Here's another sneaky recipe for picky eaters. This one is for pumpkin pancakes. According to wikipedia, pumpkin is botanically a fruit, referring to a plant part which grows from a flower; however, it is widely regarded as a vegetable in culinary terms, referring to how it is eaten.1/2 cup canned 100% pure pumpkin2 large eggs2 tablespoons canola oil1 cup milk2 cups all purpose baking mix (Jiffy or Bisquick)1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1. In a bowl, mix together the baking mix, sugar and pumpkin pie spice.2. In another bowl, mix together the pumpkin, eggs, oil and milk.3. Add flour mixture all … [Read more...]
My Son Won’t Feed Himself
July 7, 2007 By
Some kids refuse to be fed by you (they want to be independent), while others refuse to feed themselves.On our forum, txthompsons asks for help..."My son just turned one and absolutely refuses to put anything in his mouth--including food. I mean, he's never put toys in, things he finds on the floor--nothing. I need some advice on what I can do to get him to eat by himself. He does pick the food up, but he looks me dead in the eye and throws it on the floor, which I give him a big NO for doing. Things I've tried include...putting food in front of him every 45 minutes thinking he would … [Read more...]
Picky Eater: Blueberry Muffins
June 22, 2007 By
Shannon has posted some great recipe suggestions (to get healthy food into picky eaters) on our forum. Here's a nutritious recipe from her for Blueberry Muffins.1 3/4 cup all purpose baking mix or self rising flour 1/4 cup wheat germ1/2 cup sugar1 egg1 cup blueberries3/4 cup milkHeat oven 375?. Mix to good wet consistency. Use ice cream scoop to scoop into muffin pan (sprayed with nonstick spray or lined). Cook 12-15 mintues until brown.Blueberries are loaded with antioxidants such as vitamins E & C. Wheat germ is an excellent Source of Vitamin E and Folic Acid.To get some other great tips … [Read more...]
Picky Eater: The Sneaky Chef – Part 2
June 16, 2007 By
A couple of days ago, I gave you the recipe for Triple Stuffed Potatoes from The Sneaky Chef cookbook. Now for dessert. How about Store-Bought Chocolate Pudding with Green Juice (yep, that's spinach)?_____________Make-Ahead Recipe #5: Green Juice3 cups raw baby spinach leaves (or 2 cups frozen chopped spinach, or frozen chopped collard greens)1 cup waterIf using raw spinach, thoroughly wash it, even if package says "prewashed." Bring spinach or collards and water to boil in a medium pot. Turn heat to low and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.Pour into a fine mesh strainer over a container or … [Read more...]
Picky Eater: The Sneaky Chef – Part 1
June 15, 2007 By
Recently on the The Today Show, I saw a chef who was preparing some recipes from her cookbook titled The Sneaky Chef. Missy Chase Lapine hides healthy foods in kids' favorite meals. I was so excited to buy the cookbook, but when I actually flipped through it, I realized that these recipes are great if your kids actually eat mac n' cheese, pizza, hamburgers, spaghetti. But, like I said, Jack is VERY picky. He doesn't eat any of that!I tried a couple of recipes (including the Triple-Stuffed Potatoes below) that I thought had the best chance of success and other than making a huge mess in my … [Read more...]
