Winter warmers

It's also a great way to get children to eat "the dreaded" vegetables! I found with my kids that they were slightly sensitive to the texture of vegetables and if I could find a method to combat that, they were happy to eat them, even ask for seconds.

It is also important to know that they only need small portions, not a ladle full of pumpkin or cauliflower. With soup, you can "hide" the vegetables they are most likely to eat otherwise like onions, celery, carrots and peppers.

Push all the right buttons

Potato and leek soup is one of my children's favourites. I think they are reminded of creamy, buttery mash with every sip and it is deliciously smooth and creamy. Add the crunchy deep-fried parsnips and you push all the right buttons with the kids.

What about a potato and butternut cake? The kids will love it, after all who doesn't like cake?

So don't be scared to introduce your children to the wealth of the winter vegetable basket; just adjust your cooking and serving methods a little and you will have them smiling.

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