October 15, 2025

lavender Archives – Little Big H

maximios / Recipes

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

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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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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Moroccan Lamb Puff Pastry Triangles

Moroccan Lamb Puff Pastry Triangles – Little Big H

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 […]

Minestrone Soup with Pesto

Minestrone Soup with Pesto – Little Big H

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, […]

capsicum

capsicum Archives – Little Big H

This recipe is adapted from Movida restaurant in Melbourne and it is so good! It would make an impressive side dish, light lunch, or even main course. The rich flavours are balanced beautifully by the sharpness of the quince and although it does take a little time to prepare, I promise it will be worth… […]

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carrot Archives – Little Big H

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… […]

chocolate

chocolate Archives – Little Big H

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… […]

Fruit

Fruit Archives – Little Big H

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… […]

kohlrabi Archives – Little Big H

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… […]