I have a kid who tends to be a little sneaky. He often has something he's hiding behind his back and has been been known to act a bit like "Swiper" (that sly fox we've come to know through Dora the Explorer) as he swipes toys from siblings and scurries away with them.
As a mom, I don't like sneaky behavior. Not one little bit. But, I have to admit to being a bit sneaky myself at times -- like after dark, when the preschool drawings make their way to the trash bin! Awful, I know... you've never done that, right?
Well, I know one Mom who has sassed up sneaky into nutritious and delicious recipes that even Swiper would enjoy. Meet the Sneaky Chef.
Missy Chase Lapine has a new cookbook that celebrates sneaky as veggies, fruits and power foods (hello flaxseed!) make their way into muffins, macaroni and even meatballs! Do you have a picky eater? Do your mealtime mantras include exasperated exclamations like "but you have to eat your vegetables!" or "Just try it!" If so, this is a book full of solutions for you.
Our kids are pretty good about eating fruits and veggies (most of them, anyway!) but even so, I'm all for getting in more of the good stuff when I can and I've been inspired by Missy's nutritional advice and time-saving, kid-tested recipes. Perhaps best of all, the book includes many great tips for getting food on the table fast-- from suggestions for pantry stocking to a go-to list for grocery shopping, there are practical tips for alleviating the daily stress associated answering that omnipresent question "Hey Ma, what's for dinner?!" Or breakfast... or lunch... or a snack!
I think perhaps Missy put it best when she mused "It's not just about saving time. It's also about making the moments your family sits around the table more meaningful." Amen to that!
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