Author Heidi Herman introduces a creative solution for veggie-averse adults seeking better nutrition without compromising taste
A new cookbook is turning traditional advice about eating vegetables on its head.
“The Hidden Vegetables Cookbook: 90 Tasty Recipes for Veggie-Averse Adults” by author Heidi Herman provides a fresh approach to healthy eating by offering nutritious recipes that hide vegetables rather than highlight them. The book, released in September, is designed for adults who want better nutrition but have never enjoyed the taste of vegetables.
Rather than urging readers to learn to love spinach or zucchini, Herman’s cookbook works with existing taste preferences. The recipes cleverly disguise vegetables in familiar dishes, giving adults a way to enjoy the foods they love while quietly boosting their daily nutrition.
Examples include Beef Bourguignon with hidden spinach, Chicken Enchiladas with pureed carrots and onions, and even a chocolate cake where zucchini disappears completely.
This new approach also removes the stigma often attached to being a picky eater. “A lot of adults simply don’t like vegetables, and that’s OK,” Herman explained. “This book provides real solutions instead of guilt, making it easier to eat healthier without sacrificing flavor.”
Rhonda Thornton, a national board-certified health and wellness coach and senior fitness specialist, contributed to the book and added, “If getting enough vegetables has always been a challenge, you’re not alone. Small, steady changes can transform how your body feels and functions. It’s not about perfection, it’s about creating habits that support your goals, one veggie at a time.”
With more than 90 recipes, over 50 full-color photographs, and practical directions using common ingredients, “The Hidden Vegetables Cookbook” is accessible to both beginners and experienced home cooks. The collection is designed to make healthy eating simple, indulgent, and stress-free.
More details are available at www.heidihermanauthor.com