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.
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.
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.
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.
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.