The Produce Buzzers Podcast is the “gathering place for lovers of fresh fruits and veggies!” However, we realize that many of you struggle to find the love that we have. So today we are on a stealth mission. This week’s episode is a special treat. We’re joined by Heidi Herman, author of The Hidden Vegetables Cookbook: 90 Tasty Recipes for Veggie-Averse Adults. That’s right—not just kids, but full-grown veggie-dodgers!

In this episode, we’ll chat with Heidi about how growing up in an Icelandic-American household shaped her fearless approach to food, why our childhood vegetable trauma still haunts us in adulthood, and how she manages to turn everything from brownies to mac and cheese into Trojan horses of nutrition.

We’ll also get the lowdown on her top tricks for fooling even the most suspicious eaters (spoiler: grated carrots are sneakier than you think), and how to turn a dinner party into a stealth health intervention—without anyone ever realizing what hit their palate.

If You’ve Ever Pushed Brussels Sprouts or Cauliflower to The Edge of Your Plate, Heidi’s Got Your Number—And Your Solution.