Now Your Kids Will Eat Asparagus

Traditional tomato ketchup is loaded with high-fructose corn syrup (yes, it's true), but not this asparagus version. It replaces sugar with healthy seasonings, yogurt and olive oil. When served with oven-baked chicken fingers, this eat-out favourite quickly transforms into a healthy dine-in family dinner.

Pureed soups are an excellent way to get veggies into your little ones, and what could be better than bowls of good-for-you soup. Your toddler will love the croutons carved from a beloved grilled cheese sandwich so much they won't know they are drinking their veggies.

Save the pizza take-out for another day, and whip up this quick-to-assemble asparagus tart that's bursting with flavour thanks to the blanket of lemon bechamel tucked beneath the asparagus, pancetta and feta. Serve with a crisp green salad for an easy dinner or tasty midday brunch.

With the return of cool al fresco dining upon us, your guests will love this seasonal and creamy risotto that is certain to warm them up from the inside out. Don't hesitate to swap the vegetables with whatever is available at your market, and consider getting creative with your cheeses—goat, feta and Gruyere would all work well here.

Adding grilled veggies to a simple salad makes your meal so much more gourmet. Who needs to know it came out of a package?