Trying Something New

I recently got this cookbook from another generous friend (my ward is filled with them) and I'm so excited with the idea of it. I saw Jessica Seinfeld on Oprah (Jerry's wife) and was so excited to get this cookbook and try it out. For those of you who aren't familiar with it...she purees all sorts of veggies and puts them in recipes that your kids will eat. Great idea, right? I was never one to make my own baby food or anything like that, but I have been struggling with getting everyone (kids, husband, myself included) to eat enough vegetables. So, the other night when Ben was working and the kids were in bed, I gave it a try!

I just used the veggies I had on hand to start out with, which were carrots, broccoli, and butternut squash.
Last night I made her homemade Macaroni & Cheese (which includes the butternut squash puree)...and I thought it was so yummy! My kids, however, did not devour it like I pictured in my mind. I should have known that, since they don't really like mac & cheese normally. Weird kids, I know! I'm not giving up though. I'm thinking spaghetti pie next...