Tag: easy to chew
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Pimento Cheeseburger Fried Rice
Minced & Moist (IDDSI Level 5) Soft foods that are finely chopped and held together with moisture so they don’t crumble or fall apart. Pimento cheese has been a secret southern weapon for adding a little more fun, and fried rice might be its best unexpected match. This recipe leans into comfort food without asking…
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Steakhouse Plate
Easy to Chew (IDDSI Level EC7) Regular foods that are naturally soft and easy to chew, without tough, dry, or hard components. Steak is one of those foods people miss the most when chewing or swallowing gets harder. It’s iconic: the smell, the sear, the satisfaction of a proper bite. But it’s also one of…
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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…
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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…
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Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Easy to Chew (IDDSI Level EC7) Regular foods that are naturally soft and easy to chew, without tough, dry, or hard components. Traditional stuffed zucchini can be a little fussy: hollowing out each half, precooking the filling, trying not to overbake the shells. This casserole style version skips the precision work while keeping the same…
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Pregelled Breads: A Key Technique for Safer Eating with Dysphagia
Bread is one of the most common comfort foods in the world, but it’s also one of the trickiest for people with swallowing or chewing difficulties. On its own, bread tends to crumble, stick, or form dry lumps that can be unsafe. That’s where the pregelled bread technique comes in. Pregelling transforms bread into a…
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Comfort Foods Without Surprises: Meals for Texture Sensitive Eaters
Have you ever pushed aside a dish because it felt off in your mouth? Maybe it was too stringy, lumpy, or unpredictable; you’re not alone. For many people, food isn’t just about flavor. Texture can make or break a meal. Sometimes it’s sensory sensitivity, sometimes it’s about comfort, and sometimes it’s just what feels easiest…
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Pecan Roll Blondies
Easy to Chew (IDDSI Level EC7) Regular foods that are naturally soft and easy to chew, without tough, dry, or hard components. Growing up one of my favorite meals was “breakfast for dinner” as most of my childhood morning meals were on the go for school and sport activities. It would almost feel like we…
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Apple Cake
Easy to Chew (IDDSI Level EC7) Regular foods that are naturally soft and easy to chew, without tough, dry, or hard components. You know Fall has arrived when the trees start to display dazzling reds and yellows, but its not just the leaves responsible for the autumn colors. This easy to chew (IDDSI level EC7)…
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Red Wine Poached Eggs
Easy to Chew (IDDSI Level EC7) Regular foods that are naturally soft and easy to chew, without tough, dry, or hard components. Eggs poached in red wine might sound unconventional, but this dish is a testament to the simple yet luxurious nature of French country cooking. The combination of eggs and red wine sauce creates…