Recent content by Charu Mehta

Thanks everyone, some great ideas....it is also an opportunity for me to prepare things I have never prepared before...like quiche. I am sure the variations alone would motivate my son to get to try the 'dreaded greens'. Even watching Popeye, the sailor...didn't motivate him to eat spinach. Some...

I haven't tried the Chinese bitter melons. I should pick some up next time I am at the Chinese store. Thanks for the pic spork. Yakuta, have you ever tried stuffed karela? My sister in law makes it, stuffed with chopped onions, sauteed with some spices. I like the idea of adding a squeeze of...

Hey everyone, thanks a lot for your suggestions and inputs. I feel like I have a brand new confidence. I guess all I needed was a different approach and a different perspective. Getting him involved in the cooking process is really a great idea. I know there are other food alternatives that...

I can't wait to try it!! I am sure it would taste delicious. I am from South Asia....and prepare South Asian meals almost everyday. I have never tried cooking red lentils with any kind of vegetables. I do, however, prepare yellow lentils with veggies in it.

I am challenged as well with my 4 and 6 yr olds. I cook South Asian food mostly and they usually eat most that is served. However, feeding them protein is a task for me. Nothing besides store bought frozen breaded chicken nuggets or chicken strips works. Getting them to eat potatoes and...

I am looking for some ideas and/or recipes to prepare bitter gourd. As the name suggests it is bitter and I find it very difficult to cut down the bitterness, no matter how I cook it. For those who are familiar with South Asia, would know bitter gourd as 'karela'.

My 6 year old son, doesn't like any food that is green....spinach, broccoli,peas, beans, celery... I find it very hard to disguise these vegetables simply because of their colour. Any ideas or kid friendly recipes, that may work?