Category: Breakfast

  • Cinnamon Rice Horchata Smoothie

    Cinnamon Rice Horchata Smoothie

    Liquidized (IDDSI Level 3) Smooth foods that pour easily and require no chewing, but are moderately thicker than regular liquids. This cinnamon rice horchata smoothie is designed for Liquidized (IDDSI Level 3), where drinks need to move slowly, stay cohesive, and require no chewing. Horchata’s heritage, remixed Horchata has always been a comfort drink. In…

  • Blueberry Almond Smoothie

    Blueberry Almond Smoothie

    Liquidized (IDDSI Level 3) Smooth foods that pour easily and require no chewing, but are moderately thicker than regular liquids. This blueberry almond smoothie bowl is designed for Liquidized (IDDSI Level 3), where texture and flow matter as much as flavor. Moderately thick and slow moving, it offers a spoonable texture that’s easier to control…

  • Peach Guac Chilaquiles

    Peach Guac Chilaquiles

    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. Chilaquiles are one of those dishes that feel inherently comforting: tender pieces of tortilla simmered in sauce until they soak up the liquid, layered with tangy toppings and warm aromatics. They already…

  • Goetta Hash Bowl with Apples

    Goetta Hash Bowl with Apples

    What is goetta? Goetta (pronounced “get-uh”) started as a German-American breakfast staple, born out of thrift and ingenuity in kitchens in my hometown, Cincinnati. Traditionally made with pork, beef, steel cut oats, and onions, it was meant to stretch meat while turning simple grains into something deeply satisfying. When cooked low and slow, goetta forms…

  • Veggie Patty Egg Stacker

    Veggie Patty Egg Stacker

    Easy to Chew (IDDSI Level EC7) Regular foods that are naturally soft and easy to chew, without tough, dry, or hard components. There’s a reason certain veggie patties have held their place in freezers for decades: they’re soft, mild, and nourishing, but still taste like food, not filler. This egg stacker that features my Ultimate…

  • Banana Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl

    Banana Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl

    Rising and shining is easy when you’re breaking the fast with this naturally soft and bite sized (IDDSI level 6) and filling breakfast bowl. Add ins can help steer this recipe to any seasonal flavor profile and the natural sweetness and macro balance just make this a no brainer for adding to your family’s morning…

  • Maple Cream of Wheat with Warm Spiced Pineapple

    Maple Cream of Wheat with Warm Spiced Pineapple

    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. This cozy, comforting bowl of cream of wheat is infused with the rich sweetness of maple syrup and topped with warm, spiced pineapple for a tropical twist. The pineapple’s natural tartness is…

  • Full English Egg Bake with Baked Bean Sauce

    Full English Egg Bake with Baked Bean Sauce

    Soft & Bite-Sized (IDDSI Level 6) Tender foods cut into small, bite-sized pieces that are easy to chew and break apart with minimal effort. A traditional Full English breakfast typically includes eggs, sausage, bacon, baked beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, and sometimes black pudding or fried bread. Each component is cooked to bring out rich, savory flavors.…