Where creativity meets care.
Here you’ll find recipes, cooking and presentation guides, and ideas for making meals more accessible, whether you’re adapting for dysphagia, chronic fatigue and illness, dental issues, or just tough days.
My goal is to take the pressure off; to offer flexible, comforting options that feel good to eat and good to serve. From texture tweaks to plate styling to community-level accessibility, this blog is here to help you feed yourself and others with more ease and connection.
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Sushi Bowl with Edamame Hummus
Minced & Moist (IDDSI Level 5) Soft foods that are finely chopped and held together with moisture so they don’t crumble or fall apart. This altered-texture sushi bowl offers all the beloved flavors of sushi but in a soft, smooth…
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Lemon-Thyme Berry Chia Pudding
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 dessert layers creamy lemon-thyme chia pudding with a luscious berry fool topping, adding an extra layer…
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Turmeric Mashed Potato Gnocchi
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. These soft, pillowy “gnocchi” are made from mashed potatoes and turmeric with no chewy dough required.…
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Peanut Butter Chickpea Cookie Dough
It is a battle that has gone on for centuries and there doesn’t seem to be a clear winner in sight…sweet or salty? My mom was team sweet all the way. It would baffle me why I was encouraged to…
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IDDSI-Bitsy Speechie-Peachy Yellow Polka-Dot Bellini
Back when I was working in a skilled nursing facility, there was one resident who lit up every room, especially if that room had a view of the sun. She’d often joke, “I’m like a sunflower: my world revolves around…
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Why Inclusive Recipes Matter
These dysphagia recipes are designed to make safe eating flavorful and inclusive. Organized by IDDSI levels, each recipe adapts classic meals, from soups and salads to pastas and desserts, into textures that are soft, cohesive, and safe to swallow. Whether you need pureed meals, minced and moist dishes, or easy-to-chew options, this collection helps everyone enjoy the same menu at the table.