Tag: cancer

Strawberry Mango Smoothie Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date June 1, 2017
Categories In Lighter Options, Recipes for Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Smoothies

Sweet and mellow, with a perfect creamy consistency. Mangoes play a secondary role to the strawberries, while still adding depth to this recipe. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is sweet. Weight is medium. Texture is smooth. Good for people with low to severe treatment side effects.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date June 1, 2017
Categories In Lighter Options, Recipes for Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Smoothies

Strawberry and banana puts the smooth in smoothie! There is no better way to describe the blending of tart strawberries and mellow bananas in this recipe. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is sweet. Weight is medium. Texture is smooth. Good for people with low to severe treatment side effects.

Cherry Mango Smoothie Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date June 1, 2017
Categories In Lighter Options, Recipes for Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Smoothies

A tart and refreshing hot weather smoothie. The smooth mango flavors blend with the cherries and the citric oranges to create a filling yet delightfully cooling beverage. This recipe is perfect for days when metallic tastes are really strong. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is sweet and sour. Weight is light. Texture is smooth. Good for people […]

Bananas Foster Smoothie Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date June 1, 2017
Categories In Lighter Options, Recipes for Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Smoothies

Sweet and decadent with a touch of spicy cinnamon to finish. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is sweet and spicy. Weight is medium. Texture is creamy and smooth. Good for people with low to severe treatment side effects.

Kiwi Apple Orange Smoothie Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date June 1, 2017
Categories In Lighter Options, Recipes for Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Smoothies

A tart but light smoothie. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is tart. Weight is light. Texture is smooth. Good for people with low to severe treatment side effects.

Banana Smoothie Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date June 1, 2017
Categories In Lighter Options, Recipes for Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Smoothies

Sweet and mellow bananas mix with Greek yogurt to create a delicious and refreshing smoothie. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is sweet. Weight is medium. Texture is smooth and creamy. Good for people with low to severe treatment side effects

Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date June 1, 2017
Categories In Lighter Options, Recipes for Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Smoothies

A refreshing light and tart smoothie. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is tart. Weight is light. Texture is soft. Good for people with low to severe treatment side effects.

Blueberry Banana Smoothie Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date June 1, 2017
Categories In Lighter Options, Recipes for Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Nausea, Smoothies

A sweet smoothie that is full bodied without the typical weight of a banana smoothie. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is mellow sweetness. Weight is medium. Texture is creamy. Good for people with low to severe treatment side effects.

Mai Tai Smoothie Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date June 1, 2017
Categories In Lighter Options, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes for Weight Gain, Smoothies

Transport yourself to a tropical island getaway with this delicious Mai Tai smoothie. Mellow pineapple, sweet cherries, and citric oranges blend together to create a perfectly sweet and mellow smoothie that is good for any time of the day. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is sweet. Weight is medium. Texture is smooth but pulpy. Good for people […]

Blueberry Lemon Smoothie Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date June 1, 2017
Categories In Lighter Options, Recipes for Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Nausea, Smoothies

A refreshingly tart smoothie, perfect for cleaning out metallic tastes. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is sour and sweet. Weight is light. Texture is smooth. Good for people with low to severe treatment side effects.

Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date June 1, 2017
Categories In Lighter Options, Recipes for Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Nausea, Smoothies

Light and smooth with a perfect balance between sweet and sour. This smoothie is a perfect all-weather smoothie. Tasting Guidelines: Taste sour and tart. Weight light. Texture is smooth but pulpy. Good for people with low to severe treatment side effects.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Shake Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date June 1, 2017
Categories In Recipes for Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes for Weight Gain, Smoothies

This high protein shake is packed with delicious and decadent flavors. It tastes so good that you’ll think it was a dessert! Mellow bananas mingle with savory chocolate and nutty peanut butter. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is sweet. Weight is heavy. Texture is smooth. Good for people with low to medium treatment side effects.

Matzo Ball Soup Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date April 17, 2017
Categories In Easy Recipes, Lighter Options, Recipes for Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Soup Recipes

A Jewish Classic! Matzo Ball Soup is the Jewish equivalent of Chicken Noodle Soup, with the biggest variation being dumplings made from matzo meal instead of pasta. This is a very filling and delicious soup full of warm flavors that will make you feel loved. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is salty and savory. Weight is light. […]

Corned Beef and Colcannon Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date March 14, 2017
Categories In Dinner Recipes, Entree Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes for Weight Gain

Corned beef and colcannon is a traditional meal eaten in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. This salty, savory dish is highlighted by its use of salted beef, boiled in a pot until tender. While it may be strange for the uninitiated no American-Irish St. Patrick’s Day would be complete without it. Tasting Guidelines: Taste of […]

Mediterranean Lenten Soup

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date March 2, 2017
Categories In Lent Recipes, Lighter Options, Recipes for Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes for Weight Gain

This Lenten soup is a variation of the classic lentil soup found all across the Mediterranean. Savory yet light in weight, it is perfect for the coldest winter day or even the hottest summer day. Lentils are a great source of protein and fiber. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is savory and spicy. Weight is light but […]

Tabouleh Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date June 15, 2016
Categories In Appetizer and Snack Recipes, Easy Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Lent Recipes, Lighter Options, Quick Snacks, Recipes, Recipes for Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Side Dish Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

Pronounced Tuh-Boo-Lee. A classic Mediterranean dish. Traditionally made with cracked burghul wheat. It is a perfectly light side dish. The recipe has been Americanized slightly by substituting couscous for the wheat. But it still maintains its texture, palate cleansing effects, and pop of freshness. This dish is a perfect palate cleanser because it contains not […]

Crab and Lobster Bisque Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date June 8, 2016
Categories In Crock Pot Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Easy Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Weight Gain, Recipes from the Show, Soup Recipes

This recipe is one of my personal favorites. Call me decadent, but I like to personally use crab and lobster. The weight of this recipe is much lighter than it seems when done correctly. This recipe is also very easy to make, as a rule of thumb, bisque is always lighter in weight than chowder. […]

Pesto Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date May 26, 2016
Categories In Appetizer and Snack Recipes, Chicken Recipes, Easy Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Quick Snacks, Recipes, Recipes for Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes from the Show, Sauces, Vegetarian Recipes

A northern Italian favorite. A simple sauce made from basil leaves. It is incredibly versatile and can be placed on anything that is of a lighter weight. Especially good with chicken. Pesto was huge in the 80’s and 90’s, which was captured in the iconic sitcom Seinfeld where George (paraphrased) says, “Ya know? I just […]

Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date May 9, 2016
Categories In Chicken Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Entree Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes for Weight Gain

A classic Americanized Indian dish. It is famous for its use of curry, yogurt as a sauce, and delicious vegetables. This version is not very authentic but is made so that the average home cook can get a grasp on the flavors and have a new experience. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is spicy, savory, sweet, and […]

Mushrooms with Parsley Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date May 9, 2016
Categories In Appetizer and Snack Recipes, Easy Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Lighter Options, Quick Snacks, Recipes, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Weight Gain, Recipes from the Show, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

This is another one of those dishes where its brilliance is exceeded only by its simplicity. Perfect to eat with some nice, crusty bread. Its light but savory character will make you wish for lots of sunshine and a cool Mediterranean breeze. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is light and savory. Weight is light but can be […]

Cauliflower Saute Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date May 9, 2016
Categories In Appetizer and Snack Recipes, Lighter Options, Recipes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Side Dish Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

Tender cauliflower tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. This is a modified Chinese recipe made for use in the average American kitchen.Tasting Guidelines: Taste is sweet and savory. Weight is light but can be balanced with vinegar. Texture is soft with a little crunch. Good for people with low to moderate treatment side effects. […]

Pasta Alla Marco Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date April 14, 2016
Categories In Dinner Recipes, Entree Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes for Weight Gain

Pasta alla marco is a fun and sassy pasta dish that adds variety to everyday pasta. Its bright color and fun textures make eating pasta fun and delicious. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is savory, sweet, and a little spicy. Weight is light to medium but can be balanced with vinegar and sugar. Texture is noodly and […]

London Broil Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date April 14, 2016
Categories In Dinner Recipes, Entree Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Weight Gain

A culinary classic. London broil is a specific cut of beef that when done incorrectly is like trying to eat a hockey puck. But when done correctly, it is a tender and flavorful steak and is affordable enough to feed the whole family. The key is to never over cook it and to always cut […]

Spaghetti Alla Bolognese Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date April 14, 2016
Categories In Dinner Recipes, Entree Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes for Weight Gain

Very simply translated: spaghetti in the style of the Bolognese. The Bolognese are famous for their meat sauce. And it is fabulous over spaghetti. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is savory and sweet. Weight is medium but can be balanced with vinegar or lemon juice. Texture is soft and noodley. Good for people with low to moderate […]

Pork Scaloppine Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date April 14, 2016
Categories In Dinner Recipes, Entree Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Weight Gain

Pork scaloppine, also known as escalopes or fritter, is a classic ingredient in many Italian dishes including, but not limited to, pork parmesan, pork marsala, and pork saltimbocca. It is characterized by a thin piece of pork loin that has been butterflied, beat with a mallet, breaded, and deep fried or pan fried. This should […]

Pitas Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date April 14, 2016
Categories In Appetizer and Snack Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Quick Snacks, Recipes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes for Weight Gain, Vegetarian Recipes
1 Comment on Pitas Recipe

Pitas are the simplest form of bread. Pitas are the Eastern Mediterranean equivalent of French bread. They are good with everything. Pitas are good by themselves, served with a spread like hummus or baba ghannouj. With a little extra oil, they are perfect for sandwiches. They are very easy to make, but there is a […]

Peperonata Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date April 14, 2016
Categories In Appetizer and Snack Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

A classic Italian dish. It is extremely versatile and can be used in many different ways, such as over pasta, as a condiment on a sandwich, it can be eaten by itself with some crusty bread, served with a grilled salsiccia, and many other pairing options. In this book, I offer a recipe that uses […]

Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date April 14, 2016
Categories In Chicken Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Easy Recipes, Entree Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes for Weight Gain

A delicious if unauthentic American-Italian dish. The highlight of this dish is the excessive use of Parmesan and the unashamed use of a generous cream sauce. This dish is another one of my family’s favorite recipes. It was first brought into our family by my grandparents neighborhood gourmet club. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is savory. Weight […]

Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date April 14, 2016
Categories In Chicken Recipes, Crock Pot Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Easy Recipes, Entree Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes for Weight Gain

This recipe is for what I consider to be the easiest way to make a chicken pot pie. The biscuit dough on top adds a nice deviation from the standard flavorless pie crust and makes it fun to eat. The best thing about this dish is it tastes even better as leftovers. Tasting Guidelines: Taste […]

Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date April 14, 2016
Categories In Dinner Recipes, Entree Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes for Weight Gain

A classic Italian favorite. This dish has been Americanized by utilizing bacon (smoked cured pork belly) instead of pancetta (unsmoked pork belly) or guanciale (pork jowl), as would be used traditionally in Italy. This dish is a favorite in both America and Italy. And like all true Italian dishes, its brilliance is only matched by […]