Give your kids a break. How many adults like Brussels sprouts and cauliflower? The trick is making vegetables taste good, often by sneaking them into other recipes. Here is what works in my family.

Bugs on a log: Spoon peanut butter onto a celery log, and top with raisin bugs.

Cucumber sandwiches: Spread cream cheese onto a slice of pumpernickel bread. Then add slices of cucumber. Top with another slice of bread and cream cheese. Cut in quarters.

Fruit smoothies: Mix two cups of fruit, one serving of yogurt, and a carrot in the blender. Add a few ice chips to chill it.