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.
Peanut Butter Cookies
Wholesome peanut butter almond flour cookies made with just 3 ingredients, plus optional flaxseed and cinnamon. A soft, nutty, small-batch recipe that’s toddler-friendly (12m+) and ready in 15 minutes.
4-Ingredient, No-Knead Sourdough Bread
Easy sourdough bread made with just flour, water, starter, and Himalayan salt. Naturally fermented, crusty outside, soft inside, and toddler-friendly.
Salmon & Broccoli Cream Pesto Fusilli
A creamy salmon and broccoli fusilli made lighter with milk instead of heavy cream. Packed with brain-boosting salmon, fiber-rich broccoli, and a touch of pesto, this toddler-friendly pasta is nourishing enough for little ones yet delicious for the whole family.
Shoyu Koji
Shoyu koji is my secret weapon for making toddler meals flavorful. This natural Japanese seasoning is packed with umami and enzymes that make food easier to digest. Easiest one to make!
Ginger Koji
Ginger koji is a natural, lightly fermented seasoning that supports digestion and adds gentle warmth to toddler meals. Add it to meatballs, congee, or soups.
Garlic Koji
Garlic koji is a gentle, fermented paste that adds natural umami to baby and toddler meals. No additives, just enzymes, garlic, salt, and rice koji.
Onion Koji
The best substitute for consommé. Onion koji is a sweet, enzyme-rich seasoning made with blended onions and rice koji. It’s the perfect toddler-safe flavor booster for porridge, pasta, or soups.
4-Ingredient, No-Knead Bread
A crusty, chewy homemade bread made with just 4 pantry staples: flour, natural salt, yeast, and water. No kneading, no preservatives, and perfect for toddlers 10 months and up.
Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl (親子丼)
A soft and cozy oyakodon (chicken and egg rice bowl) made toddler-safe with gentle broth, marinated chicken, and silky cooked egg. Uses koji for umami, with simple substitutions if you don’t have any in the fridge!
Banana Muffin
A soft, naturally sweet banana muffin with no refined sugar — just ripe banana and the tiniest drizzle of maple for balance. These one-bowl muffins bake up tender, fluffy, and gently spiced with cinnamon, with hemp seeds for a little protein and healthy fat. My go-to snack for playdates and busy mornings, and always the first thing to disappear. Perfect warm from the oven, packed for school, or stashed in the freezer for easy toddler snacks.
Air-Fryer Rice Crackers
Homemade crispy rice crackers made with Japanese short-grain rice and your choice of toddler-safe seasonings. Air-fried until golden.
The Best Cheese Crackers Ever
These homemade cheese crackers taste exactly like Cheez-Its — but they’re made with real cheese, flax, sesame, and a touch of yogurt. Crispy, buttery, and made with zero additives.
Homemade Sourdough Starter (No Yeast)
A simple, small-batch sourdough starter made with just flour and water, using 60g feedings to keep things low-waste and beginner-friendly. Ready to bake in 7-12 days!
Creamy Spinach Pasta
A smooth and savory toddler pasta blended with spinach, yogurt, cheese, olive oil, and pine nuts. Creamy, iron-rich, and full of healthy fats.
Cabbage & Pork “Millefeuille” Donabe
A cozy Japanese-style one-pot layered with napa cabbage and pork — simmered in a light broth until juicy and tender. Perfect for sharing, from toddlers to grown-ups.
French Toast Roll-Ups
Soft and golden French toast roll-ups filled with peanut butter and fresh berries. A naturally sweet, toddler-friendly breakfast or snack.
Oven-Baked Veggie Loaded Meatballs
Mini beef meatballs packed with carrot and broccoli, baked in a mini muffin mold until soft and juicy. Perfect for toddlers and easy to freeze.