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…

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H and I went to the Northside Produce Market last weekend and bought these gorgeous fresh figs.  It was our first time there but we will definitely be going back.  We also bought a huge box of cherries, rhubarb, golden beets, zucchini flowers and H’s favourite, tomatoes… NORTHSIDE PRODUCE MARKET , NORTH SYDNEY  

It doesn’t get much simpler than this – Banana dipped in lemon juice and tossed in coconut.  A nice easy snack for the little ones – it also makes it easy for them to grip.

H playing with his jelly!  As much as I would love to say he gobbled it all up and absolutely loved it – I can’t.  He was very suspicions and mostly just poked it to watch it wobble!  It really is very delicious, which is why I’m posting it.  So for all those jelly loving…

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 This really is a deliciously healthy snack, dessert or even breakfast.  Mango, Pineapple, Lime and Coconut Tapioca is also perfect to freeze.  I simply warmed the mixture a little and it was perfect.  So double the recipe if you like and freeze what you don’t use for another day – enjoy…

  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…

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A delicious compote of peach, apples and spices.  It is lovely eaten on its own, or we like it on our porridge of a morning.   Freeze in ice cube trays and take portions out as you need them.  Compotes are a great why to introduce spices to your little one.

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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This recipe makes a large batch so you can freeze what’s left.  They defrost really well and are perfect for unexpected visitors or as a starter or light lunch.  The lamb filling has lots of spices along with mint and crumbly feta – really delicious.  I served it with a little golden kiwi fruit salsa (golden kiwi…

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Frittatas are a really great option for lunch or a light dinner.  They are also a great way to use up leftovers or all of those extra veggies in your fridge that need to be used.  Basically all you need are eggs and then add any veggies that you like.  I love the combination of asparagus…

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I’m sharing another H favourite with you today. Pappardelle bolognese with lot of hidden veggies. The rich bolognese sauce will feed about 6 people or freeze what you don’t use for another time. I always have some in my freezer ready to go. An important step when making this dish is to get a nice…

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Yellow split pea dhal is the ultimate comfort food and it makes a nourishing meat-free meal that the whole family will love.  This variation is flavoured with mild spices and is incredibly simple to make. You simply cook the lentils in water with garlic and chili and cook away for 45 minutes or until the lentils…

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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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Amaranth porridge with peach, passion and pomegranate is a new favourite breakfast.  It’s nutritious, has a lovely nutty taste, it’s a good protein source and it’s naturally gluten-free – a perfect way to start the day. Amaranth take 25 minutes to cook on the stove, so for busy morning soak the raw amaranth in water…

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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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Who doesn’t love a sausage roll…  my little guy certainly does so I was keen to make a healthier version.  These veggie sausage rolls are made using chickpeas, carrots and feta and are super simple to make. Simply add most ingredients to a food processor and then combine the remaining with your hands.  Add the…

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G’day everyone, how are you all?  I’m sorry for the lack of recipes lately but I have been concentrating on my little family and haven’t had the motivation.  My beautiful little boy lost his daddy a few months ago and it came as a huge shock to all.  H is still so little and has…

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Super easy to make, these fish cakes with potato and dill are ready in no time, and if you have a little helper – even quicker! Not counting the extra time to clean up the all the mess of course… They are made with a classic flavour combo of potato and dill and make a healthy lunch or…

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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…

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Breakfast…  I was never into it before having H, but now it is one of mine and Harry’s favourite meals of the day. It’s always quick to prepare and usually made up of whatever we have in the fridge.  It is the one meal I usually let H decide on so regardless of what he decides,…

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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 to make and are pillowy soft – just how I like them.  The trick is to not over mix.  When adding the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stir with a wooden spoon until just combined and you are ready to go.  

Muffins are perfect for a light lunch and are great for the kids lunch boxes.  The recipe makes a large batch so freeze what you don’t use for another day.  I personally love having a few healthy savoury muffins in the freezer ready for a quick snack or to pack for the little guy if we are heading out for the day. 

I’ve used zucchini, corn, tomato and cheese but feel free to substitute other vegetables.  If you are using particularly dry ingredients and the mixture feels a little dry, just add a splash more milk till you achieve a thick but loose mixture.  It shouldn’t be in any way runny – I need to start taking some action shot, what do you think, would that be helpful?  

Enjoy xxx

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• 1 cob of corn (ear of corn)
• 1 tomato
• 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
• 1 cup grated tasty cheese (reserving a little to sprinkle on top before going in the oven)
• 2 cups self-raising flour
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 150 grams butter; melted
• salt & pepper (optional)

• Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F). Combine the dry ingredient (flour, cheese, zucchini, corn, tomato, salt and pepper) in a bowl and mix a little to combine.
• In a small bowl combine the egg and milk and light whisk with a folk. Add the melted butter. Add the mixture to dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until combined. Don’t over mix or you will end up with a tough muffin! If the mixture feel a little dry add a splash more milk.
• Spray the muffins tins with oil or grease with butter. Fill tin 3/4 full of the mixture and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Test with a skewer, if it comes out clean, they are ready. Serve warm

Makes 12 large muffins and 12 mini muffins.
Don’t be tempted to overfill the muffins – fill only 3/4 of the way up the muffin tin. They will work out a lot better.

Mango-Rooibos Bubble Tea – healthy, easy and perfect for ages 1 – 100….  

During my uni days I drank my fair share of bubble tea.  It was new to my area at the time and I always ordered it with tapioca and pudding.  

My version here is very simple.  It’s also healthy, sugar-free and caffeine free so its perfect for toddlers.  It is basically mango and pineapple blended with cooled rooibos tea to make a smoothie.  If mangos aren’t in season, you could use what ever fruit you like.  Add the cooked tapioca pearls and you are done.  Enjoy xx

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• 1 ripe mangos;
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
• 1/2 cup cooled rooibos tea
• 1 tablespoon of your sweetener of choice (maple syrup / honey / brown rice syrup)
• Handful of ice-cubes
• 1/4 cup black large tapioca pearls

• Add a few cups of water to a saucepan and once boiling add your tapioca pearls. Simmer until the pearls are tender. About 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Leave to sit in cold water until you prepare the remaining ingredients.
• Add the mango, pineapple and ice to a blender along with the rooibos tea and blend until smooth. Add sweetener to suit your taste.
• Drain and add tapioca pearls to the bottom of your two glasses and top with the smoothie mixture. Serve cold.

Black tapioca pearls are available from asian grocersRooibos tea is available from supermarkets and is a great options for kids. Caffeine free

Add extra sweetener to suit your taste

These strawberry and coconut muesli bars are a real winner.  They are super easy to make and always work out beautifully.  I have used strawberries because there seems to be an abundance of them in Australia at the moment, they are super cheap, super tasty and we can’t get enough of them.  You can substitute what’s in…

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H trying Vegemite for the first time.  He pulled a few funny faces and kept going!  I try to give Little Big H a bit of variety for breakie but I do find myself making a version of the below recipes quite a bit.  Most often he gets: Scrambled Eggs with Avocado, Bircher Muesli with Berries, Fruit Puree with…

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These pretty little roasted rhubarb chia pots make a wonderful breakfast or healthy dessert. The rhubarb is roasted with strawberries, orange juice, zest and a good drizzle of honey – the only sweetener in this recipe. The chia pudding has 3 ingredients only and will thicken in the fridge after an hour or so. I…

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This is a great cake to get the kids involved.  All ingredients go into the one bowl, mix, bake and you’re done.  Simple but truly delicious.    I’ve added some fresh rhubarb, one of my favourite ingredients –  It reminds me of my dad.  He used to grow it in the backyard and would always cook some for…

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Making custard at home is a really great option.  You can be guaranteed that it is sugar-free and free of all other nasties – something I am very particular about when feeding my son. This is an easy custard recipe and baby will love it.  Stir though a little pureed fruit for a natural sweeter…

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• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 head of broccoli
• 1 garlic cloves , crushed
• 3 anchovy fillets (I used tin anchovies in olive oil but you could use fresh), chopped
• 250 g orecchiette pasta
• Parmesan cheese

• Wash and separate broccoli into small florets. Cook in a pot of salted boiling water until very tender, About 5-10 minutes. Drain and set aside. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the packet instructions. Once cooked, drain and reserve a little of the cooking water
• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and add the garlic and anchovies. Mash the anchovies with the back of the spoon. They should melt into the olive oil. Add the broccoli and stir to combine so it absorbs the flavour of the anchovies. Then add the cooked pasta and stir to combine. Add a little of the reserved water to loosen the mixture if necessary
• Serve immediately sprinkled with parmesan

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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