Tag: IDDSI level 4
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Espresso Panna Cotta
Espresso panna cotta is at its best when it leans into bitterness rather than fighting it. Coffee brings depth and structure to an otherwise very soft dessert, giving the cream something to push against. When the espresso is strong and fully cooled before being added, it integrates cleanly without thinning the custard or messing with…
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Creamy Parmesan Polenta
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. Some foods earn their place in the kitchen not because they’re flashy, but because they’re endlessly useful. Creamy polenta is one of those quiet workhorses. When it’s cooked loose and well hydrated,…
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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…
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Curried Chicken Pizza Bianca
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. Some dishes feel inevitable the moment you think of them. Curried chicken and pizza bianca come from different corners of the world, but they share a core idea: warmth, comfort, and balance.…
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Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake
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. Making cheesecake has always been a balancing act; indulgent yet simple, rich but delicate. Add pumpkin and chocolate, and it becomes autumn distilled. For those navigating chewing or swallowing challenges, the silky…
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Turkey Congee
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. Congee is a dish built on patience and comfort; a slow-cooked rice porridge that has sustained much of East and Southeast Asia for centuries. Its name changes from region to region: juk…
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Apple and Carrot Tzimmes
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. Tzimmes is a dish that has been simmered, swapped, and sweetened in countless kitchens across Eastern Europe for centuries. Though its name comes from Yiddish roots, its heart belongs to the larger…
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Keeping Familiar Textures New
When texture modification becomes part of daily life, it’s natural to find comfort in what feels safe. That first food that “works”, the one that doesn’t trigger coughing, panic, or discomfort, often becomes a lifeline. And while that reliability is important, it can quietly narrow someone’s food world over time. Meals begin to blend together.…
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Spiced Maple Sweet Potato Casserole
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. Creating meals that are accessible and flavorful is at the heart of my mission as both a speech-language pathologist and a cook. Each dish needs to be enjoyable for all, regardless of…
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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…