Tag: protein
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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…
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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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How to Make a Fortified Sipping Broth at Home
Walk into any grocery store today and you’ll see entire shelves dedicated to liquids in cartons: chicken broth, beef stock, bone broth, sipping broth. Some promise “collagen for your skin,” others “restaurant-quality flavor.” And yet, for all the branding, most people couldn’t tell you where broth ends and stock begins. That’s not just trivia. For…
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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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Twice-Baked Potatoes with Bacon Jam
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. Twice-baked potatoes are a classic comfort food, filled with a creamy, cheesy potato mixture and baked to perfection. This version is taken up a notch with a rich, savory-sweet bacon jam that…
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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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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 ignore the salt listed in cookie recipes…especially when all of the other ingredients were shown…