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 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 | Jul 26, 2012 | Grains, Recipes
In my experience millet takes a little coaxing to bring out it’s many wonderful qualities. There are two ways that I really like it. The first is when it is cooked with a lot of water yielding a creamy consistency, such as this recipe or millet with sweet...
by teresa@sweetveg | May 12, 2012 | Recipes, Vegetables
I feel silly sometimes, posting such simple recipes. But, honestly, my goal is to get more vegetables into those little bellies every single time they sit down to eat. Sometimes we really have only one minute to make something to add to a meal or for a snack. Last...
by teresa@sweetveg | Dec 30, 2011 | Recipes, Vegetables
This recipe is super simple. I didn’t know until recently that sautéing vegetables lightly in oil can increase absorption of fat-soluble minerals and vitamins, like calcium. Kale, collard greens, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage can all be substituted for the...
