Weelicious: 140 Fast, Fresh, and Easy Recipes Book

Preface: Why No Parent Should Fear the Kitchen ix

Introduction: Our Kids Can Be Great Eaters! xi

Part 1 Getting Started 1

from the first bite: there's an easier way 3

Good Habits Start from the First Few Bites 3

The Science of Your Child's Taste Buds 4

No More Food Fights 6

Stop Sneaking! Let Kids Know What They're Eating 8

"My Kid Will Only Eat Chicken Nuggets!" 10

"This Doesn't Taste Healthy…" 12

Just Because You Don't Like Spinach Doesn't Mean Your Kids Won't 14

Shopping: setting yourself up for success 17

Food Shopping with the Kids 17

Moms and Dads Beware! 18

Shopping for High-Quality Food at the Lowest Prices Possible 19

Cooking Health Doesn't Have to Break the Bank (or Even Come Close!) 20

Organic vs. Non-Organic and the "Dirty Dozen" 21

cooking: turning passive eaters into active ones 25

Getting Your Kids Involved in Cooking 25

The Work Pays Off! 31

You're Not a Short-Order Cook: How Not to Be a Slave to Your Kids in the Kitchen 33

Your Basic Kitchen Gear 33

Weelicious Cooking Staples 36

eating: secrets revealed! 39

Giving Kids Some Choice 39

Making Food Fun 40

The Family That East Together… 41

Part 2 Recipes 43

baby purees 44

breakfast 58

soup 89

dips, sauces, and salsas 102

snacks 120

dinner 154

sides 209

desserts 230

drinks 256

Acknowledgments 267

Index 270