https://thewoksoflife.com/category/recipes/baby-toddler-friendly/ a culinary genealogy Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:56:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://thewoksoflife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-TWOL-favicon-4-32x32.png https://thewoksoflife.com/category/recipes/baby-toddler-friendly/ 32 32 https://thewoksoflife.com/banana-oat-pancakes/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/banana-oat-pancakes/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:25:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=86315 These banana oat pancakes have entered the permanent breakfast rotation in my house. They’re toddler-friendly, kid-friendly, gluten-free, and wholesome, with just 6 basic ingredients. They take just 15 minutes to make from scratch, and also freeze super well for quick breakfasts and snacks!  A Toddler Staple These banana oat pancakes have become a lifeline for ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/banana-oat-pancakes/feed/ 15 https://thewoksoflife.com/pork-green-beans/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/pork-green-beans/#comments Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:26:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=85736 Pork with Green Beans is a one-pan meal with both your protein and veggie covered. It’s also a tasty stir-fry that’s pretty quick to whip up anytime, and one that the whole family (even an increasingly picky toddler) can enjoy!  Become a pro at stir-fries!  It’s crazy to think about how long we’ve been developing ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/pork-green-beans/feed/ 19 https://thewoksoflife.com/millet-rice/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/millet-rice/#comments Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:20:27 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=85749 Today we’re cooking millet rice! Millet is a great alternative to plain white rice, and this recipe blends fragrant jasmine rice with healthy millet for an adaptable and approachable way to introduce more whole grains into your diet. You all had such a positive reaction to our Quinoa Rice recipe, and we know you’ll love ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/millet-rice/feed/ 22 https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-beef-and-eggs/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-beef-and-eggs/#comments Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=85685 Chinese beef and eggs is a delicious dish and the perfect companion to take down a bowl of rice! Serve it with a vegetable stir-fry and maybe another dish (lots to choose from here), and you’ve got a Chinese meal that stretched 6-8 ounces of beef and six eggs to serve 3-4 people, while still ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-beef-and-eggs/feed/ 17 https://thewoksoflife.com/wonton-egg-drop-soup/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/wonton-egg-drop-soup/#comments Sun, 23 Mar 2025 15:34:08 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=85466 This Wonton Egg Drop Soup brings back memories of our family’s restaurant days. Why you may have only had it in a Chinese restaurant, it’s so simple to make at home. Just boil your favorite frozen wontons and ladle over this quick, perfectly golden egg drop soup for a delicious and fast meal any time ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/wonton-egg-drop-soup/feed/ 8 https://thewoksoflife.com/roasted-turkey-thighs/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/roasted-turkey-thighs/#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:39:17 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=85402 If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of cooking, it’s that sometimes the simplest approach yields the tastiest results (see also: my mom’s pan-fried chicken wings). That’s absolutely the case with these roasted turkey thighs.  If you’re here looking for holiday dinner ideas, this recipe will get you all the wonderful flavor of a ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/roasted-turkey-thighs/feed/ 7 https://thewoksoflife.com/taro-stir-fry/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/taro-stir-fry/#comments Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:23:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=84904 This taro stir-fry with scallion oil is so simple, with just 8 ingredients. It takes less than 30 minutes to make, but despite its simplicity, it’s surprisingly delicious!  If you aren’t from Zhejiang Province, this is probably the first time you’re seeing it, but I encourage you to try it and enjoy a taste of ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/taro-stir-fry/feed/ 9 https://thewoksoflife.com/winter-vegetable-soup/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/winter-vegetable-soup/#comments Sun, 02 Feb 2025 16:07:05 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=84829 I make this winter vegetable soup recipe nearly weekly. Everyone who’s tasted it is amazed that I basically only use water and vegetables to make it. I’m even surprised at how all the ingredients come together so beautifully and easily. It’s amazing!  Let this healthy, vegetarian and vegan, nourishing vegetable soup warm you up through ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/winter-vegetable-soup/feed/ 45 https://thewoksoflife.com/hakka-taro-roll/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/hakka-taro-roll/#comments Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:30:00 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=84587 This Hakka taro roll is a little-known recipe that you may only see around Lunar New Year. Julienned taro and a bit of ground meat are mixed with dried mushrooms, dried shrimp, Chinese sausage, and peanuts. The mixture gets rolled in tofu skin to hold it together, steamed, and pan-fried until crispy.  While it’s a ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/hakka-taro-roll/feed/ 12 https://thewoksoflife.com/braised-eggs-with-noodles/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* https://thewoksoflife.com/braised-eggs-with-noodles/#comments Tue, 07 Jan 2025 18:49:58 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=84254 Braised eggs with noodles is a dish that you won’t necessarily find anywhere else. It’s more of a concept than a dish!  You braise scrambled eggs in a sauce with vegetables and aromatics, and the savory mixture gets served over noodles. It’s a low-cost breakfast, lunch, or dinner option that has your protein, veggies, and ... View Post ]]> https://thewoksoflife.com/braised-eggs-with-noodles/feed/ 18