, traditional apple pie filling and an apple cinnamon buttercream frosting.
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Nothing says holiday brunch more than cranberry or Nothing says holiday brunch more than cranberry orange muffins. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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