Just recently, I was introduced to a new site called “Weelicious.” Have you ever heard of it? Honestly, it is a brilliant concept that I will most definitely be utilizing. I think you may be as well after I relay this exciting information.
First off, what is Weelicious?
“It is a platform to show parents around the world how easy and beneficial it is to expose children to wholesome and delicious homemade food.” ~Catherine McCord
In the fast paced world that we live in it’s so easy to get lazy and consume fatty and processed foods. Has fresh and wholesome foods become a lost cause? Not according to Catherine McCord.
About Catherine
Launched in 2007, Catherine, mom to Kenya(5) and Chloe (3), created Weelicious.com as a platform to show parents around the world how easy and beneficial it is to expose children to wholesome and delicious homemade food. After personally struggling with how to feed Kenya, Catherine recognized a need for realistic, accessible and nutritious recipes for parents using minimal ingredients that are fully loaded with flavor.
Weelicious, which now houses over 700 original recipes, isn’t about taking risks or presenting challenges in the kitchen. Catherine inspires her community with ingredients that are readily available and recipes that are fast and easy to follow. Debuting a new recipe or tip daily and how-to cooking videos posted every Tuesday, Weelicious is a wealth of information and has quickly developed an international audience on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.
Catherine is also an acclaimed chef and food blogger who enjoys sharing Weelicious not only as a cookbook, but also as an “inspirational” food guide.
You can now enjoy Catherine’s book: Weelicious: One Family. One Meal. There are 140 fast, fresh and easy recipes inside for you to dish up for your family. Catherine launched her book on the Today Show on Tuesday, September 18th.
The book is broken up into two parts:
- Part 1. Getting Started: “Addresses the realistic challenges of feeding children. From understanding how to inspire kids to be great eaters at an early age, to managing mealtime stresses, negotiating food fights, and tips on how to food shop as a family, Catherine cleverly weaves first-hand experiences with factual evidence to offer concrete solutions to these every day problems.”
- Part 2. “offers a range of recipes from sweet and savory homemade baby foods, like Roast Pear & Banana Puree and Mint & Pea Puree, to clever snack ideas including Whole Wheat Seed Crackers and Strawberry Fruit Leather, plus smart breakfast, dinner and dessert dishes (See back for complete list of recipes). Each recipe is crafted to educate kids and involve them in the cooking process. There are no cheap tricks or sneaking. Weelicious: One Family. One Meal. reiterates Catherine’s philosophy to involve children in the process so they learn to make healthier choices.
Here are just a few of the many recipes you can expect to see in Catherine’s new book:
Baby Purees
Brown Rice Cereal
Butternut Squash Puree
Sweet Potato-Coconut Puree
“Eat Your Greens” Puree
Roast Pear and Banana Puree
Mint and Pea Puree
Lentil Vegetable Puree
Roast Ginger Apple Puree
The Teething Cookie
Breakfast
Egg in the Hole
Blueberry Lemon Whole Wheat Pancakes
Breakfast Cupcakes
Breakfast Cupcake “Frosting”
Slow Cooker Apple Streusel Oatmeal
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Red, White, and Blue Parfaits
Breakfast Quesadilla
Baby Frittatas
French Toast Sticks
Pumpkin Waffles
Oatmeal On-the-Go Bars
Stuffed French Toast
Breakfast Polenta
Breakfast Pizza Pockets
Bacon and Cheese Waffles
Banana-Corn Fritters
Apple-Vanilla Pancakes
Fruit and Seed Granola
Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Carrot Ginger Soup
Chicken Wonton Soup
Chicken Noodle Soup
Four-Bean Slow Cooker Chili
Italian Wedding Soup
Crock Pot Lentil Veggie Stew
Dips, Sauces & Salsas
Red Beet and White Bean Hummus
Olive Hummus
Broccoli Pesto
Big Kid Guacamole
Ranch Dip
Avocado Lime Sauce
Ricotta Veggie Dip
Carrot–Miso-Ginger Dressing
Edamame Salsa
weelicious Tomato Sauce
Fruity Avocado Dip
Raspberr-wee (Raspberry) Sauce
Snacks
Graham Crackers
Apple Cinnamon Sticks
Whole Wheat Seed Crackers
Banana Peanut Butter Muffins
Parsnip Muffins
Banana Wee-Eat (Wheat) Germ Muffins
Sweet Potato Muffins
Apple Oat Bars
PBRB “Waffle” Sammies
Chewy Granola Balls
Cinnamon Honey Popcorn
Sweet Noodles
Date Nut Bites
Strawberry Ice Pops
Coconut Pineapple Pops
Banana Cream Ice Pops
Mango Pops
Peas in a Pop
Tropical Fruit Salad
Strawberry Fruit Leather
Dinner
Chicken on a Stick
Mexican Enchiladas
Rice Cooker Mac and Cheese
and much, much more!
Enter here for the $1000 KitchenAid sweepstakes. You also get to view a teaser of the cookbook prior to entering the sweepstakes!
I am personally excited about the website and this book and have already been utilizing the online platform for meal planning. Click here to give me your thoughts and first impression of the website: Weelicious. What do you think? Will you be dishing it up with Weelicious? I look forward to reading your comments so please share them with us.
Source: Weelicious and Catherine McCord
Image: Courtesy of Weelicious
