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September 22, 2020 (last updated November 29, 2021)

How to Zest a Lemon With or Without a Zester

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Fancy tools aren’t needed to zest a lemon (but they do make it quick and easy, when available!). Here’s how to zest a lemon with or without a microplane or zester. What the heck is lemon zest, you ask? The…

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August 20, 2020 (last updated January 8, 2021)

How to Salt Your Food

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This info on how to salt your food is meant to help you when cooking without a recipe. When you bake or follow a recipe, the exact amount of salt is usually listed. But when you roast a chicken, boil…

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July 22, 2020 (last updated January 8, 2021)

How to Use Fresh Ginger

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Fresh ginger is a fast and easy way to get flavor into your food. It may be easier to use the powdered stuff but the special kick you get from fresh is worth an extra minute. Here’s how to use…

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July 21, 2020 (last updated October 9, 2021)

How to Balance Bitterness in Food (+ Examples!)

small white bowl of green olives, wedges of orange and lemon peel, small knife, chocolate chips, white bowl of coffee granules

Learn how to balance bitter foods with other flavors to make them taste better in this helpful guide. Combining ingredients thoughtfully can create incredibly flavorful dishes. Examples below! Combining and balancing one flavor with another is what makes food taste…

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July 17, 2020 (last updated February 7, 2021)

How to Cut a Watermelon

whole watermelon with rind cut off on wood cutting board with white marble background

(Like a Pro) There’s an easy way to cut a watermelon and a hard way. Unless you want wedges of melon with the rind on, here’s a way to get it from whole to cubes with ease. This is a…

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July 17, 2020 (last updated June 9, 2021)

How to Set Up a Gluten-Free Kitchen

white kitchen counter and backsplash. Wood Shelves with jars, bottles, vintage tins. Stand mixer bowl of fruit, cutting board and plant on counter.

If you’re converting to a gluten-free diet because you simply want to try it out, no need to worry. But if you have Celiac Disease, a severe gluten allergy or intolerance, consider not just the food but also the tools…

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July 16, 2020 (last updated July 8, 2021)

How to Cook Brown Rice

white bowl with raw brown rice on burlap mat with wood spoon

I’ll show you how to cook brown rice without stress. Are you terrified at the thought of cooking brown rice? I don’t blame you. So many things can go wrong. It might come out too sticky, too mushy or half…

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June 8, 2020 (last updated June 6, 2021)

Gluten-Free Pie Crust

gold ceramic pie pan with unbaked pie crust. Whit marble background with flour scattered.

Here’s how to make gluten-free pie crust making easier than ever. If you’ve ever made a pie crust with wheat-based flour, you know that over-working the dough and adding too much water are no-nos. Why? Too much water and too…

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June 2, 2020 (last updated March 18, 2021)

How to Cut an Onion

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(with minimal tears) How to cut an onion with minimal tears. Is it possible? The answer is yes, so put away the tissues and follow these simple rules and steps. Be sure to check out more of my cooking lessons…

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May 15, 2020 (last updated June 17, 2022)

How to Cook Quinoa

white bowl of quinoa with chopped tomato, cilantro and green onion, cutting board in background with tomato, onion and cilantro

In my opinion quinoa is underappreciated. It entered mainstream US cuisine about 10 years ago and has become increasingly popular. But maybe you’ve only had it at a restaurant and want to give it a try at home. So here…

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July 27, 2019 (last updated February 4, 2021)

How to Peel and Devein Shrimp

platter of chili-lime shrimp on skewers on bed of greens with lime slices

I am a very impatient person, especially when it comes to food! So, I love shrimp as my protein because it cooks quickly and goes well with so many flavors. Italian, Asian, Latin, Southern . . . so many possibilities….

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This Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes are super mo This Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes are super moist and filled with warm spices. The recipe mixes up in one bowl for easy clean up. Full is recipe at chefjanetk.com.
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These Mini Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes are the pe These Mini Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes are the perfect two bite treat. Get the easy recipe, plus a mini chocolate cupcake recipe, at chefjanetk.com.
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These Peanut Butter Whiskey Cookies are the new fa These Peanut Butter Whiskey Cookies are the new favorite of my taste testers. They were begging for more the second they took the first bite. If you like sweets with your cocktail, then this is the cookie for you! Link to the brand new recipe in my profile.
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I found that the whiskey flavor faded a little bit in baking so I created a peanut butter whiskey icing to make sure that they taste boozy.
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Spring means berries, so get ready for new recipes Spring means berries, so get ready for new recipes with berries. These Gluten-Free Fresh Strawberry Muffins are first up! Link to the new recipe in my profile.
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I normally make my baked goods dairy-free too, but I wanted a buttery tasting muffin. So these muffins start with creamed butter and sugar for a muffin with a beautiful texture and flavor. I used Namaste Gluten-Free flour, but the recipe works well with other gluten-free flour blends.
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies with teff flour Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies with teff flour - straight from the oven are about as good as it gets. Get the recipe at chefjanetk.com
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These buttery Gluten-Free Drop Biscuits are my new These buttery Gluten-Free Drop Biscuits are my new favorite comfort food. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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The recipe includes real butter and buttermilk and just a few more simple ingredients. It is super easy and makes it to the oven in less than 10 minutes if you use a food processor.
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These Gluten-Free Raspberry Lemonade Cupcakes are These Gluten-Free Raspberry Lemonade Cupcakes are a sweet and tart spring treat. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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This recipe is super easy and mixes up in just a few minutes. I include tips for making sure that the raspberries don't all sink to the bottom. I top them with my vanilla buttercream frosting but they'd also be amazing with my pipeable cream cheese frosting.
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These Gluten-Free Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes combine These Gluten-Free Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes combine 2 of my favorite flavors. They are moist, fluffy and super easy to make. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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Top them with my vanilla buttercream frosting or tangy cream cheese frosting. Add a tiny bit of blueberry juice to either one for this pretty purple frosting.
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