Whining and Dining: Mealtime Survival for Picky Eaters ...

bGarlic-Roasted Carrots/bbrbrSimple, quick and delicious, these were a big hit with our testers. You just have to get the kids to try these once and it will be a side dish for life. And if not, more for you.brbr1 tbsp unsalted butterbr1 lb carrots, peeled and cut on an angle into 1-inch piecesbr2 cloves garlic, slicedbrSalt and freshly ground pepperbrbrMelt butter in a small pot over medium heat. Add carrots and garlic; cover pot and turn down heat to ­medium-­low. Cook, shaking pot occasionally, for 15 minutes or until carrots are tender and both carrots and garlic are slightly caramelized. Season with salt and pepper to taste.brbrMakes 4 servings.brbrbrbMeat Loaf/bbrbrMaybe you think of meat loaf as an unhealthy meal from the '50s. We think of it as an opportunity to hide nutritious food in a ­kid-­friendly ­hamburger-­type substance. There are oatmeal, carrots, parsnips and spinach in there, or you can choose to leave all the veggies out, or put one or two more in. If your kids are hamburger fans but the words meat loaf scare them, then you know what to do.brbr1 lb lean ground beefbr1/2 lb ground porkbr1 cup chopped onionbr1/2 cup grated carrot or parsnipbr1/2 cup chopped spinachbr1/2 cup large-flake oatmeal (not instant)br3 tbsp milkbr1/2 tsp chopped fresh thymebr1 eggbr1/4 cup ketchupbr2 tbsp Worcestershire saucebr2 tbsp soy saucebr1/4 tsp hot pepper saucebrSalt and freshly ground pepperbr1 tsp brown sugarbrbrPreheat oven to 350ºF.brbrCombine beef, pork, onions, carrot or parsnip, spinach, oatmeal, milk, thyme and egg in a large bowl.brbrMix together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and hot pepper sauce in a small bowl. Reserve half the sauce. Pour the other half over the meat mixture and stir gently to combine ingredients. Season meat mixture with salt and pepper to taste.brbrAdd brow