by teresa@sweetveg | Oct 20, 2012 | Recipes, Soup, Teens, Vegetables
I just started cooking again for two 16 year old teenagers, a boy and a girl, and their family. One of the first requests that came in from the girl was for potato leek soup. These children aren’t vegan. I had a feeling that my idea of potato leek soup might be...
by teresa@sweetveg | Sep 26, 2012 | Recipes, Vegetables
Brussels sprouts are not a vegetable that I would expect children to like, but in my experience it’s actually been mostly well received. Children are sure unpredictable. I am not sure why Brussels sprouts have such a dismal reputation. I think they are pretty...
by teresa@sweetveg | Aug 15, 2012 | Recipes, Vegetables
I have found cucumber to be hit and miss with some children. Leave the skin on? Take the skin off? Sometimes it can make a big difference to them. For this recipe, I have cut the cucumber into thin rounds, but try any shape you think they are most likely to eat. For...
by teresa@sweetveg | Aug 10, 2012 | Legumes, Recipes, Vegetables
Here is another recipe for children to help make. We had a lot of fun wrapping the cabbage around the tofu and securing with the toothpick. They’re also pretty cute when finished. I got the idea for this recipe from the Mitoku website. Mitoku is a company in...
by teresa@sweetveg | Jul 17, 2012 | Recipes, Vegetables
Cabbage can outlast most other vegetables in the fridge, so it’s not surprising that a few of my quick and easy standbys showcase this super versatile vegetable. This simple dish is beautiful, thanks in part to the red cabbage. Children love the sweetness and...
by teresa@sweetveg | Jul 6, 2012 | Recipes, Vegetables
What could be more fun than eating a salad in a roll? A lot of children like to eat these even if they would never touch salad on a plate. For less adventurous eaters, make them with familiar items such as avocado, carrots, rice noodles and tofu. Add a fun dipping...
