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Chocolate Cupcakes With Spinach and Blueberries

(2 reviews) Posted by gourmetmomma  

Chocolate Cupcakes stuffed with spinach, blueberries, and whole grains. Is it too good to be true? This recipe is adapted from Missy Chase Lapin's The Sneaky Chef cookbook. I've made these twice now, and they are a big hit in my family! The... MORE»

Recipe #260924

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Old Fashioned Tea Cakes

Posted by gourmetmomma  

These are the cookies from my childhood. The recipe is originally from the Red River Cookbook of Shreveport LA, published in 1953. This makes the perfect sugar cookie dough for cutting out shapes. The dough is relatively easy to work with and... MORE»

Recipe #259870

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Deceptively Delicious Yellow Cake

(1 reviews) Posted by gourmetmomma  

This is from Jessica Seinfeld's cookbook. Even if you wouldn't normally consider cooking a cake from a mix, this is a great example of how to adjust regular recipes to add more nutrition. I have not tried this yet, but am posting to share. MORE»

Recipe #259707

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Rice Balls

(4 reviews) Posted by gourmetmomma  

This is from Jessica Seinfeld's Deceptively Delicious Cookbook. I have not tried this one, but am posting recipes upon request. The author indicates that the chicken can be left out of the recipe for a vegetarian option. MORE»

Recipe #259706

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Deceptively Delicious Angel Food Cupcakes

(1 reviews) Posted by gourmetmomma  

This is from Jessica Seinfeld's book. She serves it with a carrot cream cheese icing (posted separately) MORE»

Recipe #259605

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Deceptively Delicious Cream Cheese Icing With Carrots

Posted by gourmetmomma  

This is from Jessica Seinfeld's Cookbook. I haven't tried this version yet. I'd suggest making sure the icing is cool at serving time. MORE»

Recipe #259603

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Deceptively Delicious Blueberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

Posted by gourmetmomma  

These are from Jessica Seinfeld's book. I have not tried these yet, but they are next on my list. They pack a nutritional punch with yellow (winter) squash, blueberries, and spinach. To make the squash and spinach purees, pre-cook the veggies.... MORE»

Recipe #259478

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Pink Pancakes

(3 reviews) Posted by gourmetmomma  

This is from Jessica Seinfeld's Cookbook called Deceptively Delicious. I have not tried this, but am posting recipes for others. When I do make them, I will make a version that does not use pancake mix and share my results. MORE»

Recipe #259466

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Tofu Nuggets

(2 reviews) Posted by gourmetmomma  

This is from Jessica Seinfeld's Deceptively Delicious. She says the taste fools her kids into thinking they are eating fried cheese or chicken nuggets. I haven't tried this, but am posting recipes from the book upon request. MORE»

Recipe #259460

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Peanut Butter and Banana Muffins

(4 reviews) Posted by gourmetmomma  

This is from Jessica Seinfeld's Deceptively Delicious Cookbook. I have not made these, but am posting recipes from this book upon request. MORE»

Recipe #259456

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Deceptively Delicious Cream Cheese Icing

Posted by gourmetmomma  

This is from Jessica Seinfeld's cookbook. I made this and was amazed. You can't taste the cauliflower. Honest. Serve this slightly chilled (not warm!) for optimal deception. If the icing is warm, you will smell (not taste) the vegetable. The... MORE»

Recipe #259436

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Orange Soup (Lots of Veggies)

Posted by gourmetmomma  

A quick creamy satisfying soup stuffed with lots of veggies. I was not sure whether or not my kids would eat it, but I was pleasantly surprised when one of them ate a full bowl on his own. This uses orange puree (pureed cooked carrots and sweet... MORE»

Recipe #256667

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins

Posted by gourmetmomma  

This are filled with nutrition and a kid pleaser too! I've adapted them from "the sneaky chef" cookbook. In addition to the peanut butter and jelly, these have pureed carrots and sweet potatoes (orange puree). Because the puree is so... MORE»

Recipe #256349

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Grilled Cheese Muffins

(1 reviews) Posted by gourmetmomma  

Bubbling cheesy goodness for the kids, wheat germ, carrots, and sweet potatoes for their bodies. This is adapted from the book "the sneaky chef" filled with all kinds of ideas on adding vegetables, fruits, and fiber into the diet of... MORE»

Recipe #256346

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Guerilla Grilled Cheese

(1 reviews) Posted by gourmetmomma  

Carrots and sweet potatoes in grilled cheese? Why not if it works. This is from a book titled "the sneaky chef" filled with ideas on adding veggies and fiber into the diets of kids (and other picky eaters). When I read this one, I... MORE»

Recipe #256343

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Healthier French Toast

(2 reviews) Posted by gourmetmomma  

This uses Orange Puree (a mixture of carrots and sweet potatoes) to boost the nutrition of traditional French Toast. Since the puree has a mildly sweet flavor, this actually yields a slightly sweeter French Toast than normal. This is adapted... MORE»

Recipe #256342

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Orange Puree

(1 reviews) Posted by gourmetmomma  

As a stand-alone, this is about like baby food. As an ingredient, this stuff rocks! You can add it to breads, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti sauce, meatloaf, pancake batter, baked beans, etc. It is a fabulous way to "sneak" some... MORE»

Recipe #256341

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Glazed Baby Carrots - Dump OAMC

(2 reviews) Posted by gourmetmomma  

This is a basic recipe for glazed baby carrots, made "dump" fashion to go with your frozen main dish. This can be made with baby carrots, peeled and sliced whole carrots, or even frozen sliced carrots. If using the frozen ones, don't... MORE»

Recipe #255213

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Fresh Peach Cobbler (The Upside Down Version)

(2 reviews) Posted by gourmetmomma  

Adapted from FoodTV's Sara Moulton. I've tweaked the fruit part quite a bit. In the summer, when we harvest peaches and blueberries, I make a large batch of the fruit part. I freeze it in recipe-quantity and then thaw for year-round cobbler.... MORE»

Recipe #252691

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Mock Sangria

Posted by gourmetmomma  

This is a quick cocktail to make with "cheap" wine. You want to use a light red wine with a fruity aspect to it. This is not how use a fine bottle of cabernet, but it is perfect for the 1 gallon jug-o-red. The result is very similar... MORE»

Recipe #252657

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