Japanese beef & kabocha curry
A gentle Japanese curry made with marinated beef, sweet kabocha squash, and grated apple for natural sweetness. Thickened with Canyon kids’ curry roux and simmered in chicken broth.
Pasta Bolognese
A cozy take on the classic Italian sauce, made lighter and gentler for toddlers.
Pizza
This soft-crusted pizza uses artisan bread flour for a chewy but toddler-friendly base, topped with a savory minced pork mixture and mild cheese.
Japanese Drumette & Veggie Rice Cooker Stew
A Japanese-inspired rice cooker recipe adapted from @jun_mama_gohan: chicken drumettes, sweet potato, carrot, and onion simmered in a soy-based broth with luscious chicken oils.
Pangasius Fish Fingers
Make crispy and healthy fish fingers at home with pangasius fillets. A no-salt, toddler-friendly recipe that’s oven-baked or pan-fried.
Whole Roast Baby Chicken
A simple toddler-friendly roasted chicken recipe.
Matsutake Takikomi Gohan (松茸炊き込みご飯)
A fragrant autumn rice dish made with rare Yunnan matsutake mushrooms - a gift from Jessica at Common Farms after I first fell in love with them at the Michelin-starred Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic.
Banana Oat Bites
These Banana Oat Bites are the perfect grab-and-go snack for little ones. Versatile recipe - you can add chia seed, flaxseed or sesame seeds for extra nutrition.
Easy Fried Rice
An easy toddler-friendly fried rice with leftover salmon, sweet corn, broccoli, carrot, onion koji, and a touch of shoyu koji.
One-Pan Stir-Fry Noodles with Veggies
A cozy, one-pan noodle stir-fry with soft, marinated chicken, colorful veggies, and thin Shanghai noodles.
Salmon Onigiri
Mini salmon onigiri, shaped with Saran wrap for easy toddler grip. Gentle seasoning, soft rice, and flaky baked salmon.
Banana Bread (Using Sourdough Discard)
Sourdough discard always feels like a waste, especially on days you’re not baking bread. This moist, toddler-friendly banana bread turns that “waste” into a wholesome family snack. Soft, lightly tangy, and naturally sweet from ripe bananas, it’s perfect for breakfast, snack time, or the lunchbox.
Homemade Play Dough
Soft, squishy, and easy to make - this homemade play dough recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and a splash of vinegar or lemon juice instead of cream of tartar.
Avocado & Boiled Egg Salad with Yuzu-Sesame Dressing
Creamy avocado meets chunky boiled egg in a salad lifted with a tangy sesame-yuzu dressing. Quick, wholesome, and full of flavor.
Earl Grey Chiffon Cake (GF, DF)
A treat for you, mama (or dad). A light and airy Earl Grey chiffon cake, made with soy milk, rice flour, and coconut sugar instead of refined sugar. Elevated with lemon zest.
Nut-free Bliss Balls
My lazy blender snackballs: chewy, naturally sweet, and made in minutes with oats and dates. These no-bake bites are toddler-approved, freezer-friendly, and perfect for popping into a snackbox.
Banana Oat Pancakes
Cinnamon banana oatmeal, but way more fun to eat in pancake form! These mini pancakes are wholesome, filling, and a big hit with Kenzo and his friends. Perfect as a cozy breakfast or packed into a snackbox.
Bagel Bites
Two-ingredient dough, endless topping options. These mini bagel bites are soft, chewy, and perfect for little hands—whether packed into a snackbox or served warm at home.
Easy Tamagoyaki (Japanese Egg Roll)
A simple Japanese egg roll made in a round pan, lightly seasoned with shoyu koji, mirin, and spring onion. Quick, toddler-friendly, and perfect for everyday meals.
Creamed Corn with Chicken
A creamy toddler-friendly dish made with corn, chicken, onion, and carrot — blended smooth, then finished with butter, flour, and milk. Naturally sweet, iron-rich, and perfect with pasta or bread.