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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.

This Kahlua and cream sauce for bread pudding cooks in 5 minutes in one pot. It’s a creamy, silky sauce that is perfect on almost any dessert or even pancakes, waffles or crepes. Be sure to check out my recipe…

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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.

This apple caramel sauce is an amazing alcohol-free, sweet topping for bread pudding. There are just five ingredients in this easy recipe that is a delicious sweet and tart dessert sauce. It is also amazing on crepes, pancakes or waffles….

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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.

This quick to make, creamy homemade rum sauce recipe is the perfect boozy topping for bread pudding. Sweetened with condensed milk, it takes just 6 minutes to make in a small pot on the stovetop and quickly thickens into a…

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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.

With just four ingredients and one bowl you can have a delicious boozy brandy sauce for bread pudding in minutes. A white chocolate base makes this a sweet creamy sauce. Be sure to check out my recipe for gluten-free bread…

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January 14, 2021 (last updated March 18, 2022)

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting for Cupcakes and Cakes

piping back with chocolate buttercream frosting piping frosting on to vanilla cupcake. 2 cupcakes with frosting in background. White marble plate.

This chocolate buttercream frosting is rich and creamy. Cocoa powder along with a little coffee give plenty of dark chocolate oomph to this frosting. The frosting is the perfect consistency to pipe onto cupcakes or decorate a cake. Top my…

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January 3, 2021 (last updated August 9, 2021)

How to Make Icing Without Powdered Sugar

squeeze bottle piping white icing without powdered sugar onto gluten-free muffin. iced muffins in background

This easy icing recipe uses coconut cream as the base and includes no powdered sugar. It’s perfect for putting a drizzle on muffins, quick breads and more. I’ve included helpful tips for handling the coconut cream below! This icing is…

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December 3, 2020 (last updated November 29, 2021)

Easy Cookie Icing Recipe

squeeze bottle drizzling easy cookie icing onto gltuen free cut out cookie. Decorated cookies with icing and sugar.

This 3 ingredient, easy cookie icing recipe is as simple as it gets. It gives a beautiful glossy topping to your favorite sugar cookies, gingerbread cookies or holiday cut out cookies. Use it as is or add color for your…

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October 13, 2020 (last updated January 29, 2021)

How to Make a Fruit Compote

A fruit compote is such an easy way to turn a dessert or savory dish into a showstopper. A compote is simply fruit, that is cooked with some sweetener. Add salt, spices, citrus and more for a complex mix of…

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July 21, 2020 (last updated May 12, 2021)

Candied Pecans (Spicy)

scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with spicy candied pecans in white bowl

These candied pecans have a little spicy kick and can turn a dessert from ordinary to wow. They make a great topping for ice cream (even better with a little chocolate), my gluten-free sweet potato pumpkin pie, gluten-free spice cake….

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July 20, 2020 (last updated February 7, 2021)

Magic Shell

magic shell pouring onto vanilla ice cream in white bowl. 2 bowls of ice cream in background

Remember the dipped soft-serve ice cream you used to love? Or maybe you still love it. That gorgeous coating of chocolate that magically hardened as soon as it hit the ice cream? It may be magic but it couldn’t be…

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July 16, 2020 (last updated May 11, 2021)

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Crumb

overhead shot of gluten-free blueberry crisp topped with gluten free cinnamon crumb in white baking dish

Cinnamon on anything baked is such a perfect exclamation point. The gentle spicy kick from cinnamon wakes up all the other flavors and makes your baked goods memorable. This gluten-free cinnamon crumb (aka streusel) is such a perfect topping on…

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June 14, 2020 (last updated September 25, 2021)

Easy Strawberry Sauce

vanilla ice cream in white bowl topped with easy strawberry sauce. Bowl of strawberry sauce on left and ice cream scoop on right

This 3 ingredient easy strawberry sauce is a great quick way to make a simple dessert or breakfast more interesting. Use the sauce on ice cream, on a gluten-free pancake with banana and peanut butter or on my gluten-free peanut…

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

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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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