I was recently given a copy of the cookbook Deceptively Deliciousby Jessica Seinfeld. Before I even start my review I want to post a big disclaimer: In my home, we all eat vegetables and fruits, and I feel it is important for our children to be exposed to them. While I won’t force them to eat, I do have a rule that we must try a bite. At the same time, I have good friends who feel the same way, and each day is a battle to get their children to eat vegetables aside from carrots and corn, and those good friends worry about the lack of nutrients in their diet, and don’t want to rely on vitamins alone.
So when I received the book, I had a moment where I thought: What is the point of hiding vegetables and fruits when kids should eat them anyways? I was really suspicious. After reading it cover to cover, I feel differently. The recipes are really great for the most part, and even if your kids do love their veggies, adding extra ones only increases the nutritional content. I love how the book let’s you know what each hidden vegetables nutritional makeup is. I never knew cauliflower was so nutritious.
The purees she has you make are easy to do, you can do them once a month and freeze them as needed and if you have made baby food it is very similar. I really love the idea, and the foods are very family friendly. My favorites that I have made so far are the delicious oatmeal, rice balls, ice cream sandwiches, and carrot cake muffins.
I think this book is a great addition to your cookbook collection if you like to cook, try knew things, and make nutritious meals for your family.
