The similarities between two recent cookbooks for kids, Deceptively Delicious by Jessica Seinfeld (Collins) and The Sneaky Chef by Missy Chase Lapine (Running Press), may have some publishing people crying “plagiarism,” but really, how many ways are there to inject a dose of healthiness into mac and cheese? The following random sampling of recipes and their secret healthy ingredients shows both likenesses and differences.
| Deceptively Delicious by Jessica Seinfeld (Collins, Oct.) | The Sneaky Chef by Missy Chase Lapine (Running Press, Apr.) | |
| Sweet potato | Pancakes | Applesauce, yogurt |
| Carrot puree | Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins | Sweet potato-carrot puree |
| Butternut squash or cauliflower puree | Mac and Cheese | Cauliflower and zucchini puree |
| Sweet potato or butternut squash puree | Grilled Cheese | Sweet potato-carrot puree |
| Chickpeas | Chocolate Chip Cookies | Whole wheat flour, wheat germ |
