What's the best approach to feeding kids?
Don't stereotype their tastes by cooking down to them. You never know—sardines might be their favorite fish, and funky blue Stilton their favorite cheese.
Do you have any sneaky strategies?
I don't always advertise every ingredient. For example, I'll make lasagna with greens cooked in but won't call it "kale lasagna."
Any magic ingredients for picky eaters?
Spanish paprika makes everything taste like bacon, panko bread crumbs add crunchiness, and Parmigiano Reggiano will get them to try anything.
What do you do to make unpopular veggies more appealing?
Season your food, just a little to turn on the flavors of the food. That could be the make or break difference between them liking it or hating it forever. They might like things that you think they?ll hate, if you season them properly.
What is your foolproof family dinner?
My two kids will always eat pizza with prosciutto and thyme and a side of roasted broccoli with Parmesan. It's so satisfying, and it goes great with my Chianti.
Do you have any prepackaged items that you swear by?
Trader Joe's Quattro Formaggio mix for pizza, Whole Foods fresh pizza dough, Pamela's gluten-free baking and pancake mix, frozen organic fruits for morning smoothies.
