Brenda, Jack and Charlotte are great about trying just about anything I put in front of them. Jack tends to like just about anything (a boy after his daddy’s heart!) but Charlotte is often a tougher sell. I make it a point in menu planning to cook a few things each week that are sure bets, and a couple that are something new, just to keep exposing them to different flavors and opening them up to liking new things. I have found that the more I expose them to something (caramelized onions, for instance), the more likely it is they will finally develop a taste for it.

I’m glad you asked this question! I actually get asked that quite a bit, and I suppose the reason J & C have taken to many of these things so well is that they’ve never had any other choice! LOL! When it comes down to it, I suppose it might sound selfish to admit that my goal has always been to have my kids like the things I want to cook so I don’t wind up having to plan and prepare two (or more) dinners each night!

If you meet resistence in trying something new, my best advice would be to start off slowly, trying one new thing a couple of times a week, but always making sure to have a couple of sure bets (a veggie they like, and perhaps some rice or potatoes) on the table as well. That way, they can sample the new item, and if it isn’t to their liking, they can eat the tried-and-true favorites. I hope this helps!

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Have a great rest of the weekend.
🙂 Laura