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Hi, I’m Jannell!

Welcome to My BF is GF (My Best Friend is Gluten-Free)—a space dedicated to gluten-free food that doesn’t miss a beat, inspired by Chinese-Canadian flavors, global travels, and the people I love.

Recipes

My BF is GF - Recipes

Coconut Dahl

Vietnamese-Style Omelette with Herb Salad

Vietnamese-Style Omelette with Herb Salad

Gluten-Free Kung Pao Shrimp

Gluten-Free Kung Pao Shrimp

Bo Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew)

Bo Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew)

Gluten-Free Vegan Coconut Mochi Waffles

Gluten-Free Vegan Coconut Mochi Waffles

Chicken and Squash Panang Curry (w/ Vegan Substitutes)

Chicken and Squash Panang Curry (w/ Vegan Substitutes)

Gluten-Free XO Stir-Fried Rice Cakes

Gluten-Free XO Stir-Fried Rice Cakes

Charred Baby Bok Choy with Pickled Red Onions and Peanuts

Charred Baby Bok Choy with Pickled Red Onions and Peanuts

Hong Kong Café Style Macaroni Soup

Hong Kong Café Style Macaroni Soup

Pandan Kaya French Toast with Poached Eggs

Pandan Kaya French Toast with Poached Eggs

Sous-Vide Hainan Chicken Rice

Sous-Vide Hainan Chicken Rice

Sambal Maple Quinoa Bowl with Peanut Dressing

Sambal Maple Quinoa Bowl with Peanut Dressing

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Nuoc Cham

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Nuoc Cham

Smacked Cucumber Salad

Smacked Cucumber Salad

Gluten-Free Sichuanese Liang Mian (Noodles with Sesame Chili Dressing)

Gluten-Free Sichuanese Liang Mian (Noodles with Sesame Chili Dressing)

Homemade Gluten-Free Ramen (Noodles)

Homemade Gluten-Free Ramen (Noodles)

Easy Miso Salmon

Easy Miso Salmon

Red Bean Date Balls

Red Bean Date Balls

Nicoise Chinoise

Nicoise Chinoise

Lemongrass Turmeric Soba Bowl

Lemongrass Turmeric Soba Bowl

Beef Rendang

Easy Broiled Sichuan Green Beans

Easy Broiled Sichuan Green Beans

Roasted Sweet Potato, Brassica and Kimchi Bowl

Roasted Sweet Potato, Brassica and Kimchi Bowl

Mango Custard with Graham Cracker Crumble

Mango Custard with Graham Cracker Crumble

Gado Gado Bowl

Ginger Scallion Oil

Ginger Scallion Oil

Gluten-Free Dan Dan Mian

Gluten-Free Dan Dan Mian

Edamame Hummus

Thai-Style Chicken Wings

Thai-Style Chicken Wings

Indonesian Corn Fritters (Bergedel Jagung)

Indonesian Corn Fritters (Bergedel Jagung)

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Monty’s : A Food Portrait of an Asian-Canadian Chef

A short compilation of gluten-free, Asian-inspired recipes from Monty's, my pop-up dinner series, that define my journey as a chef.

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some spring goodies 🌺

• scallion sesame focach (gf base by @bonappetit)

• dark choco dates w/ pb + walnuts (recipe in my ‘real food nutrition’ substack)

• @mollybaz’s scrunched mochi crepes w/ maple soy butter

for the past 5 years, i’ve been emerging from my cozy shell to share the things close to my heart

in 2021, it was #dumpthehate 🥟 and the wave of unexpected media that followed

this year, it’s sharing my book, which is a whole new kind

feeling like a big ol’ watermelon in these final weeks of prep before everything changes—both boyby and book baby arriving to take over the second half of 2025!! 💥

am i ready!? who knows!! just gonna ride the waves as they come and meet

🌸 7 must-try gluten-free asian restaurants in vancouver 🌸

@mikurestaurant – michelin guide sush with waterfront views. unreal salmon oshi aburi + lots of gf cooked options too!

@gyukakujbbq – gf-friendly grill-at-your-table bbq chain

growing up, food was ma’s love language. when words didn’t come easily, her love showed up in healing broths, cut fruit, and the prized steamed fish cheek, always saved for me 💕

📖 𝗠𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲

it’s #asianheritagemonth and #celiacawarenessmonth, so i’ll be sharing gems where both worlds meet 🤞🏼

kicking things off with:
📍 6 must-try gluten-free asian restaurants in toronto & montreal

@paitoronto – go-to thai spot

feeling warm and fuzzy from yesterday’s bb shower, which was really just a reason to gather around good food ☀️🫶🏼🌼

it’s been a wild week since launching pre-orders for 𝗠𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲, and now @barnesandnoble is featuring it in their pre-order promo!! 🎉

U.S. friends!! from now through friday, reward members get 25% OF