by teresa@sweetveg | Jan 24, 2023 | Children and Vegetables, Recipes, Vegetables
This recipe is an adaptation of one found in Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison. My favorite section of this cookbook is when she describes each vegetable and then gives numerous simple ways to prepare each one. I have changed the sweetener and...
by teresa@sweetveg | Aug 1, 2013 | Articles, Children and Vegetables, Legumes, Recipes, Vegetables
I know this is a bit out of season for some of you, but I live in the Pacific Northwest. We still have green peas even though it’s August. I was going to wait to post this until next Spring, but couldn’t resist, especially because I know I have some...
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 | 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 12, 2012 | Grains, Recipes
This simplified version of traditional rice balls are perfect for meals on the go and little fingers. It’s pretty easy to make extra rice for dinner and form some into rice balls for school lunches the next day. An extra treat is to hide something tasty in the...