SnyderShrugged Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 My wife and I were havin trouble getting our family to eat enough veggies. Me included. Se bought the cook book, "Deceptively Delicious" by Jessica Seinfeld (Jerry's wife) to see if we could secretly increase the veggie intake. The general concept is to use veggie puree's to add to meals so the veggies are unobtrusive on the plate, but still a sizable portion of the meal. Today was our first experiment. We made Mozzarella sticks with a cauliflower puree. They came out awesome and the kids scarfed down 4 each which covered a serving of veggies for the meal. Later we make burgers with carrot puree in them. Just wanted to give a good review thus far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted December 6, 2007 Author Share Posted December 6, 2007 BTW, I HATE Cauliflower(sp?) and still enjoyed the cheese sticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted December 6, 2007 Author Share Posted December 6, 2007 bump: changed title for clarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 just deep fry your veggies. everything is delicious deep-fried. :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted December 6, 2007 Author Share Posted December 6, 2007 just deep fry your veggies. everything is delicious deep-fried. :drool: I wish we could do that too! But my wife doesnt like the outward direction of my love handles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I wish we could do that too! But my wife doesnt like the outward direction of my love handles girder belts and manzieres. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted December 6, 2007 Author Share Posted December 6, 2007 girder belts and manzieres. :laugh: I'm broke (started a new business) Think just wrapping up in cling wrap would do the trick? I already ruined 2 pairs of the wife's control top panty hose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I'm broke (started a new business)Think just wrapping up in cling wrap would do the trick? I already ruined 2 pairs of the wife's control top panty hose it's worth a shot. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC3 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 just deep fry your veggies. everything is delicious deep-fried. :drool: Especially those box lunches at Japanese restaurants where they deep fry vegetables in a Tempura bread mix. Delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 all you have to do is steam the veggies and then add Spike to them you will be in love in an instant NO CANNED VEGGIES only fresh and do not boil them, then they get all nasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Williams Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I don't believe in cooking veggies......raw is the only way to go, now some OBVIOUSLY you gotta cook IE: eggplant but remember heat kills phytochemicals and reduces vitamins and minerals significantly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stophovr6 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I don't believe in cooking veggies......raw is the only way to go, now some OBVIOUSLY you gotta cook IE: eggplantbut remember heat kills phytochemicals and reduces vitamins and minerals significantly Bleh. I agree with some veggies. I like carrots cooked as much as I like them raw. But I hate raw brocolli for instance. Like it cooked. I don't mind losing some minerals etc. it's still better than junk food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted December 6, 2007 Author Share Posted December 6, 2007 We steam them in large quantities (rice cooker) before they get puree'ed. The burgers came out pretty good just now! Just sneaking in the veggie paste into the recipes added about 6 servings of veggies today for each family member. I'm kindof impressed that it tasted so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Williams Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Bleh. I agree with some veggies. I like carrots cooked as much as I like them raw. But I hate raw brocolli for instance. Like it cooked. I don't mind losing some minerals etc. it's still better than junk food. you should care about the mineral loss.....esp if ya don't use a higher quality multivitamin....... photochemicals are also invaluable. p.s. ~ I CAN EAT A 5 GALLON BUCKET of RAW BROCCOLI !!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 p.s. ~ I CAN EAT A 5 GALLON BUCKET of RAW BROCCOLI !!!!!!!!! what do you want a cookie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Williams Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 what do you want a cookie yes yes, I do..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted December 6, 2007 Author Share Posted December 6, 2007 you should care about the mineral loss.....esp if ya don't use a higher quality multivitamin....... photochemicals are also invaluable. p.s. ~ I CAN EAT A 5 GALLON BUCKET of RAW BROCCOLI !!!!!!!!! Kingbrice, I'm picking up some Dr. Mercola influence here. Are you a fan? I have a friend who swears by his advice. It seems like so much work though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufumonk Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 yes yes, I do..... A broccoli puree cookie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancalagon the Black Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I was very skeptical about this cookbook--it seemed to me just a way to prolong bad eating habits (are the kids gonna eat that way forever?). Then I read this, which just bolstered that point of view: http://www.theage.com.au/news/diet/dietician-warns-against-covert-vegies/2007/11/29/1196037062746.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 I was very skeptical about this cookbook--it seemed to me just a way to prolong bad eating habits (are the kids gonna eat that way forever?). Then I read this, which just bolstered that point of view: http://www.theage.com.au/news/diet/dietician-warns-against-covert-vegies/2007/11/29/1196037062746.html fair enough assessment. I would counter though, that my folks never hid the veggies and heaped them liberally on our plates and I now hate many of them as a result. We plan to still serve regular veggies along with the new main course, for the same reasons that you cite. This way my girls (and me) will benefit from twice the servings at most meals. We even made a desert custard that had sweet potato puree in it. Not too bad, but I would still pick a nice cherry pie over it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Sounds interesting(if a bit of work),but I like vegetables raw,cooked or hidden. As long as they are served with a huge hunk of meat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChampSkinsFanatic Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I wonder if I can find the ebook, I heard about this on tv. I'm trying to change my diet just to be healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancalagon the Black Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I wonder if I can find the ebook, I heard about this on tv. I'm trying to change my diet just to be healthy. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Drink lots of water. Don't eat stuff you know is bad for you. It's pretty simple; it's just about discipline. If you're undisciplined, no regime in the world will work for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borninblood Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I don't believe in cooking veggies......raw is the only way to go, now some OBVIOUSLY you gotta cook IE: eggplantbut remember heat kills phytochemicals and reduces vitamins and minerals significantly plus Jesus was a vegetarian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Williams Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Kingbrice, I'm picking up some Dr. Mercola influence here. Are you a fan?I have a friend who swears by his advice. It seems like so much work though! Never heard of Him/her....... Gotta link?? A broccoli puree cookie? OH BABY!!! plus Jesus was a vegetarian Doubtful since I can eat pork in good conscience.....yeah yeah I know it was a joke.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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