Recipes for Father in Law

cat_smith

OK. I'll look out some recipes I used for grandpa when we were feeding him. Might be tonight or later tomorrow, but I've got loads. Anything he can't/won't eat?

whitewing

cauliflower cheese
hardboiled eggs and roux sauce
eggy bread
pancakes
crumpets (microwave so softer)
jacket potato (leave the skins) and tinned beans & sausages
grilled tomatoes and toast (makes the bread soggier)
home made fishcakes (eg tinned salmon)

marmiterulesok

gadjah543 wrote: »

I like this idea but toast is a no go. Any ideas what else I could put with it.

Maybe just on their own.Or he could have a slice of soft bread without the crusts and dip it in a drink of his choice (milk/tea/coffee etc.).

You can puree most foodstuffs separately,pureed meat/fish,potato,veg.

Admittedly it doesn't look very appetizing...

gadjah543

cat_smith wrote: »

OK. I'll look out some recipes I used for grandpa when we were feeding him. Might be tonight or later tomorrow, but I've got loads. Anything he can't/won't eat?

Thanks.Just the stuff I have already mentioned. I might need to look at pureed veg etc but didn't want to if I can avoid it . Just thought of Haggis ,Neeps and Tatties . I think he might be able to manage that for a change.

themull1

Omelettes, mashed potato with boiled fish and tinned tomatoes, spinach, fishcakes, creamed mushrooms, cake and custard, rice pudding, baked egg custard, quiche.

cat_smith

gadjah543 wrote: »

Thanks.Just the stuff I have already mentioned. I might need to look at pureed veg etc but didn't want to if I can avoid it . Just thought of Haggis ,Neeps and Tatties . I think he might be able to manage that for a change.

Haggis, Neeps and Tatties was one of his favourites:rotfl:

whitewing

yummy trifle.

greyfox

Have been trying to remember what I did for my mother when she had her wisdom teeth out (about 30 years ago!) and could only eat from a teaspoon for about 10 days!

Have you tried variations on the cottage pie "theme"?

EG, for the bottom half:

minced chicken/turkey + chopped mushrooms and/or leeks in a white sauce.

Bolognaise.

For a different topping, add other mashed root veg to the potato (Swede/parsnip/carrot/sweet potato). Looks pretty and appetising, too.

What sort of fish pie are you making? Varying the type of fish and the sauce (salmon with a parsley sauce/tuna with a tomato sauce/smoked fish with a cheese sauce etc) would help to ring the changes. Perhaps blitz some frozen peas into the potato topping?

Would he eat salmon mousse?

If I remember anything else I'll let you know.

Hope this helps

emg

This link gives ideas for people who need a modified diet due to swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) but if you ignore all the medical bits it might give you some new ideas. Look at sections 2 and 3 for 'easy to eat' and 'soft' food.

http://www.glospct.nhs.uk/chst/documents/nutrition/modifieddiets.pdf

cat_smith

Quick look through.

Frittatta with spinach and tuna - can easily be frozen and reheated. Also peas/salmon/philli/mozarella
Corned beef hash
Instead of bread for 'sandwiches' substitute lettuce leaves. So Cottage cheese/tuna mayonnaise/hummus/pate etc.
Spinach,peas and cabbage tend to be soft enough. I used to puree swede (the orange one) and carrots.

As greyfox said. Anything with different varieties of mince. If you casserole its easy to add pureed veg to the gravy.

Fish - easy to make fish fingers with HM Breadcrumbs. Fish casserole with tomatoes/onions/peppers. For fish pie I often added small prawns, hard boiled eggs and peas for variety. If salmon is ok, for variety I top with pesto.

Slow cooker - roast chicken will fall off the bone and be delicious and soft. Most casseroles will be equally soft. I do one with cut up sausages, mushrooms, tinned tomatoes, potatoes and black pudding (otherwise know as slow cooked breakfast). Used to go down a treat and by the time it comes out after 8 hrs you can eat with a spoon)

Hope this helps