Game has a cute look! However I think there can be some tweaks to the gameplay and balance. I think the formula changes too quickly, especially since the camera is really zoomed in and the ingredients constantly change, so you're going to be running around the map a lot hoping for the best and to come across something you can use.
Maybe having the camera zoomed out but having sort other sort of mechanic counteract that would give more power to the player over where they choose to go but also not make it too easy?