Fortify Your Diet with Cookies!
Challenged by cancer treatment, recovery, or malnutrition? Hormel Vital Cuisine® 206® Cookies offer important calories and protein to help fortify your diet.
Author: Jake L
BBQ Pork
Ring in barbecue season with a delicious BBQ pork recipe that uses Thick & Easy® Bulk Pureed Pork and meets IDDSI Levels 4-7.
Hormel Health Labs’ Team Spreads Cheer in Acts of Kindness Challenge
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Hormel Health Labs Provides Food Service Scholarship Opportunities
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IDDSI Level 4/5 Chicken a la King
This is a delicious dish featuring our Thick & Easy® Level 5 Ground Chicken in a rich, creamy sauce with rice and veggies. This recipe meets IDDSI Levels 5, 6 and 7, along with a variation for those needing IDDSI Level 4.
Thickened Fall Harvest Punch
Craving a fall cocktail? You’re in luck! Our Harvest Punch combines cranberry, apple and orange flavors with your favorite brandy or whiskey for a delicious seasonal drink. This recipe has two different options that can be customized to meet either IDDSI Level 2 or 3, and versions for those looking for a non-alcoholic “mocktail”.
Thickened Caramel Apple Hot Toddy
Spice your dysphagia diet up with this seasonal thickened cocktail! Using just 6 ingredients, this hot thickened drink includes all the flavors of fall and can be prepared in just minutes. Thick & Easy® Apple Juice and Thick & Easy® Clear Instant Food & Beverage thickener help make this cocktail safe for those with swallowing difficulties. Versions available for both IDDSI Levels 2 & 3!
Pureed Carrot Cake
Looking for a delicious dysphagia-friendly dessert to add some spice to your diet? This low-maintenance dessert is easy to make, full of flavor, and meets IDDSI Levels 4-7!
IDDSI Level 4/5 Beef Stroganoff
This hearty dish uses our Thick & Easy® Level 5 Ground Beef and Thick & Easy® Bulk Pureed Pasta to recreate a classic entree that’s safe for those needing IDDSI Level 5-7 consistency. There’s even a variation for those needing IDDSI Level 4! Aside from bold flavor, this recipe is also packed with protein and carbs, and can serve as an important source of calories.