Category: Dips & Spreads
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Mushroom Ragu
Minced & Moist (IDDSI Level 5) Soft foods that are finely chopped and held together with moisture so they don’t crumble or fall apart. Mushroom ragù is one of those dishes that proves depth doesn’t require meat. When mushrooms are cooked slowly, they give up their water, concentrate their flavor, and take on a richness…
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Savory Yogurt & Dill Bowl
Liquidized (IDDSI Level 3) Smooth foods that pour easily and require no chewing, but are moderately thicker than regular liquids. This dish is inspired by the long tradition of savory yogurt preparations found across Turkish and broader Eastern Mediterranean cooking. Yogurt isn’t treated as a sweet base there. It’s a cooling, grounding food, paired with…
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Low-Acid Eggplant Parmesan
Minced & Moist (IDDSI Level 5) Soft foods that are finely chopped and held together with moisture so they don’t crumble or fall apart. Why a low-acid eggplant parmesan exists at all For a lot of people, reflux isn’t about spice or portion size. It’s about acid load and how long food sits in the…
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Honey Walnut Cream Dip
Pureed (IDDSI Level 4) Completely smooth foods/extremely thick liquids with no lumps that hold their shape on a spoon and don’t require chewing. As a speech-language pathologist and cook, I’m constantly inspired by the memories that food evokes. The flavors of baklava, with its roots in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, are filled with nostalgia…
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Fromage Fort
Pureed (IDDSI Level 4) Completely smooth foods/extremely thick liquids with no lumps that hold their shape on a spoon and don’t require chewing. Fromage Fort, which translates to “strong cheese,” is a classic French spread that originated as a way to use up leftover cheese bits and rinds. It is typically made by blending various…
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Creamy Artichoke & Greek Yogurt Dip
Pureed (IDDSI Level 4) Completely smooth foods/extremely thick liquids with no lumps that hold their shape on a spoon and don’t require chewing. Artichokes have a unique, earthy flavor that’s perfect for dips and spreads. This recipe transforms them into a creamy, nutrient-rich dip with Greek yogurt, fresh lemon, and a touch of dill-infused olive…
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Baba Ghanoush
Pureed (IDDSI Level 4) Completely smooth foods/extremely thick liquids with no lumps that hold their shape on a spoon and don’t require chewing. Baba ghanoush is a creamy, smoky, and savory Middle Eastern dip made from roasted eggplant, tahini, and lemon. For those following IDDSI guidelines, this recipe is modified to suit various texture levels,…