The Montessori Kitchen

A book for all of us who spend time with children. Yes, it’s about working with kids in the kitchen. And yes, you’ll want to make each of the nurturing recipes. But there’s a bonus: Everything you learn in The Montessori Kitchen will touch–strengthen and sweeten–so many other parts of your life.––DORIE GREENSPAN, New York Times bestselling author of Baking with Dorie
The Montessori Kitchen is a beautiful, comprehensive guide to helping children learn, explore, experiment, and grow in the kitchen. As a longtime superfan of both Junnifa’s Montessori books and Kristen’s Genius Recipes series, I am so excited to see their work come together in this collection of thorough, practical tips and delicious, colorful recipes that will delight the whole family.
––MOLLY YEH, Food Network host and New York Times bestselling cookbook author
The Montessori Kitchen is a beautiful, inspiring resource for any family hoping to make mealtimes more connected, calm, and engaging. The book’s structure thoughtfully follows a child’s developmental stages while offering wholesome recipes, gentle guidance, and meaningful ways to involve children in the kitchen. Its emphasis on independence, curiosity, and shared family experiences makes it feel both nurturing and empowering. Parents and caregivers will appreciate the balance of education and practicality, while children are invited to explore food with confidence and joy.
––BETH WOOD, author of The Montessori Toddler Activity Book
The Montessori Kitchen is a wonderful resource for the modern parent who sees the kitchen as the perfect place for learning, discovery, and sensory play. As a new mom who is constantly cooking, the recipes and tips are invaluable for navigating all the intimate, formative moments with a child. I will return to this book again and again!
––JERRELLE GUY, author of Black Girl Baking and We Fancy: Simple Recipes to Make the Everyday Special
This book is a beautiful invitation for children to embrace cooking as a conduit for curiosity, confidence, and joy. We learn through our senses, and The Montessori Kitchen shows us that measuring, mixing, tasting and sharing can all become meaningful lessons in attention and care. It is a wonderful resource for families and educators alike.––ALICE WATERS, founder of Chez Panisse and The Edible Schoolyard Project
This is a valuable resource for families looking to nurture independence, confidence, and joy in their children. The introductory sections of each chapter are incredibly informative, practical, and family-friendly. They provide a thoughtful and accessible introduction to Montessori principles and our approach to engaging children meaningfully in everyday activities. The recipes are wonderfully child-centered: simple to follow, approachable for young hands, nutritious, and fun. Highly recommended!
––JUDI ORION, Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Director of Pedagogy
This is so much more than a family cookbook. It’s a way to deeply nourish their stomachs, minds, and hearts in a Montessori way.
––SIMONE DAVIES, author of The Montessori Toddler

Kristen Miglore is a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and was the founding editor of Food52. After being nominated for a James Beard Award for Food52’s Genius Recipes column, she wrote the cookbooks Genius Recipes, Genius Desserts, and Simply Genius, all IACP Award winners. Her writing has also appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Real Simple, Bon Appetit, and Saveur. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and her favorite cooking teachers, her young daughter and son.

Junnifa Uzodike is the co-author of The Montessori Baby and The Montessori Child, international bestsellers that have been translated into more than 25 languages. Her second book, The Montessori Child, was the silver winner of the 2026 Nautilus Book Award. She is an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)-trained Montessori educator with diplomas spanning every stage of development, from birth to age 18. She serves on the Executive Board of the AMI and is an internationally recognized Montessori leader, speaker, and advocate for children and families. She is the founder and head of school of Fruitful Orchard Montessori School in Abuja, Nigeria, where she lives with her husband and four children.

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