Modern Dysphagia Cooking: Turn Family Favorites into Dysphagia-Friendly Dishes

If you haven’t heard, Simply Thick is at it again.

This time, they have published a cook book with dysphagia-friendly recipes.

I was really excited to get this book in my hands. I wasn’t sure what to expect at first, however this cookbook is amazing!!

The cookbook contains IDDSI compliant recipes for levels 4, 5 and 6.

What I love the most about this cook book is that the recipes are simple. How to puree ham, chicken, hamburger, frozen pancakes, bread. The things that people want to eat but don’t know how to fix so that they are compliant with their diet levels.

Not only does this book contain recipes that people will use, but also a number of sections providing information. The chapters are as follow:

Chapter 1: Read This First (Information about dysphagia)

Chapter 2: Introduction (Describes IDDSI, the different levels and how this cookbook was developed.)

Chapter 3: Welcome to SimplyThick (The story of SimplyThick.)

Chapter 4: What is IDDSI and Why Are We Using It? (This chapter describes IDDSI, the framework and how to test using the IDDSI testing method.)

Chapter 5: Nutrition (A short overview of nutrition including tips on increasing calories and protein, increasing calories in recipes, increasing protein in recipes, use of supplements and foods to avoid.)

Chapter 6: The Recipes

Chapter 7: Thickened Sauces, Dressings and Condiments (Extremely thick sauces including Buffalo Sauce, Marinara Sauce, Ranch and Blue Cheese Dressing.)

Recipes Level 4: Pureed (A description of pureed foods/characteristics with 44 recipes for pureed foods including items such as Meatloaf, Turkey, Cinnamon Raisin Bread, Peas, Spinach and more)

Recipes Level 5: Minced & Moist (A description of Minced & Moist foods including characteristics with 30 recipes including items such as Breaded Fish Sticks, Coleslaw, Buttered Noodles and Ham.)

Recipes Level 6: Soft & Bite Sized (Includes a description and characteristics of soft & bite-sized foods with 22 recipes including lasagna, butternut squash and tuna salad.)

Appendix A: IDDSI Detailed Descriptors by Level (Detailed descriptions and testing methods for levels 4-6.)

Appendix B: IDDSI Test Methods Document (Food level testing methods for IDDSI.)

This book is perfect for families, patients and caregivers to help them understand IDDSI, diet levels and recommendations and helping them to prepare meals that are compliant with the recommended IDDSI food levels.

You can buy your own cookbook on Amazon!