Eggnog Christmas Dessert: A No Bake Delight
Four layers of yumminess. Eggnog and Cookies: A Winning Combination A special Christmas treat when I was a kid was the round tins with pretty winter or Christmas scenes on them filled with shortbread cookies! Another seasonal treat we looked forward to was eggnog. We would make our own eggnog with...
It’s A Pureed Thanksgiving: Feeling Blessed
A Thanksgiving meal should be a special affair no matter if it has to be pureed. Or at least, that would be my wish for any person that has to be on a pureed diet. As a speech language pathologist for over 35 years, I have had the opportunity to bear witness to a lot of people having to adjust to...
Sides For Your Thanksgiving Meal: Part 1
One of the best parts of any Thanksgiving meal is the variety of sides to choose from. These four sides are all classics with a few little twists to make them extra special to elevate them for a special holiday meal. Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday. It's all about the food;...
Broccoli Cheddar Soup: A Bowl Bursting with Flavor
Soup season is upon us and is one of the easiest foods to puree! Homemade broccoli cheddar soup is one of my favorites for it's easy to make and very, very flavorful. It's quite possible you have most of the ingredients in your fridge or pantry right now so let's get the pot on! I use an instant...
No Cooking Needed: Pumpkin Fluff
Every caregiver or individual new to or familiar with a pureed diet, has days that they are exhausted and/or stressed with needing new food ideas to come up with. Pumpkin Fluff can be served as a dessert or snack, and anyone in the household is going to enjoy it! Besides being light and delicious,...
Shrimp Alfredo Using Cauliflower Rice vs. Pasta
I am so excited to try this pureed dish using cauliflower rice as a "mock pasta" to assess how effective a substitute it is in pureed cooking! I have wanted to try this for a long time. Pasta is a challenge for individuals on a pureed diet but it plays a central role in many of the dishes we are...
Apple Pumpkin Smoothie – Easy Fall Recipe
Are there any other two foods that scream "FALL" more than apples and pumpkins? Combining these two popular flavors into a smoothie is just the perfect thing to make and bring seasonal tastes to any dysphagia diet! Smoothies are wonderful drinks that often thicken naturally to a nectar or honey...
A PUREED 4TH OF JULY BBQ MEAL
Being on a puréed diet is no reason to be left out of holiday gatherings , bbq's and your favorite summer foods. Nothing says summer or a 4th of July BBQ more than grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and a potato salad with a strawberry shortcake for dessert! All of these menu items are very easy to...
3 Easy Puréed Peach Recipes
Are you looking for easy puréed recipes using peaches to add a touch of sweetness and nutrition to your meals? Look no further! In this post, we’ll make a couple simple peach dessert recipes and a yummy peach smoothie. I’ll add a tip for how to make homemade whipped cream for your desserts without using a hand blender and how to make it thick or stable so it doesn’t melt. You’re not going to want to miss this!
PUREED FOOD GUIDELINES & TESTS
Dear Caregivers, Do you ever have questions if you are puréeing your food correctly for your loved one on a puréed diet? The number one question I get on initial visits is what can I feed them, followed by what is puréed food supposed to look like, and lastly how do I do it? Having to prepare...
PURÉED CANNED MEAT SALADS
Introduction: Welcome Caregivers. Canned meats to the rescue! Preparing meals with meat is a challenge when you are new to a purée diet. Classic recipes for tuna fish salad, ham salad and chicken salad are easily made by using canned meat. However, they are not only easy to purée and prepare, they...
IDENTIFYING SWALLOWING PROBLEMS: RED FLAGS
Learn signs and symptoms of common swallowing problems to help identify need in your loved for further professional evaluation.