by teresa@sweetveg | Nov 18, 2012 | Recipes, Vegetables
Some of you may be a little skeptical that children could like collard greens wrapped around a filling. I admit that I was a little doubtful when I made these for two sisters several years ago. I was trying to find ways for them to eat more vegetables. I am not sure...
by teresa@sweetveg | Nov 7, 2012 | Dessert, Recipes, Teens
When I first had the idea for this sweet potato pie, I was trying to create a dessert that I could eat at Thanksgiving that would be good enough to keep me away from the more traditional desserts, but without sending my blood sugar spiraling. I thought it would just...
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 | Oct 13, 2012 | Grains, Legumes, Recipes
Baked grains are a wonderful addition as soon as the weather starts getting cooler. I learned this method from acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist Sharon Gray. You can find her over at belly & soul. The same method can be used for a variety of different grains,...
by teresa@sweetveg | Oct 8, 2012 | Grains, Recipes, Sea Vegetables
I love the meals that are easy to personalize for various family members. Nori rolls, burritos and fresh salad rolls all fall under this category. In families with older children you can bring all the ingredients to the table and everyone can make their own. This is...
