A little help with food please

[Birdman42]

Hi All. This is not the usual plea for help and understanding what I need are some food suggestions. My Margaret is now on puréed food (home prepared and food processor liquidised) but I am after some suggestions from more experienced and imaginative cooks than me. It’s breakfast that I am having a problem with. I make Margaret soft fruit / chocolate creams and mousse type meals for weekday breakfasts but we have a family tradition of having ‘desert’ type meals for our weekend breakfasts (tarts, cakes, and other delights which are now off limits because of crumbs). I have been making cheesecakes recently but the biscuit base is too crumbly and Margaret is choking (yes I can scape off the cheese but it’s a waste) Has anybody suggestions for a soft base because all I can find online is a variety of biscuit and nut type bases. Alternative suggestions for breakfasts would also be appreciated.

Many thanks. Alan

[Lord77]

Are you baking your cheesecake if not you can make the base with jelly after set pour your cheesecake mixture on top and put back into fridge to set . Blessings Pamela

[Birdman42 in reply to Lord77]

What a great idea. Thank you

[Hidden]

We like the flavored cheesecake Jell-o brand pudding... taste great & easy to make. I have started making our pumpkin pie without crust... but do add whipped cream. Sending hugs... Granni B

[Birdman42 in reply to Hidden]

Sounds interesting I must give it a try. Alan

[AliBee1]

Hi. My husband loved an uncooked, what we call in the uk, a sponge cake. He was tickled pink to be given some in a dish rather than just being given the bowl to scrape out with a teaspoon which had always been a treat when I was baking. You can make it with flavourings too like chocolate or coffee . Good luck x.

[Birdman42 in reply to AliBee1]

I never would have thought of that. Thanks. Alan

[Doublereeder in reply to AliBee1]

Good idea Ali, after all the uncooked mixture has always been the tastiest!

[sammy90210]

In Pakistan I would give my dad some "ras malai" - it's a slightly sweet food that's soft and spongy and comes in a cup of milk - it was pretty much the only thing he could eat in the late stages - I would mix in some doctor recommended protein powder, to help with muscle strength and bowel movement - if you have a pakistani or indian restaurant nearby, please ask them for "ras malai" - it's made from milk and sugar so it's pretty bland and you can mix in some flavors too if it helps - best wishes

[Birdman42 in reply to sammy90210]

I just looked up the recipe and I am sure we had this when we visited India. Not sure my culinary skills are up to the job but I might give it a try. Thank you for the suggestion. Alan

[Heady]

Steve lived on rice puddings at the end. I use to put extra thick cream in with it to up the calories. This is all very hard, I remember my sister once said, my kitchen looked like a chemistry lab, whilst preparing his food. Immediately started looking for easier options. I know food is their last pleasure, but try and keep things as simple as possible, for both your sakes.

Sending big hug and much love

Lots of love

Anne

[Birdman42 in reply to Heady]

Thank you for the insight. Margaret is not able to eat rice with a main meal but I will suggest the rice pudding with thick cream it sounds just the job. Alan

[ncgardener799]

Perhaps you can make or buy a Flan. It is a custard dessert often served with a bit of caramel sauce. In US we can buy it in grocery store in the dairy /yogurt isle and it is in individual containers. My friend made her husband a waffle and added syrup and pureed it for breakfast. You can also puree the sweet treats you like for weekend breakfast or cut them into tiny pieces and soak in milk or cream to soften but still enjoy the taste. There are also recipes and cook books for dysphagia cooking. Perhaps if you have access to a nutritionist they might be a good resource for more ideas.

[Birdman42 in reply to ncgardener799]

Good ideas I will try them Thanks

[Sofy123 in reply to Birdman42]

Thanks for the idea,, didn’t think to give my mum it.

Recipe from my cousin, you would need a caramel (which you could try and buy from any Spanish or Portuguese place if you have one near, make it yourself or omit) to make it, all you need is 6 eggs, 6 tablespoons of sugar and a litre of milk, pour mixture into small moulds and cook them in a Bain Marie.

[Artteach10]

I made custard for my husband. It not only is smooth and creamy but gave him the necessary protein that was so important.

[KBJones]

I make mom a smoothie with spinach, yogurt, mixed frozen fruit, frozen cherries, flax seed & grind her pills to add. (I use a Nutra bullet blender) The cherries mask the taste of anything I need to add and she loves it! I also make homemade squash soup & green pea soup, hand blender makes it easy. Soft Scrambled eggs also a morning favorite, also oatmeal.

[Fairygirl13]

Hi Alan,

I have recently been looking into treats I can make my Dad to take into the nursing home, he went onto a pureed diet about a month ago.

I hope the below links to recipes for level 4 diets might be of use to you/help with some ideas. (I am planning on having a go with biscuits this weekend as a start and if all goes to plan then Dad can enjoy a biscuit wit his coffee, I've also promised I will have a go with prawn cocktail!)

oakhouse-kitchen.com/recipe...

nestlehealthscience.co.uk/h...

Best Wishes,

Sarah x

[ncgardener799]

HI Alan, just checking in to see how your doing with breakfast menu and suggestions? Pat

[Espink50 in reply to ncgardener799]

Dietitian advised smoothies. Ensure banana peanut butter icecream or yogart provides lots of calories and protein. Scrambled eggs and or egg whites with jam and ensure. Pancakes. Cereal. These are work for us.