Yo No Go

Well, the mix-in yogurt thing was short lived. After a few days, the novelty wore off, and the girls didn't like it anymore. :-( I tried!

Something that has been working better, however, is a recipe from Alton Brown for what he calls "Pearsnip Sauce." It looks just like applesauce, but is made from pears and parsnips. I've never cooked a parsnip in my life, but thought this might be a good way to trick the girls into eatting some vegetables. It worked! C loves pears, so I just told her it was "Pear Sauce." (She's too smart for her own good, if I said "Pearsnip" I KNOW she would say, "I don't LIKE Pearsnips.")

E and C have asked for seconds and thirds and fourths of it! I modified the recipe slighty, so here it is:

Pearsnip Sauce

Ingredients:
1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (2 parsnips)
1 pound pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces (4 pears)
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 1/2 cups orange juice
Pinch kosher salt
1/2 pinch ground clove
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions:
Place the parsnips, pears, maple syrup, orange juice, salt, and cloves into a microwave safe, sealable 3 to 4 quart container. Cover with a lid, leaving one corner open to allow steam to escape. Microwave on high for 10 to 15 minutes or until the parsnips and pears are fork tender. (*** NOTE: I used my Pampered Chef Microcooker and this spilled out everywhere making a HUGE mess.***)

Add the lemon juice and puree to your desired consistency using a blender. Serve warm or chilled. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, refrigerated.

Good luck!