I realized early on that you have to market veggies to kids.\u00a0Be loud, be proud of what you are serving\u2014shout it from the rooftops: \u201cHey, there, dinner is ready and guess what we are having? Broccoli YEAH!!!!\u201d You would be amazed at how just a little enthusiasm will all of sudden make that dread thing on their plate into something wonderful.<\/p>\n
Be a promoter of the mighty vegetable\u2014market the heck out of those veggies to your kiddos : \u201cSmall people, did you know that Carrots will help you see in the dark?\u201d or \u00a0\u201cGreen Makes you grow\u2014who wants to be the tallest?\u201d From an early age we would say to our oldest \u201cZucchini I LIKE IT!!!\u201d To this day Bunny adores zucchini. \u00a0Listen, you will not always be successful, but keep at it.<\/p>\n
These are a couple of seasonal recipes which are popular with both the small and big crowd in our house.<\/p>\n
Spring Peas make for a sweet addition to any meal!<\/p>\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.allthingsyum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_6015.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-247 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.allthingsyum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_6015.jpg?resize=300%2C300\" alt=\"IMG_6015\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.allthingsyum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_6015.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.allthingsyum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_6015.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.allthingsyum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_6015.jpg?resize=768%2C768&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.allthingsyum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_6015.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n
Spring Peas with Ramp Butter<\/strong><\/p>\n 1 bunch Ramps \u2013 cleaned & trimmed Melt butter over low heat. \u00a0Add ramps, a couple turns of pepper, and 1\/2 tsp of salt. \u00a0Cook ramps until they soften (about 2 mins). \u00a0Add peas and cover with a lid, cook for about 3 more minutes. \u00a0Serve immediately.\u00a0<\/p>\n Roast Carrots with Yogurt, Honey & Cumin<\/strong><\/p>\n 1 Bunch carrots cut into1 inch slices Heat oven to 450. Toss carrots with enough oil to coat, season with salt & pepper. Roast for about 30 mins or until fork tender. \u00a0Let the carrots cool\u2014at this point you can let them sit until you are ready to make the dish. Mix yogurt, lemon juice, honey & cumin\u2014toss carrots in dressing. Adjust salt as needed.<\/p>\n Asparagus with Morrels<\/strong><\/p>\n 1 bunch medium sized asparagus Rinse and trim asparagus\u2014one great trick is to snap the ends of the asparagus where they most easily give\u2014or just cut the whole bunch a couple of inches up. Heat medium saut\u00e9 \u00a0pan on medium heat, add oil to pan, add asparagus, morels , garlic\u2014give a good toss and season with salt & pepper. Place a cover on pan and in about a minute check if the asparagus are just fork tender. Serve immediately.<\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0Minnie helping out at a farm stand<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\n2 cups fresh peas
\n2 tbsp unsalted butter
\n1\/2 tsp salt
\nPepper<\/p>\n![\"IMG_6025\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.allthingsyum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_6025.jpg?resize=300%2C300\")
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\n1\/2 cup plain yogurt \u2013 greek or regular
\n1\/2 juice of a lemon
\n2 tspns honey
\n1\/2 tspn cumin
\nOlive oil<\/p>\n![\"IMG_1584\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.allthingsyum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_1584-e1460560514154-300x271.jpg?resize=300%2C271\")
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\n1 cup morels cleaned (I love these in the spring, but you can use any type of mushroom when not available )
\n1 garlic clove, minced
\n1 tbsp olive oil
\nSalt & Pepper<\/p>\n![\"IMG_0647\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.allthingsyum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/IMG_0647.jpg?resize=225%2C300\")
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