“I hate vegetables,” Heidi Herman writes in the opening to “The Hidden Vegetables Cookbook: 90 Tasty Recipes for Veggie-Averse Adults.”

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That bold admission hooked me from the first page and set the tone for Herman’s book which will be released in September. Arab News received an advance copy of the publication for review.

The cookbook offers nearly 100 clever recipes crafted and curated specifically for adults who want the nutritional benefits of vegetables, but perhaps without the taste or texture.

Herman is not writing this book for exhausted parents sneaking in healthier ingredients for their finicky toddlers. These recipes are meant for grown-ups who want to mindfully devour nutritious and delicious dishes with complex flavors and creative combinations.