Think tofu is for hippies? I have to admit; I’m a bit of an urban hippy at heart but even for me, tofu is usually a shocker in the taste department, cardboard being a commonly used adjective used when reviewing its flavour.
But this is about to change that perception because cheesy tofu bites are a taste sensation, perfect for kids! Though I’d put a wager on, that even the toughest cowboys would give these tofu bites a go; so I’m sure your kids will love them too.
By the way, if you have heard eating a lot of soya produce is not good, you’re right, it isn’t, but having organic tofu once a week is fantastic for a few reasons. It’s cheap, it’s healthy and a great source of protein.
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Tackling green vegetables at dinnertime
Who loves dealing with the green veggie drama every night? Easy answer – no one! But never fear, I have a winner, which will get the green part of your kid’s dinner resolved before dinner even begins.
Kids love frozen things and, as it turns out, kids love frozen peas. So when they come home from school, fill a cup with frozen peas and send them outside to enjoy. You’ll most likely find them in a trance with the sun shinning on their upturned faces, while popping each tiny frozen globe into their warm mouths to melt on their tongues. They love it.
Orange Mash-for whenever you cook mashed potato
Add sweet potatoes to the mash. White potatoes are acidic and sweet potatoes (Kumara) are alkalizing. If you mix them together it makes for a much healthier mash, that’s also sweet and yummy which the kids will love.
Serving Kids
Always serve a child’s meal on a massive plate – the biggest you can find. It’s a real shame for the washer-uppera (me!), but kids eat with their eyes and the meal size will look manageable for them. Using a small plate makes the meal look large and overwhelming. For us mummies, perhaps the smallest plate is not such a bad idea?
School Lunches
Use the leftover Cheesy Tofu Bites for the school lunches the following day. The cheesy tofu bites taste even cheesier when they are served cold.
Extra Meals
Always think to yourself when you are cooking a meal, how can I use this for a school lunch, a breakfast or is this meal suitable for storing leftovers in the freezer for another meal?
A good breakfast is the key to learning. Use the left over orange mash, warm it up and pop a fried, sunny side up egg on top, sprinkle with mature grated cheese and voilà, a breakfast for champions!
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