O.k. this book has raised some controversy. Ever since I bought it, I've read reviews, people's opinions about not teaching kids to love their veggies, and the latest plagerism accusations of Jessica Sienfeld. Ugh... you find something that finally works and you feel a little guilty about it! Geez!
I guess, all I have to say is....Don't believe all the reviews you read. Everyone has different tastes..you just have to experiment with them to fit yours....or your kids. Sometimes pleasing the adult is harder than pleasing the child! As far as not teaching your child to love veggies...I have 16, 14, 10 and 6 year olds....when are they going to learn to love them?? I've tried for years! If I can be sneaky, heck, I'll do it for their health. I'm not going to pump them full of vitamin supplements when I can sneak the nutrients in their food. I never was a veggie lover as a child...and NEVER ate them, but now, as an adult, my palate has changed and I love them. So, there is still hope for them as adults. :) Yes, I still serve veggies on the side, but if I can't force them to eat THEM, then at least I know they're getting some in the main meal. Here are the recipes I've tried already....and, I must say, they are ALL hits with my kids!
Yesterday, for an after-school snack, I made doughnuts--made in a min-muffin pan. They had pureed sweet potatoes in them, as well as pureed pumpkin. I sprinkled them with powered sugar after they cooled. Honestly, I couldn't keep them in the house. Allison thought they would be really good cold, too. It tasted a little like a spice cake--YUMMY!!
For supper that night--just for the girls and I--I made the grilled cheese sandwiches with canned tomato soup. (I also added cauliflower puree to the soup) I wasn't sure about the sandwiches as it called for shredded cheddar cheese mixed with cauliflower, a little butter and salt; and instead of buttering the bread, you spray each side with olive oil. The girls LOVED it! Ashley asked if it was 'healthy' cheese, and said it was gooeyer than the normal. She ate 2 sandwiches and a whole bowl of soup. Allison just scarfed the whole thing down--both things. I, of course, missed my buttery bread, but it was very delicious--and knowing how healthy it was really made me like it better.
This morning I made pancakes with sweet potato puree. Tanner wolfed down 3. He also had a doughnut and strawberries on the side. They were yummy! Using pureed veggies makes everything more moist--so the consistency is different, but it cooks up great and tastes really good.
For an after school snack today I'm making the banana bread! I'll give you a review after I make it!
For supper I'm making the spaghetti pie with rolls and salad!
The only thing I'm worried about is running out of recipes! :)
Happy cooking!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Update on Deceptively Delicious....
Posted by Chris at 10:25 AM
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Awesome! Definately getting it at the library as soon as I pay my fines. I would guess that once you learn how to slip things in, you could adapt many recipes. I'm excited!
Last night I made black bean brownies, a recipe from a friend. I was worried, because they did not look good mixing up. But, they cooked up great & moist and are super yummy. Only 1/2 cup of bakers dark chocolate and 1 cup sugar in them.
thats great that you are having so much success! I am glad you are enjoying the book! I don't think you should feel guilty at all...not everyone is going to agree on everything. I agree that if your kids will not each veggies, then sneaking them in is a much healthier way to get the nutrients in. As I told Greg, we are lucky that right now our girls love all their veggies. This could easily change in the future and then we have to figure something else out :) I hope I didn't offend you by my last post! I am all for making healthy food and if you can make it even healthier, thats great.
Jules, I was not offended by your post--you weren't the only one I had heard that comment from. I'm just excited that I found something that works for us. :) Hey, today Tanner came home from school and was reading the cover of the book, and he said, "MOM, ARE YOU SNEAKING VEGETABLES IN MY FOOD SO THAT I EAT THEM???" I just laughed and laughed. He said he didn't mind, if the food tastes like the stuff I've been making lately. :)
Yay!! I mainly bought this book so I could sneak veggies into mine and Brent's food! :)
I will still teach Aven that she needs to eat her veggies but what does it hurt to add more to her food?!
So glad you are having such success with it!
I can't wait to hear how your other recipes went! The muffins you had me try were delicious and I was craving them the rest of the morning at work. I also agree that whenever you add more vegetables in your diet, whether it be sneaking or known, is all good (:
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