Who knew hiding veggies in food could be so much fun?!

So, I received the new Jessica Seinfeld "Deceptively Delicious" cookbook for Christmas. Thought it sounded interesting to hide things like spinach in baked brownies. Well, at least in theory it sounded like a good idea. The thing I wasn't so sure about was how it would taste. Because c'mon...when I'm craving brownies or cookies, I don't want it to taste like spinach or zucchini!! Here's the deal: you buy fruits and veggies, cook them, puree them in the food processor, and save them in little baggies to eventually add into foods to make them healthier. The idea was to help kids (a.k.a. picky eaters) get their daily allotment of veggies without them noticing! So, Seinfeld created lots of interesting recipes where you add these purees into the normal foods, and voila, you have a healthy version of yummy kid food (or adult food!)

The amazing thing is that this stuff actually tastes GREAT. Just this morning I made oatmeal raisin cookies (with zucchini and apple puree). And Madelyn couldn't get enough. (Oh, and me too!) I'm trying a new recipe from the book every day or two, and so far, every one has been a big hit with the whole family. So, if you have picky eaters at home, or just wanted to try some new creative ways to make pancakes, macaroni and cheese or banana bread, check out the new cookbook (OR, just ask me for the recipe!)

And another perk I didn't know I'd get: such a pretty looking refrigerator with all the colorful pureed foods. Yum!