Serve these gorgeous poached vanilla pears with my lavender custard from my previous post. It is sugar-free and perfect for babies from 6 months old. Simply mash the poached pear with a fork and mix it with the custard for a delicious dessert, snack or even breakfast. Enjoy xx Sugar Free Lavender Custard – recipe…
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I let Big H try the chocolate dipped oranges but I am keeping sugar to a minimum for as long as possible – so basically he gets just the orange and I get the chocolate dipped ones! Be warned they are totally addictive. I bought the dehydrator some time ago with the sole purpose of making these – they are that good!
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My oven instruction is a quick technique that I experimented with, but you don’t quite achieve the results you do in the dehydrator. A quick search of the web and there are longer techniques that involve drying in the oven over 8 hrs.
Gozleme is a tradition Turkish pastry filled with savoury ingredients. I have very much cheated by using store-bought flatbread instead of making my own pastry. It makes this cheats gozleme recipe super quick and convenient for lunch, a light dinner, or to pack into kids lunch boxes. Gozleme has always been a favourite of mine….
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Ribollita is a Tuscan soup made with lot of veggies, white beans and bread. It is super easy to make and doesn’t take too long. It is a great dish for the entire family. Puree/mash for baby and leave it chunky for bigger kids and the family. Ribollita – meaning reboiled, is a great…
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Super easy to make and super convenient to have on hand, Lebanese flat bread is the ultimate convenience food. Use them as a quick pizza base, sprinkle them with my homemade nutty dukkah, slice and dip into homemade hummus and other dips or top with leftovers for a delicious meal – think slow cooked meat,…
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Green smoothies are to H what lollies are to a lot of kids – he absolutely loves them. Guaranteed if we walk past a juice bar, he will drag me kicking and screaming until he gets one – he loves to choose the ingredients and it has become his little treat after daycare a couple of times a…
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Frozen banana pops with a healthy cocoa-tahini coating that not only tastes great, but it is good for you. Sugar-free and a great snack option that the kids will love to help make. You simply chop a banana into thirds and stick a paddle pop stick or skewer into the end and freeze for a few hours….
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Baked fish parcels make a fun weeknight meal. Super easy to prepare and by cooking it in baking paper it is harder to over cook and dry out the fish. H was pretty excited to get a parcel for dinner. ‘oh that looks nice’ he said – he is my greatest fan… If serving this to your…
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This Spiced peach quinoa porridge is a lovely warm and comforting breakfast – perfect now that the weather is getting a little cool. It has quite a savoury taste without the addition of fresh peaches on top and the maple syrup. If you like things a little sweeter, stir through some sweetener of your choice after…
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I’m super excited to be part of the healthy kids community this week on Instagram. My recipe is this mini egg-free quiche. It’s really simple to make and great for babies and toddlers that have allergic reactions to eggs. To replace the eggs I have used tofu. Not a tofu fan either? Don’t worry, once…
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Parfait’s are a favourite breakfast of mine. They really are so easy to make and you can fill them with just about anything you have on hand. This mango and puffed amaranth parfait is a new favourite combination. Summery, light and so delicious. It would also make a great healthy dessert. Puffed amaranth is available…
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H and I had these little pea and broccoli fritters for lunch. They are quick to make and packed full of veggies. They would also be lovely for a light dinner. I served them with a yoghurt dipping sauce because I know it’s always a winning combination with the little guy. Whatever works right! The…
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I love to make my own pastry and when I came across this recipe in one of my favourite cookbooks I couldn’t wait to try it out. It is very simple and sugar-free. I have added a little orange blossom water because the combination of that with the strawberries is heavenly. The only sugar in…
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Green smoothies are to H what lollies are to a lot of kids – he absolutely loves them. Guaranteed if we walk past a juice bar, he will drag me kicking and screaming until he gets one – he loves to choose the ingredients and it has become his little treat after daycare a couple of times a…
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Frozen banana pops with a healthy cocoa-tahini coating that not only tastes great, but it is good for you. Sugar-free and a great snack option that the kids will love to help make. You simply chop a banana into thirds and stick a paddle pop stick or skewer into the end and freeze for a few hours….
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Baked fish parcels make a fun weeknight meal. Super easy to prepare and by cooking it in baking paper it is harder to over cook and dry out the fish. H was pretty excited to get a parcel for dinner. ‘oh that looks nice’ he said – he is my greatest fan… If serving this to your…
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This Spiced peach quinoa porridge is a lovely warm and comforting breakfast – perfect now that the weather is getting a little cool. It has quite a savoury taste without the addition of fresh peaches on top and the maple syrup. If you like things a little sweeter, stir through some sweetener of your choice after…
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Well Easter has come and gone and I got away with it for another year. H still doesn’t like chocolate! He wanted a kinder surprise bunny and a big kinder surprise egg – its all about the toy inside obviously! He was a happy boy but had no interest in the chocolate. I…
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I’m super excited to be part of the healthy kids community this week on Instagram. My recipe is this mini egg-free quiche. It’s really simple to make and great for babies and toddlers that have allergic reactions to eggs. To replace the eggs I have used tofu. Not a tofu fan either? Don’t worry, once…
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I have been a little sweet potato mad lately – but it has to be roasted. Something really magical happens when veggies are roasted and I can’t get enough of them. H on the other hand has decided he likes everything served raw. Now I’m not complaining. He will happily sit down and eat…
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Parfait’s are a favourite breakfast of mine. They really are so easy to make and you can fill them with just about anything you have on hand. This mango and puffed amaranth parfait is a new favourite combination. Summery, light and so delicious. It would also make a great healthy dessert. Puffed amaranth is available…
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I have been a little obsessed with labneh ever since I made it myself awhile back. You can find the recipe here if you want to give it ago. It’s super simple to make but store bought is fine if you want to skip that step. Labneh is often served in savoury dishes but this time around I’m…
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If you live in Sydney then you would have been melting along with us in the heat over the past few weeks. These healthy Avocado Chia Popsicles are just what we needed.
They are so good for you that you could eat them for breakfast… They contain avocado, coconut milk, chia seeds, honey and strawberries – that’s it! See all good things.
I have adapted this recipe from one of my most popular post for avocado and lime ice-cream, but there is no ice-cream maker required. Just a high-speed blender or food processor.
You can watch H making them all on his own below…
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Be sure to take a picture if you make these Healthy Avocado Chia popsicles and upload to Instagram with the hashtag #littlebigh so I can check out your creation. xx
I have been making a version of this dish for years. It is a perfect mid-week meal – easy to prepare, super tasty, it all happens in the one pot so there isn’t a lot of clean up, and it’s always a hit. The spices are balanced beautifully with the sweetness of the currants…
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These carrot and walnut muffins are really delicious, and with 2 cups of carrot they are also good for you. I always like to have a batch of muffins in the freezer, they are super handy for lunch boxes or healthy snack on the run. They aren’t overly sweet so if you like things…
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Baked ricotta is creamy, lemony, deliciousness. What more can I say! The little dude was a huge fan. He looooooves dips – or possibly the actual dipping itself, but either way he dipped away with gusto. Serve as a dip at your next party or I love it served with roasted veggies and crusty bread for a…
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I have been making these delicious bread rolls for years with a range of different fillings. This kale pesto filling is really delicious as the lemony flavour is balanced beautifully by the sweet bread. If you want a short cut, store-bought pesto would also work well. I have rolled the pasty out quite thin,…
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This post has been a long time coming. I usually have 3 or 4 recipes ready to go but I have had a number of flops recently and have become a little over it! First there was my lemony asparagus pasta that I make often but turned to mush on this occasion. Then I attempted a…
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Guacamole is the perfect toddler food. No cooking required, it’s healthy, full of flavour and makes a great healthy snack that the whole family will love – and they can almost make it entire on their own! I chopped all the ingredients and put them into tiny bowls. H mashed the avocado and assemble all the…
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The classic roast chook, it’s always a favourite at our table. This recipe is really simple and the result is perfectly cooked chicken with juicy flesh and crispy skin, with hints of sage. Up until fairly recently we always used the rotisserie to cook chicken, but with that no longer an option (apartment living!). I have…
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I really like celery but I don’t tend to use a lot of it in my cooking – not sure why! I always seem to have a huge amount taking up prime real-estate in my tiny fridge – thanks to my mum who always seems to buy it. Keen to use it up, I was…
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H and I have been doing a stack of baking lately – homemade bread, pizzas, cakes and muffins. I think the winter weather has something to do with it! I’ve experimented a lot with muffin recipes and I have to say, I think I’ve found a winner. These healthy zucchini, corn and tomato muffins are easy…
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Labneh or yoghurt cheese is so easy to make and it is delicious. It has a smooth and creamy consistency and a slight tangy taste. It’s great spread on crackers with a sprinkle of sumac – I also love a sprinkle of good quality sweet paprika and so does H. I can see this being a staple in my…
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Use fresh or frozen berries (if using frozen, check the packet to see if they can be re-frozen. If not, cook in a saucepan with the sugar and let cool. Then continue with the above steps)Can’t find red currants? Try raspberries or strawberries
Use up to a tablespoon of sugar if you like your popsicles sweet…
Adapted from Martha Stewart (www.marthastewart.com) I know it’s not really the right time of year – here in Melbourne anyway, to be making ice blocks but I’ve had popsicle moulds from IKEA (they cost only $2.99!) sitting on my bench for weeks – so I thought it was about time I put them to good use.
Ciao friends!
I’m super excited to share something I’ve been working on behind the scenes — I made an iOS app for my recipe blog! Its called SAVOUR 🎉
Now you can browse all your favourite recipes right from your phone. It includes a lot of recipes from this blog + more…
The app is completely free (yep, 100% free — no paywalls, no subscriptions, nothing sneaky!)
If you want, you can also create an account — totally optional! That way, you can save recipes to your favourites and start building your own meal plan for the week.
Whether you’re just looking for dinner inspiration or planning meals like a pro, I hope the app makes things easier and more fun in the kitchen.
Thanks so much for supporting my little corner of the internet — and if you check out the app, let me know what you think!
You can download it here or search for SAVOUR in the App Store. Android app coming soon.
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This one-pan spiced chicken with tomatoes is H’s absolute favourite dish. Ever since I made it the first time he has requested it again and again. He loves to drown his rice in all the spiced tomatoes juices that happen once it’s cooked. It’s a real winner. It’s also minimum fuss and happens in the…
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Make your own gut healing bone broth at home. So why bone broth? It’s great for your gut, your skin, your hair, your bones, your immune system, plus much more… Simply warm and drink as is or use anytime a recipe calls for stock. If you suffer from any gut issues it really is a…
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This is my take on the Thai dish; Pad Kra Pao. I haven’t called it that because it is far from authentic but I have been making it for some time and its super tasty. It’s also super simple to make and a perfect weeknight meal for the family. Serve this Thai basil chicken with…
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Quick roast lemon chicken is a great weeknight meal with minimum fuss. By butterflying the chicken it cooks in half the time and allows you to add your veggies in from the start. I love meals like this that all go in at once and allow you to clean up while the magic happens. So easy and perfect…
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Chicken Domburi has always been a favourite of mine. It all happens in the one pot (excluding cooking the rice), so its perfect for a quick week night meal. You start by browning the chicken and then cooking the onions until soft. Add your liquid and the eggs and its all ready once the eggs…
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The classic roast chook, it’s always a favourite at our table. This recipe is really simple and the result is perfectly cooked chicken with juicy flesh and crispy skin, with hints of sage. Up until fairly recently we always used the rotisserie to cook chicken, but with that no longer an option (apartment living!). I have…
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Beautiful Berry Coulis – sugar free Chicken with Apples and Thyme – such as great combination Delicate white fish with fennel and grapes I’m very excited to be sharing my very first guest post with you all, on a great blog called Never the Same Spice Twice. I have 3 new recipes suitable for babies…
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This is a really tasty dish and it was a huge hit with H. You could substitute the vegetables in the recipe for ones you already have in the fridge. You could also prepare ahead of time and keep in the fridge until ready to steam and serve.
My healthy-ish ricotta pancakes are made with just a few simple ingredients: wholemeal spelt flour, eggs, milk, fresh ricotta, and baking powder. That’s it! I haven’t added any sugar because, let’s be honest — if you’re going to smother them in maple syrup (like I did), you really don’t need it. But if you prefer,…
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Berry bliss balls are a handy little snack to have in the freezer. They are raw and made with all good things: berries, coconut, oats, chia seeds and couple of dates for sweetness – that’s it! They require no cooking, just pulse in a food processor and roll into balls – get the kids to…
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Chia seed pudding is one of the first recipes I posted on this blog. H and I both love it, and I love the convenience of it when served for breakfast. I always make it the night before and it is ready to go in the morning. It is so easy to make and requires…
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This post has been a long time coming. I usually have 3 or 4 recipes ready to go but I have had a number of flops recently and have become a little over it! First there was my lemony asparagus pasta that I make often but turned to mush on this occasion. Then I attempted a…
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We eat a lot of fruit in our house. The little dude just loves it, so I always like to mix things up a little. This fruit salad has a lovely orange vanilla glaze drizzled over the top, then I added a dollop of my homemade mascarpone and some toasted almonds. It would make a…
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This is a subtle tasting smoothie with blueberries and rock melon – perfect for younger babies. (Suitable for babies from 6 months of age, if you have introduced all the components individually)
