Since we're all looking for new and creative ways to fix fruit and vegetables for our kids (or for ourselves), I thought it only fitting for Whining 'N Dining to create a master list of links to recipes on this site and around the web. Friend Linsey and I recently chatted on the beach about the challenge of discovering new ways to cook veggies especially when you are a working mom and don't have time on your hands to be searching the net or reading cookbooks.
Please note that this list is a work-in-progress! Of course, I would love your feedback, ideas, links, etc.
Acorn Squash
Penne with Acorn Squash & Pancetta
Apple
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
Halloween Mush (Sweet Potato & Apple Puree)
Apricot
Crockpot (Slow Cooker)Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce
Artichoke
How to buy: Select ones with tight buds and a thick, firm stem attached.
How to eat: Steam / grill / roast / shave raw on a salad
How to store: Sprinkle a little water on artichokes and keep them in a bag for three to five days. Once cut, add a squeeze of lemon to prevent discoloration.
More on how to cook and eat an artichoke
Arugula
Asparagus
Herbed Cauliflower & Asparagus Saute
Ten Minute Tasty Asparagus & Brown Rice
Avocado
Guacamole: The Purist Approach
Banana
Beans
Southwest Black Bean and Corn Dip
White Bean Salad with Zucchini, Green Beans & Tomatoes
Beets
Golden Beets & Brussels SproutsBell Pepper
Blackberry
Blueberry
Healthy, Dairy-Free Blueberry Muffins
Bok Choy
Broccoli
Broccoli Stir Fry with Ginger & Sesame
Broccolini
Broccolini & Balsamic Vinaigrette
Roasted Broccolini over Spinach Parmesan Polenta
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts with Lemon & Almonds
Golden Beets & Brussels Sprouts
Hashed Brussels Sprouts with Lemon
Butternut Squash
Butternut Squash Apple Cranberry Bake
Butternut Squash with Browned Butter & Thyme
Butternut Squash with Honey, Lemon & Parmesan
Roasted Butternut Squash with Rosemary & Balsamic Vinegar
Warm Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash
Cabbage
Cantalope
Carrots
How to buy: Purchase carrots with a deep orange color. If tops are still on, look for fresh looking ones.
How to eat: Steam / roast / raw
How to store: Store in the refrigerator in a plastic bag for up to two weeks.
-Brush carrots with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and roast in 400 degree oven until golden brown
Apple's Organic Roast Veggie Sticks
Cauliflower
Comfort in a Cup: Cauliflower Soup
Herbed Cauliflower & Asparagus Saute
Celery
Chickpeas
Ten Minute Tasty Asparagus & Brown Rice
Coconut
Collard Greens
Collards, Carrots & Green Lentils
Corn
Cranberry
Cucumber
Edamame
Eggplant
Endive
Fava Beans
How to buy: Check inside the pod to ensure they are firm and plump.
How to eat: Boil / sauté
How to store: Keep pods in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to seven days. Cooked fava beans will keep for five days at the most.
Fava Bean Dip with Goat Cheese & Garlic
Fennel
Fruit Medley
Grapefruit
Grapes
Grapes: A Surprising Substitute for Tomatoes
Green Bean
Green Beans with Almonds & Thyme
White Bean Salad with Zucchini, Green Beans & Tomatoes
Green Bell Pepper
Honeydew Melon
Kale
Kale with Seaweed, Sesame & Ginger
Leeks
Lemon
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Sauteed Apples
Lentils
Lime
Mustard Greens
Nectarine
Nectarine & Honey Yogurt Lollies
Plum Nectarine Buttermilk Cake
New Potaotes
How to buy: Look for potatoes that are free of blemishes. Avoid buying green-looking ones.
How to eat: Boil / roast / bake
How to store: They will keep for several weeks in a cool, dark place. Higher temperatures cause sprouting and shriveling.
Okra
Orange
Parsnip
Apple's Organic Roast Veggie Sticks
Peach
Famous Simple Summer Peach Cake
Pear
Peas
How to buy: Check the pod and look for peas that are bright and firm. Avoid tough-looking pods.
How to eat: Steam / sauté
How to store: Store in the refrigerator and keep in pods until you cook them.
-Sauté frozen peas and add to pasta dishes
Pineapple
Plum
Plum Nectarine Buttermilk Cake
Pomegranate
Try This: Pomegranates & Cheese
Potato
Comfort in a Cup: Cauliflower Soup
Crunch & Cheesy Kari's Potatoes
Prunes
Pumpkin
It's More than Just a Decoration or Pie Filling
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pumpkin Pancakes with Cinnamon Syrup
Radish
Raisins
Raspberry
Red Pepper
Rootabega
Salad
Snap Peas
Snow Peas
Spaghetti Squash
Simply Succulent Spaghetti Squash
Spinach
Strawberry
Sugar Snap Peas
How to buy: Select bright and firm pods without blemishes.
How to eat: Boil / sauté / eat raw
How to store: Keep in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to three days. Can be frozen for up to one year.
-Enjoy sugar snap peas with hummus.
Fresh Green Peas and Sugar Snap Peas in Sesame Dressing
Summer Squash
Sweet Potato
Apple's Organic Roast Veggie Sticks
Halloween Mush (Sweet Potato & Apple Puree)
Sweet Potato Baby Food Recipes
Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Muffins
Swiss Chard
Tomato
White Bean Salad with Zucchini, Green Beans & Tomatoes
Turnip
Vegetable Medley
"Eat Your Greens" Baby Food Puree
Watermelon
Winter Squash
Winter Squash Baby Food Recipes
Zucchini
Quick Saute of Zucchini & Almonds
White Bean Salad with Zucchini, Green Beans & Tomatoes
Zucchini Parpadelle with Pine Nuts
