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 | 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 | Sep 17, 2012 | Grains, Recipes
When I make polenta, I make a double or triple batch. Freshly prepared, it is soft and excellent either as a breakfast porridge or in a meal later in the day. I especially like soft polenta with soupy beans or a vegetable stew. As soon as the polenta is finished...
by teresa@sweetveg | Sep 6, 2012 | Legumes, Recipes
Tempeh makes a great high protein finger food and this recipe is delicious. These tempeh fingers can be used in nori rolls, salad rolls, sandwiches and alongside a grain and vegetable for dinner. Children, of course, love to eat them as is. They are the perfect size...
