This is a delicious breakfast, dessert or healthy afternoon snack for Little Big H, with no cooking involved.  

I like to swirl the mango raspberry and yoghurt rather than mix it all together, that way Little Big H gets a different taste with every mouthful.  

He just loves yoghurt.  I always serve him organic sugar-free natural yoghurt or greek yoghurt.  Fresh or frozen raspberries both work a treat.

Don’t forget to eat breakfast yourself – we are often too busy taking care of bub that we forget to eat.  Make enough for yourself as well and add some granola or muesli to the mix.

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• A handful of raspberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 Mango cheek (fresh or frozen)
• Natural yoghurt

• Mash raspberries lightly with a fork. I find it easier to blend the mango but you could use a fork. Combine mango and raspberry and add a dollop of yoghurt. With your spoon swirl to combine slightly

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…

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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…

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Chocolate mousse is my current addiction…  and there will be none of that healthy avocado cocoa business here…  this is a traditional French chocolate mousse – dark chocolate, eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla.

It’s velvety, thick and super rich but also somewhat light and fluffy! I could eat the entire bowl on my own!

It’s easy to make and only requires 5 ingredients.

You start by melting your chocolate and butter (feel free to make it an adult-only version and add a tablespoon of your favourite liquor to the mix).  In another bowl whisk the egg yolks and sugar over heat until fluffy and pale.  Whisk your egg whites and incorporate them all together.  Allow to set in the fridge for a few hours.

You can add your mouse to individual pots or add to a large bowl, like I have, and let everyone dig in. What’s a little chocolate mousse between friends!

What else can I do with my chocolate mousse you ask?

Make a simple biscuit base in a spring form cake-pan and add the mouse to the top, set in the fridge, dust with cocoa – instant chocolate mousse tart!

Add to glasses, set, and then top with cream, chocolate shards, raspberries – a perfect make ahead dessert for dinner parties.

Make an adults only version with a shot of rum and coffee – just like the Julia Childs version – yum!

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• 170 grams (6oz) good quality dark chocolate, I used Lindt 70% dark chocolate
• 100 grams (3.5oz) butter
• 4 large eggs, seperated
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon water

• Bring a small saucepan of water to a simmer. In a bowl add the the chocolate and butter and sit it over the simmering water without letting it touch the water. Stir until melted, then set aside to cool slightly.
• In another bowl add egg yolks, sugar, vanilla and water and also sit over the simmering water and whisk until pale; about 3 mintues (it will still be somewhat runny).Add to the chocolate and stir to combine.
• Whick your egg whites until thick and glossy. (but not super stiff like you would with meringue)
• Add a third of the egg whites to your chocolate and incorportate well. Add the remaining egg whites and fold though until well incorported. Add to invidiual pots or a large bowl and refridgerate.

Harry pretending to eat chocolate – nope he still won’t touch it – he doesn’t take after me obviously!

This recipe uses raw eggs so best to avoid it if you are pregnant. Don’t be freaked out by raw eggs though, it’s perfectly fine. I grew up drinking egg flips – remember them! I have never had a issue.

If you make my traditional French chocolate mousse, be sure to take a picture and upload to Instagram with the hashtag #littlebigh.  I’d love to see your creation. xx

I have a nice easy no cook recipe for you today.  Raw peppermint power puff bars, made using puffed rice and amaranth, chia, goji, sunflower seeds, cocoa, honey and of course peppermint. You simply mix all the ingredient together and press down into a baking dish to set in the fridge – easy.  It will…

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Black sticky rice with caramelised coconut and mango is our favourite dessert, but I hear it is most often eaten at breakfast in Thailand. I could definitely get on board with that! On our recent visit to Thailand, H and I ate this everyday – sometimes twice a day!  It’s the perfect balance of sweet…

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Who doesn’t love arancini!  It’s sure to be a hit with the kids so next time you make risotto, make it a big batch so you can make arancini the following night.  Two meal with minimal effort.  Bonus… The kids will love to help prepare this meal.  I rolled the balls and passed them to H to dunk…

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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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I’m pretty excited to be part of the I Quit Sugar follow friday this weekend – check out an interview I did with them here.  I’m also taking over their Instagram – its happening right now, so be sure to follow along… This hearty soup is featured on the I Quit Sugar website and is packed full of hearty vegetables, beans,…

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It has been quite some time since I’ve posted a true baby food recipe, so I thought I would post this old favourite.  It is a recipe that I grew up on and still love, although we always had it with sugar, and lots of it.   It is amazing how things change when you have…

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Fresh ling fillets with a sauce that is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. The tamarind adds a lovely sour note but doesn’t over power the fish – it’s also only mildly spiced so the kids will love it. You create the sauce in the frying pan by frying your onions and adding your…

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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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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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I just had to include the picture above.  Check out the lower left hand corner.  It’s a baby Tyrannosaurus Rex!  I noticed it when I was going through my photos – too cute!  These shots were the best of the bunch, as that spice in the dish was everywhere and he was using it as finger paint by the end of it!  It’s not easy taking photos with a toddler.

H is becoming more and more involved in helping me cook of an evening.  He just loves washing the fruit and vegetables, although I expect a few to go straight into his mouth. I once gave him a punnet of cherry tomatoes to wash and he ate the entire punnet in a matter of minutes!  He also helps to set the table and loves to serve the salad or vegetable dish at dinner; such as this Lebanese beans dish that makes a great side to any meal.  It is simple yet nutritious and full of flavour.

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• 400 g green beans
• 4 medium-large tomatoes; chopped
• 1 onion , chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon all spice
• 400 g can chickpeas; drained

• Add the oil to a frying pan and sauté the onion and garlic until golden. Add the beans, tomato and all spice and stir to combine. Lower heat, cover with a lid and simmer; stirring occasionally for about 30 – 45 minutes or until the beans are tender. Add the chickpeas; stir and serve warm.

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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Energy balls, bliss balls, apricot balls, whatever you want to call them, are delicious little things that are perfect for lunch boxes and a quick snack. My energy balls contain hemp seeds which have a rich nutrition profile with high levels of antioxidants, fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins.  They also contain oats, chia seeds, unsweetened coconut, dried…

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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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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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These macadamia bonbons are super healthy, they contain macadamia nuts, chia seeds, tahini, coconut, vanilla and I have sweetened mine with maple.  If you want a sugar-free alternative use rice malt syrup.   I was pretty excited when my toffee idea came together.  I put brown rice syrup in a  small saucepan and heated it over…

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  Making raw halva truffles is a great rainy day toddler activity.  They are super easy to make and require no cooking.  H had a great time rolling the balls that I passed to him in either cocoa powder, sesame seeds or coconut.  Be warned however, it is a pretty messy activity, so a nice sunny…

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These yummy little balls were inspired after a recent attempt at Jamie Oliver’s no bake vegan slice. It turned out to be a winner and really satisfied that afternoon chocolate craving (mine of course not Little Big H’s!).  They are raw no bake balls suitable for toddlers (although they do contain lot of nuts, so if…

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 You may have seen this recipe a million times on the internet, but I couldn’t resist putting it on the blog for anyone who hasn’t.  It is perfect for babies from 6 months old – and its delicious.   My favourite topping is mango and passionfruit but use whatever fruit is in season. It takes…

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The sous vide cooks apricots amazingly well. They have a beautiful delicate velvety texture once cooked. You could also make this dish on the stove top if you don’t have a sous vide. The flavour will be the very similar but you will lose the velvety texture.  Little Big H loves the tartness of this…

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I started making this dish for Little Big H at around 7 months.  It contains eggs but I had given him eggs previously so I didn’t have to worry about any allergies.  It makes around 6 x 120ml mini flans

This is the simplest of purees but I wanted to add it to the blog to highlight that the organic apple season in Australia is coming to an end.  Apples top the ‘Dirty Dozen’ list so it is important to buy organic.  Apples are a bit of a staple for adding to other foods therefore…

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I had never tried Kohlrabi before making this dish.  I spotted it at my local organic store and bought two.  A purple one and a green one.  I googled it when I got home and realised that it is very similar to cabbage.   I am a huge coleslaw fan so I thought I would…

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This is a delicious breakfast, dessert or healthy afternoon snack for Little Big H, with no cooking involved.   I like to swirl the mango raspberry and yoghurt rather than mix it all together, that way Little Big H gets a different taste with every mouthful.   He just loves yoghurt.  I always serve him…

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A simple summer puree that requires no cooking. The mint gives it a nice freshness, and its a great way to start introducing herbs to your baby

Forget boring and tasteless rice cereal as babies first food.  Offer real food instead!  Avocado and banana make wonderful first foods.  (Try individually to check for any allergies, then mash together for a wonderful tasting puree) Bananas’ high enzyme content (namely, amylase) means that they can digest themselves and thus, there’s less work for your…

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