Forums: September 2010 Kickstart Forum Archive: Best recipes for kids?
Created on: 09/27/10 12:39 PM Views: 940 Replies: 2
SweetTooth Joined: 09/15/10 Posts: 3	Best recipes for kids? Posted Monday, September 27, 2010 at 12:39 PM Thanks to everyone on the staff and forum for sharing such great recipes, tips and inspiration. The best thing about this kickstart for me was the revelation that vegan dishes can be so delicious! Sadly, though, my 5-year-old son was not so turned on to many of the recipes. Over the last year or so, he's gotten better and better about eating salads and cooked veggies (he used to gag on raw veggies). But he's still picky about many dishes - usually ones with more texture and/or strong flavors. I missed the conference call on pediatric nutrition (is there a link somewhere to listen to that?). I'd love any tips and, most importantly, more yummy recipes for dishes that other kids like. Thanks! And best of luck to everyone in continuing the vegan lifestyle! SweetTooth
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Bugsmom Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2069	RE: Best recipes for kids? Posted Monday, September 27, 2010 at 1:06 PM Try the cheesy sauce recipe posted somewhere on this forum - it's awesome for mac & cheese. Toss in some veggies and make a one pot casserole of it (most frozen veggies like broccoli or peas take the same amount of cooking time as pasta so you can cook it all together then drain and add the sauce). Don't know that I can be all that much help - my 12 yr old has always loved veggies. People would get a kick out of seeing him roaming around at social gatherings munching on raw red bell pepper strips or chunks of broccoli. Then they'd ask how we "got him" to eat veggies - we didn't, we just never made him not like them. A big thing for a 5 yr old is to include him in the process. Include him in picking out the recipes, the ingredients, doing the shopping, doing the cooking, etc. A must-have for kids in the kitchen is one of those wire egg slicers. That can be used to slice mushrooms, cooked potato chunks, strawberries, kiwi, avocado (if it's on the slightly firm side), etc - anything that is about the size and firmness of a hard boiled egg. The wire cannot cut skin so it's really safe and easy to use. Working side by side, you doing heavy duty slicing (like slicing carrots) while he tears up lettuce or smashes avocadoes or whatever is a great thing. Also, keep in mind that kids don't always get hungry to the extent or on the timetable of adults. Having quick fruit and veggie snacks available is helpful. And, some kids get overwhelmed with too many different foods on the plate at one time. Serving one or two items at a time, then letting him ask for more of something or some other food can be helpful. Allowing him to taste a bite from your plate (so he doesn't see the 'new' food on his plate and shy away totally) can help as well. --Deb
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Susan Levin Joined: 12/26/09 Posts: 1190	RE: Best recipes for kids? Posted Monday, September 27, 2010 at 2:29 PM Here is the archived forum: http://www.pcrmaudio.org/drforum/gordon-brown-9.15.10.wav You can access it from this Resources page: http://pcrm.org/kickstartHome/resources/index.cfm Susan Levin, MS, RD PCRM Director of Nutrition Education
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