DIET and RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS

For Full Mouth Rehabilitation and Orthognathic (Jaw) Surgery

The following diet recommendations were developed to assist patients that have had extensive oral surgery procedures such as extraction of all teeth, placement of numerous dental implants, or reconstructive jaw surgery.

Suggested list of recovery items to have at home:

• Lip balm. After surgery, your lips may feel dry and chapped. Medicated ointments and balms, such as Aquaphor and Blistex, work much better than Vaseline

• Blender/juicer • Small eating utensils: baby spoon, baby fork, and fine mesh strainer / cheesecloth • Re-freezable gel ice packs - Used for facial swelling and pain control (minimum of 2) • Saltwater Rinses or Prescribed Peridex/Chlorhexidine Rinse • Child size toothbrush • Extra Strength Tylenol and Ibuprofen • Supportive, understanding friends and family to help you with your recovery

What is a modified diet?

Clear Liquid Diet: After surgery you will most likely begin with clear liquids as these are easiest to swallow. The purpose of this diet is to restart the digestive process slowly after general anesthesia and to reduce the risk of nausea and vomiting during the early recovery. Clear liquids are considered "anything you can see through" and are quickly digested and absorbed in the stomach. This diet may last for the first 24 hours.

Examples: Fruit juices, including apple, cranberry and grape juice (avoid juices with pulp), broth and bouillon, jell-o, popsicles. Coffee and tea are also okay as long as NO cream or milk is added. Full Liquid Diet (Strained) A full liquid diet is any meal that can be blended and thinned enough to pass through a strainer to remove particles. A full liquid diet follows the clear liquid diet for 1-2 weeks or longer. This strained diet provides more calories than the clear liquid diet, but is still liquid in the stomach and easily digested. This is essential for patients with jaw immobilization who cannot chew or swallow solid foods.

Examples: Includes nutritional supplements, creamed soups and broth, creamed cereals, milkshakes and protein drinks, and many meals listed in this book. All liquid / blended foods must be thinned and pass through a strainer before eating.

Soft, Non-chew Diet: A soft diet is made up of smooth moist, usually blended, pureed or mashed foods. The food consistency is usually thick enough to hold its form in the mouth yet does not require a person to chew the food. A general "rule of thumb" for following a soft diet is, "anything that can easily be mashed with the tongue against the roof of the mouth and swallowed."

Examples: Mashed potatoes, soft cooked cereals, soft cooked eggs, pastas with sauce, applesauce, pureed fruits and vegetables without seeds, plain yogurt, thick milkshakes and pudding.

How can I possibly eat on this restricted diet?!?

A variety if methods are available to those who cannot chew. After jaw surgery, trauma, or reconstructive surgery cups and straws often are difficult to use. The following devices are available to assist you if needed: Syringe and catheter: This was the first method developed to help solve the problems of eating and drinking after jaw surgery. A 60cc syringe is used with a soft catheter tubing attached to the end of the syringe. The liquid food is then "sucked up" and squirted to the back of the mouth. The syringe only holds 60cc's and makes refilling a bit of a task. Baby-size spoon and fork: Baby-size utensils work very well for eating soft foods. Whether you are banded or have had your wires removed, at first it will be difficult to open your mouth very wide. (Remember these jaw muscles have been through quite and ordeal) Many patients have found that using these utensils work very well to slip your soft non-chew meal in the mouth.

Tips and hints to liquefy your meals For at least a few weeks of your recovery, you will be having fluids and thin blenderized foods. "Blending" simply means finely grinding foods and mixing it with liquid to produce a thin, no chew, easily swallowed meal. Most meals can easily be modified for this special diet. The trick is simply adding enough liquid to thin the meal to desired consistency (usually thin enough to easily pass through a straw).

What will you need: To prepare foods for a liquid diet, you will need a blender (either a stationary or hand-held) or a food processor. Another highly recommended appliance is a juicer. Juicers are a good investment and strongly recommended because they extract nutrients and fibers from natural foods and put them in liquid form.

Getting started: First, place the liquid in the blender, and then add the food. Blend on low until smooth. You may need to add additional liquid or increase the blender speed to reach the desired consistency. Use nutritious liquids such as dairy products, soups, gravies and juices when blenderizing foods. Meats should always be cooked before liquefying. Carefully remove any fibrous substance, connective tissue or gristle from foods.

Spice it up: Since chewing is a process that will be missed, you must get creative. By using a variety of spices, seasonings and extracts you can stimulate your mouth and help compensate for the loss of texture with thinned down meals. Beware, however, directly after surgery or following radiation treatments, spicy foods and citrus flavors may create painful conditions in a sensitive mouth. You may need to avoid those types of foods and stick to milder flavors until healing of tissues can take place.

Choose good, nutritious foods: By selecting a variety of foods from all the food groups and modifying them so they can pour from a cup, you will ensure you are drinking a nutritionally adequate diet. Providing nutritious foods, and avoiding too many surgery drinks and junk foods will help you feel better, help your body heal faster, and give you more energy.

Variety is important:

Because the frothy texture of blenderized foods can become monotonous, do not blend everything. Sometimes it is better to strain out solids from a liquid broth; put only the solids (veggies, etc) in the food processor or blender, then return the puree mixture back to the liquid broth soup. Some solids can even be mashed through a strainer and returned to the soup with no blending at all.

When and how much to eat: While you are on a liquid diet, it may seem as though you are frequently hungry. This is because your stomach breaks down liquid nutrients faster then a solid meal. It will be necessary to increase the frequency of your meals to five or six times a day instead of the usual three. A good rule of thumb is to take in some sort of meal of liquids hourly. You will also need to add a minimum of three supplements (protein drinks or shakes) daily. It is important that your body has "fuel" to work with at all times to assist the healing that is taking place. Eating a variety of foods will help ensure your body gets what it needs to keep up you energy.

KEEP WELL HYDRATED TO AVOID DEHYDRATION Consume at minimum 6-8 glasses of water daily. Limit caffeinated beverages which do little for hydration and can add to nervousness and irritability Water assists in carrying toxin and impurities from the cells in the body so tissues remain healthy. Water helps the body move food through the digestive tract and helps prevent constipation, regulates body temperature, as well as the level of sodium and other elements in the bloodstream which helps keep your major organs functioning.

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DO NOT CHEW ANY FOOD UNTIL YOU ARE GIVEN PERMISSION FROM YOUR ORAL SURGEON

Chewing foods too early is not only painful but can also compromise your surgical outcome and then require additional surgery.

Time saving and helpful hints Prepare a helper list: If you are able to plan recovery ahead of time, decide who can help with shopping, cooking, and cleaning up. Prepare and write out menus and shopping lists - planning basic menu ideas ahead of time will save much stress for you and your caregiver after surgery. Suggested kitchen appliances: To make liquid and pureeing foods easier and healthier, a blender or food processor is a must. Multiple blenders are even better for easy clean-up, and hand-held are very helpful. A wire whisk, fine mesh strainer, and funnel in a small cup size are perfect. Juicers are very beneficial, and meat grinders are helpful. A coffee bean grinder is a great idea for powdering nuts and cereal, both which can add protein and make meals tastier as discussed. Prepare, blend, and freeze ahead of time: Individual portions can be made ahead of time for quick and easy dinners. One good idea for freezing blended foods and fruit juice for smoothies is to use and ice-cube tray. After the foods are frozen, remove the cubes and place into freezer bags. The cubes can be taken out and used a few at a time. Frozen chicken broth cubes are also very helpful. Collect jars and containers with lids: Freezer to microwave containers are ideal in individual serving sizes. Store soup and other pre-made meals ahead of time, so you can have food easily available. Tasty gravies/sauces to flavor, thin and liquefy blended meals:

• Turkey, chicken, brown or white gravy • Bouillon (beef, chicken, vegetable) • Cheese sauce • Spicy southwestern sauce • Ranch dressing • Milk (fortified) • Cream, creamer, half and half • Clear pulp-free fruit juices / nectars • V-8 • Au Jus mix • Gatorade, PowerAde • Alfredo sauce • Spaghetti sauce • BBQ • Italian dressing • Soy milk • Water • Tomato sauce • Thin soups • Chocolate milk

Foods to AVOID Anything that is hard, will be difficult to blend. For example, clumps of bacon, small or hard seeds, nuts, stringy meat, popcorn, crunchy fast food, French fries, hard crusts like French bread, and raw fruit (due to skin or texture such as apples, pears, coconut or fresh pineapple, and candy). Note: Bacon, sausage and other meats may be used in recipes to add flavor and extract nutrients. Always use a fine mesh strainer after blending to remove particles.

RECIPE IDEAS COFFEE DRINKS:

Mocha Blast 1 cup milk 1/2 cup chocolate pudding 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream 1 packet of milk chocolate carnation instant breakfast 1 1/2 tsp. instant coffee Blend until smooth Iced Mocha Latte 1 cup milk 1 pkg. milk chocolate carnation instant breakfast 1 tsp. instant coffee 1/8 tsp. cinnamon 1 cup ice Blend until smooth. Serve cold or warm Chocolate Coffee "creamed coffee" 1 cup coffee 2 scoops vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup chocolate pudding or vanilla pudding 1/4 cup ice Caramel Cappuccino 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup vanilla frozen yogurt 1 pkg. cappuccino carnation instant breakfast 1 tbsp. caramel ice cream topping syrup Blend until smooth Cinnamon Coffee 1 cup milk 1/2 cup coffee 2 tbsp. chocolate syrup dash of cinnamon Stir and heat until desired temperature, or add ice and chill

Mocha Morning 1 pkg. milk chocolate carnation instant breakfast 1 cup milk 1/2 coffee, as desired Whipped cream Optional: Squirt of chocolate syrup and scoop of chocolate ice cream

In blender, add milk breakfast drink, blend until smooth. Fill a coffee cup half full with mixture. Add coffee and whipped cream to fill cup. Heat in microwave about 45 seconds, until warm If chocolate ice cream is substituted for coffee, place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth

Chocolate Coffee 1 cup coffee 1 tbsp. hot chocolate mix 1/2 cup half and half cream Mix, warm and serve Cafe Mocha Mudslide 1 cup cafe mocha liquid coffee creamer 9similar to half and half) 1 tsp. French-roast instant coffee 2 cups vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup milk 2 cups ice

Blend until smooth

Hot Chocolate 1 pkg. instant hot chocolate mix (or carnation instant breakfast) 1 cup milk Mix, warm and serve. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg if desired.

Iced Chai Cappuccino 3/4 cup milk 1 cappuccino instant breakfast 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/8 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cup ice 1/2 cup coffee Blend until smooth Delicious Iced Coffee 1 cup fresh or instant coffee 1/2 cup chocolate pudding 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream 1 cup ice 1/2 cup milk or 1/4 cup non-dairy creamer Blend until smooth

SMOOTHIES: Smoothies are delicious drinks that make you feel good and are good for you! You can make them in a blender with any combination of fresh or frozen fruit. Most smoothies use a banana or a mango in each smoothie. If you are having a smoothie instead of a meal, add protein powder for added nutrition. Blending tips:

• Freeze the fruit for a frostier drink • Avoid sweetened frozen fruit • After freezing yogurt, tear off foil cap and microwave for about 10 seconds to make scooping out yogurt easy. • Drink too thick? Add more juice • Drink too thin? Add more fruit or ice cubes • Drink too tart? Add a packet of sweetener or tofu • Drink too sweet? Add lemonade or tofu • All fruit tastes good in a smoothie, with one glaring exception – GRAPES! • Tofu can be added to all drinks for additional protein. The flavor is delicious, in conspicuous and blends well.

Orange Breeze Smoothie 1 cup milk 1/2 cup orange sherbet or sorbet 1 pkg. vanilla carnation instant breakfast 1/2 cup ice Blend until smooth Strawberry Blues Tofu Smoothie 1 can chilled strawberry kerns nectar 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 8ounce container vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup silken tofu 2 whole strawberries Blend until smooth. Strain for particles Peachy Coffee Smoothie 1 can peach nectar 1 can cling peaches, drained or 1 cup fresh peaches (no skin) 1 cup vanilla ice cream 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup water 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Optional: 1 tbsp taster's choice instant coffee Blend until smooth. Strain Simply Smooth 1 cup milk 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt 1/4 apple juice 1 banana 1 jar baby food-fruit flavor Optional:1 scoop protein powder, 1 tbsp. tofu or eggbeaters. Blend until smooth

Pineapple Cream Smoothie 1 can pineapple/ coconut kerns nectar 2 scoops vanilla ice cream 2 strawberries Blend until smooth, Strain Vegan Smoothie 1 cup plain yogurt 2/3 cup vanilla soy powder 1 tsp: pure vanilla extract 1/8 tsp. turmeric powder or cinnamon 1/8 tsp. nutmeg 1/8 tsp. stevia 12 toasted slivered almonds(powdered first!) 1/3 banana 1 peach or 1/2 cup blueberries Vegan Berry Smoothie 1/3 cup apple or pineapple juice 1 1/2 ounce soy protein powder 1 tsp. pure vanilla 1/8 tsp. nutmeg or ginger 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 cup frozen strawberries 1 tsp. almond oil or 2 tsp. almond or cashew butter 4-6 ice cubes Optional: Replace blueberries with 1 1/2 cup cantaloupe or peaches Blend until smooth Pineapple Smoothie 3/4 cup pineapple juice 1 banana 2 scopes ice cream Blend until smooth Fruit Yogurt Smoothie 1/2 cup milk or soy milk 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup desired fruit 1 banana 1 tsp. honey Blend until smooth. Strain Tropical Mango Tea Smoothie 1 1/2 cups punch or berry juice 1 cup peeled chopped mango 2 tsp. instant sweetened iced tea 2 tsp. sugar Ice as desired Blend until smooth

Mango Smoothie 1 can pineapple / banana kerns nectar 1 mango, peeled and cut up 1 banana 1/2 cup frozen vanilla yogurt Blend until smooth So Good Merry Berry Smoothie 4 ounce cran-rasberry juice 1/2 banana 2 medium strawberries 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup ice Blend until smooth. Strain Tropical Cream Smoothie 1 cup vanilla yogurt 1 11oz can kerns guava flavored nectar 1 11oz can kerns pineapple coconut nectar 1 banana, cut into pieces 1/2 cup ice

Blend until smooth Tropical Melon Smoothie 1 cup mango juice or any Hawaiian flavor juice 1/2 cup frozen fruit 1 cup frozen yogurt 1/2 cup ice Blend until smooth Marie's Fresh Fruit Smoothie 4 fresh strawberries 1/2 banana, sliced 1 tbsp. honey 1/2 cup orange juice 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, frozen 2 tbsp. protein powder or powdered milk Blend until smooth. Strain, if necessary Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1 cup strawberries, sliced 1 banana, sliced 2 cups buttermilk Blend until smooth. Strain, if necessary

Raspberry Smoothie 4 oz can or cup raspberry juice 1/2 cup vanilla frozen yogurt 1/4 cup frozen fruit, frozen sorbet or crushed ice Blend until smooth. Add more juice to thin. Strain if necessary Berry Smoothie 1/2 cup berry juice 1/2-1 cup frozen strawberries, raspberries and or blueberries 1/2 cup ice 1 pkg. strawberry carnation instant breakfast 1/2 cup cream or half and half Blend until smooth. Strain if necessary Tofu Smoothie 1/2 cup tofu 1 small banana 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. honey 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup yogurt 4 ice cubes Blend until smooth. Thin with juice or milk Jungle Smoothie 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup pineapple or other tropical flavored juice 1/2 cup frozen tropical fruit 1/4 banana 1 pkg. vanilla carnation instant breakfast 1/2 cup ice Blend until smooth. Strain, if necessary Blue Money Smoothie 1 cup milk 1 container blueberry yogurt 1 pkg. vanilla carnation instant breakfast 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened blueberries 1/2 banana Blend until smooth. Strain, if necessary Kern's Fruit Drink 1 can any flavored kern's or other nectar drink 1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt Blend until smooth and thinned

Peanut butter cup shake 2 scoops chocolate ice cream 1 scoop peanut butter(smooth) 1 can vanilla ensure, boost, or 1 pkg. vanilla carnation instant breakfast and 1 cup milk Blend all ingredients until smooth Peaches and Cream 2 cups peach nectar 1 cup vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup half and half or milk optional: 3- 4 ice cubes and / or protein powder or supplement Blend until smooth Best Strawberry Shake 3 scoops strawberry ice cream 1/4 cup milk 1 scoop protein powder optional: add 1/2 cup strawberry jell-o and or 1 banana Blend until smooth. Add milk to thin, if necessary Tropical Island Breeze 1 banana 1 cup orange juice or any tropical blend 3-4 frozen strawberries 1 cup of milk 1 pkg. vanilla carnation instant breakfast optional: add 1 tbsp. vanilla pudding Blend until smooth. Strain, if necessary Tanya's PB and Banana Shake 1 frozen banana 2-4 tbsp. smooth peanut butter 1-3 tbsp. molasses or syrup 2 tsp. whey powder Honey to taste Milk to thin Add ingredients to blender. Blend and thin until smooth Banana Spice Yogurt Shake 1 1/2 cups milk 2 bananas 1 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup honey 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2 cup ice Blend all ingredients, except ice, until creamy. Add ice. Blend until smooth.

Berry/Banana Bliss 3/4 cup milk 1 pkg. strawberry carnation instant breakfast 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries or favorite berries 1/2 banana 1/2 cup ice Blend until smooth. Strain, if necessary Sunny Julius 1 can vanilla ensure 1 cup tropical blend juice (minute maid orange banana blend) 1/2 cup plain yogurt or vanilla yogurt milk or soy milk canned fruit nectar or frozen or fresh diced fruit ice cubes Blend all ingredients until smooth. Serve cold and slushy Yummy Yogurt Drink 1 cup favorite yogurt 1 pkg. vanilla instant breakfast 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup ice Blend until smooth Goin' Bananas 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup silken tofu 1/2 banana 1/2 cup ice 1 pkg. vanilla carnation instant breakfast 1/8 tsp. vanilla Blend until smooth Sunshine Smoothie 1 cup orange juice 1 cup sliced peaches, fresh or frozen 1 pkg. vanilla carnation instant breakfast Blend until smooth Bananas and cream 1 frozen banana 1/2 cup favorite yogurt 1/2 cup cream Blend, thin and strain

Melon shake 1/4 cup cantaloupe, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt 2 tsp. sugar 1/4 cup milk Optional: 3-4 ice cubes will make drink slushy Blend all ingredients until smooth. Strain, if necessary Fortified Milk Recipe 1 quart milk 1 cup instant nonfat dry milk Fortified milk is very high in protein and nutrients. Use in recipes and drinks in place of regular milk to boost nutrition. Powdered nonfat milk adds extra 8 grams of protein to each cup of milk. 1 cup 2% milk contains 10 grams of protein. This totals a whopping 18 grams of protein per cup, helping to make each bite count. Fortified milk is also a great source of potassium, calcium, vitamin D and a variety of other nutrients.

SOUPS: Homemade soups are delicious, healthy, and for many, a comfort food. Most foods can be made into a complete meal and prepared with minimal effort. The leftovers can also be used for a variety of easy meals. If you find that cooking soups is out of the question, another great alternative is to purchase fresh homemade soup (to go) from a local restaurant. Many soup and salad places offer a variety of healthy soups made with fresh ingredients. At home, you can liquefy or strain the meal to meet your consistency needs. When blending and pureeing foods for a liquid or soft diet, you will need to have a variety of thinning liquids available. Many soups (especially potato) and other meals will thicken each time they cool down and may need to be thinned again before eating. You should use nutritious liquids for added calories and flavor instead of just adding water. Our Famous Potato Soup Potatoes Milk or cream Margarine or butter Bacon Onion(finely chopped) Chicken bouillon Salt and pepper to taste Garlic powder

Peel, wash and cut potatoes into small pieces. Put in large pot, adding enough water to barley cover the top of the potatoes. Boil until very tender, approximately 20 minutes. Drain half of the water. Mash potatoes with a hand masher just until clumpy. Add bouillon, onion, margarine, 2 tbsp. bacon grease for flavor and milk or cream. Add garlic powder. Bring to a boil then turn down to lo and simmer one hour. Add salt and pepper last. Soup will thicken each time as it cools. Add extra milk to thin as needed.

Tomato/Corn Soup 1 can Campbell's tomato soup 1 can milk 1/2 can creamed corn optional: 2 tbsp. thinely sliced deli ham Heat in a saucepan. Blend until smooth. Strain Suzie's Delicious Chicken Soup and Matza Ball Soup Mix 1 whole chicken (or boneless chicken breast or chicken pieces) 8 cups of water 1 medium onion, diced 2 carrots diced 3 stalks of celery, diced 2 cubes chicken bouillon 1 whole clove 2 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste Matzo ball mix

Place chicken, clove, vegetables, bouillon and seasonings in a large pot, fill with warm water and simmer for 3-4 hours. Simmer until chicken is soft and pulls apart easy. To clarify stock for clear soup, use a fine mesh strainer. Skim fat off surface. Season to taste. Place into blender and blend until smooth. Strain, if necessary. Matza ball's made per package are easiest and good. Add to soup for flavor. Mash with fork, great for a soft diet!

Cream of Broccoli and Cheese Soup 1 can cream of broccoli soup 1 can milk 1/4 ragu cheese sauce optional: for added calories, add 1 tbsp. mayonnaise or sour cream. Heat all ingredients. Blend until smooth. Strain, if necessary. Bean and Bacon Protein Soup 1 cup Campbell's bean and bacon soup 1 cup milk or 1 can Ensure 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, if desired 1/4 tsp. paprika Slowly heat all ingratiates (do not boil). Cool slightly, blend until smooth Southwestern Soup 1/2 cup corn beef hash 1 tbsp. green chili 1 can Campbell's cream of potato soup 1 can milk 1/4 can corn 2 tbsp. margarine 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. chili powder Blend until smooth. Add extra milk. Increase seasonings or green chili, if desired. Strain.

Corn Chowder 1/4 can corn or creamed corn 1 can cream of potato soup 1 can milk 2 tbsp. butter 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/3 tsp, chili powder Blend until smooth. Strain Tomato Soup 1 can tomato soup 1 tbsp. cream cheese 1 tsp. butter 2 Ritz crackers 1/2 can milk 1/2 can water Blend until smooth. Strain if necessary Peanut/Rice Broth 1/2 cup fluffy white rice 4 cups water 2 bouillon cubes 2 tbsp. oil 1 tbsp. peanut butter, creamy

Heat oil, peanut butter and rice in pan. Add water and bouillon cubes. Bring to boil. Simmer 5-10 minutes. Blend until smooth. Strain.

White Bean Soup 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 cup shredded carrot 2 garlic cloves, pressed 1 can chicken broth 2 cans favorite pink or white beans, drained 1/4 crushed basil 1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/2 tsp. salt

Sauté onion, carrots and garlic in hot oil. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Puree in blender until smooth. Provides fiber and protein!

Cream of Pimiento Soup 2 4 oz. jars diced pimiento, undrained 1/7 cup butter or margarine 1/3 cup all purpose flour 2 14 1/2 oz. can chicken broth 3 cups half and half 1 tbsp. grated onion 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. hot sauce

Process pimiento in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrap down sides, set aside. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Add 1/3 cup flour and stir until mix is smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add chicken broth and half and half gradually to flour mixture, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in reserved pimiento, onion, salt, and hot sauce. Stir constantly, until thoroughly heated. Cover and chill 8 hours. Cool soup over medium heat 8-10 minutes, or until thoroughly heated. Strain.

Pink Bean Soup 1 small pkg. pink beans (dried beans) 1 ham bone (or ham hock for flavor) 2 ribs, celery, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 bay leaf 1/4 cup ketchup 2 carrots chopped 2 chicken bouillon cubes 8 cups of water

Wash, sort, and soak beans in water overnight as directed on bean package, toss out water in AM and re-rinse. Place ham bone in large pot, covering with 8 cups of water. Add all ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer approximately 3 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Salt and pepper to taste. Pull meat from bone, if desired, and discard bone. Place w cup in blender, blend and thin until smooth. Strain.

Carrot Soup 1 clove garlic 4 small potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 cups milk OR 1 cup milk and 1 cup cream 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 tbsp. olive oil (or use 1 tbsp. bacon grease for increased flavor)

In a large pot, add olive oil, garlic, potatoes and carrots. Cook 15 minutes or until very tender. Add rest of ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20-25 minutes. Blend until smooth. Strain.

Creamy chicken soup 1 can Campbell's cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom) 1 1/4 cups milk 1/2 creamed corn 1/4 cup chicken broth or bouillon Salt and pepper to taste Combine all ingredients. Heat. Add to blender and blend until smooth.

Easy Clam Chowder 1/2 Hormel real bacon bits orb bacon grease (for added flavor) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 medium potato, shredded 1 7 oz. can clams 2 1/2 cups milk (or half and half) Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp. butter

Add bacon and onion to saucepan and sauté until onion is tender. Add shredded potato, juice from can of clams and enough water to just cover the potatoes. Simmer 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Add minced clams from the can and all the milk mixture simmer again 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Cool slightly and blenderize until smooth.

Seafood Bisque 1 cup half and half 3/4 cup lobster meat pr 3/4 cup flaked salmon or whitefish 3/4 cp chicken broth 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 tbsp. flour 1/2 tsp. onion powder Salt and pepper to taste Heat all ingredients in saucepan. Cool slightly and pour into blender. Blend until smooth. Baked Potato Soup 1 cup milk 1 cup mashed potatoes or cream of potato soup or 1 baked potato (no skin) 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese ( or Ragu cheddar cheese sauce) 3 tbsp. sour cream 1 tbsp. butter Dash of garlic or onion powder salt and pepper to taste Blend until smooth. Thin to desired consistency. Sweet Potato Soup 1/2 onion 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled, chopped into pieces 2 cup chicken broth ) canned will work fine) 1 1/2 cups white wine (or use all chicken broth) 2 cups milk ( or 1 cup milk and 1 cup half and half) Pinch of powdered ginger

Sauté onion. Add potatoes and chicken broth, cook until potatoes are tender. Add milk and ginger. Put mixture in batches into blender to puree. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Salmon Bisque 1 cup half and half 3/4 cup flaked salmon 3/4 cup chicken bouillon 1 tsp. vegetable oil salt and pepper to taste Heat all ingredients in saucepan. Pour into blender and blend until smooth.

Hearty Fish Chowder 2 tsp. margarine or butter 2 tbsp. onion chopped 1 small potato, diced 1 small carrot, dices 1/2 cup broth salt and pepper to taste 1/3 cup fish fillets, fresh or thawed 1 cup milk

Melt margarine in saucepan and cook onion until tender. Add potato, carrot, broth salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender. Cut fish fillets into 1 1/2 inch cubes. Add fish to saucepan and cook 10 minutes longer. Cool slightly and blend. Return to saucepan, add milk and reheat, but do not boil.

Minestrone Soup 1 can minestrone soup 1 can chicken broth or bouillon 1 tbsp. sour cream Add to blender, blend until smooth. Heat and serve Cheddar Cheese Soup 1 1 oz can cheddar cheese soup 1/2 cup vanilla Ensure 1/2 cup water 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper to taste Heat all ingredients in saucepan. Pour in blender. Blend until smooth Crabmeat Soup 2 cups half and half 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of asparagus 3/4 cup chopped crabmeat 1/2 cup water or broth dash of pepper Heat all ingredients in saucepan. Cool slightly and pot into blender, blend until smooth. Strain, if necessary. Sunshine Potatoes 2 potatoes-diced into small pieces 4 peeled carrots, diced 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup cream, or milk 1 tbsp. butter salt and pepper to taste

Cook potatoes and carrots in chicken broth until soft. Add cream, butter, salt and pepper. Mash ingredients with or place in ingredients into blender and liquefy. Thin and strain as needed.

Homemade Split Pea Soup 1 pkg. dry split peas 8 cps of water 1 medium onion, diced 1 1/2 cups carrots, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 1 ham hock or ham bone 4 slices of bacon, remove when soup is finished 3/4 cream or milk 1 tsp. cumin 1 1/2 tsp. sweet basil 1 1/2 tsp. oregano or Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp. rosemary 2 chicken bouillon cubes 1 tsp. garlic powder salt and pepper to taste

Rinse dried peas very well. In a large pot, add 8 cups water, ham hocks and the rest of ingredients. Heat to boiling, the turn down and cover, Simmer approximately 3 hours. Remove ham hock and bacon and discard. Place portions into blender and blend until smooth. Strain.

Zucchini Soup 2 cups shredded zucchini 3 tsp. butter or margarine 3 tbsp. chopped onion 1 clove garlic 1/2 tsp. basil 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. cumin 1 cup cream 1/2 cup milk 1 cup broth optional: 1/2 cup shredded carrots

Sauté onions and zucchini in butter until tender. Add broth and seasonings, simmer 5 minutes. Add rest of ingredients, heat and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Place in blender, blend until smooth.

Ginger Carrot Soup 1 lb. baby carrots 1 1/2 tsp. margarine 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 1/2 tsp. chicken bouillon 2 8 oz. cans vanilla ensure 1/2 cup water

Boil carrots until tender. Drain. Melt margarine in a medium pan. Add onion and chicken bouillon. Sauté until onion is tender. Combine carrots, onion mixture, ensure and water. Place in blender, blend until smooth.

Vegetable Soup 1 large can tomato sauce 1 pkg. Knorr vegetable soup mix 1 can stewed tomatoes 2 bouillon cubs 6 cups of water 3/4 cup shredded zucchini 5 chopped mushrooms 1 cup shredded cabbage 1 large potato(diced) 1/2 cup carrots 1/2 cup onion 1/2 cup kidney beans with juice 1/2 cup garbanzo beans with juice 2 gloves of garlic

Add all ingredients to large kettle, season with cumin, chili powder, Italain seasoning, sweet basil and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer approximately 1 1/2 hours, until tender. Add 3 tbsp. tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Add to blender. Thins with separate bouillon.

Curried Pumpkin Soup 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup onion, chopped 2 tbsp. butter or margarine 2 tbsp. all purpose flour 1/2 tsp. curry powder 3 cups vegetable broth 1 15 oz. can solid -pack pumpkin 1 12 oz. can evaporated milk 1 tbsp. honey 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 pepper 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, ground

In a large saucepan, sauté the mushrooms and onion in butter until tender Stir in flour and curry powder until blended. Gradually add the broth. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the pumpkin, milk, honey, salt, pepper and nutmeg, heat through. Place in blender, blend until smooth. Thin as needed with broth or milk.

Creamed Avocado Chowder 1 can clam chowder, cream of potato or other creamed soup 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup half and half 1/2 ripe avocado, mashed optional: season with chili powder, paprika, or dash of Tabasco. Add ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. Heat in saucepan until warm

BREAKFAST RECIPES: Simply instant oatmeal 1 pkg. instant oatmeal (maple brown sugar) 3/4 cup hot water 2 tbs. sugar, honey, syrup or brown sugar 1 scoop protein powder 1/2 cup cream, milk or sweetened soy milk

Powder oatmeal in blender or coffee bean grinder, if necessary. Mix oatmeal powder in hot water. Let stand at least 60 secs to soften. To blender add: milk, sugar and protein powder. Blend until smooth, adding more milk to think, if necessary.

Breakfast in a Blender 2 soft cooked eggs 3/4 cup rice cereal or 1 soft biscuit 1 tbs. butter or margarine 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup jimmy dean sausage, cooked and crumbled salt and pepper to taste optional: tbsp. white gravy Toss into blender. Blend until smooth. Thin with milk as needed. Strain if necessary. Corned Beef Hash and Eggs 1/2 can corned beef hash 1 egg 1 cup milk 1 tsp. butter salt and pepper to taste

In skillet, mix egg, butter and corned beef hash. Stir until egg is cooked. Pour mixture into blender, add milk. Blend until smooth

Sausage, Biscuits and Gravy 1/4 cup cooked farmer john or other favorite sausage 3/4 white gravy 1/2-1 cup milk 1-2 biscuits(remove hard edges) 1 tbsp. butter salt and pepper to taste

Add all ingredients to blender, blend until smooth. Add milk as needed to thin. Salt and pepper to taste. Strain. pour into coffee cup and reheat in microwave if necessary.

Peach Cloud 1 cup vanilla yogurt 1 jar baby food peaches 1 cup milk Place ingredients in blender and blend until smooth

Hot Corn Cereal 1 cup corn flakes 1/2 cup milk sugar to taste Blend until completely thinned. Pour into microwave-safe bowl and cook on high about 1 minute. Add milk to thin, if desired. Sausage and Biscuits 1/4 cup cooked jimmy dean or other favorite sausage 3/4 cup white gravy 1/2-1 cup milk 2 soft biscuits9remove hard edges) or crescents 1 tbsp. butter salt and pepper to taste

Add all ingredients to blender, blend until smooth. Add milk as needed to thin. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour into coffee cup and reheat in microwave, if necessary.

Cheesy Sausage and Egg 1/4 cup cooked jimmy dean or other favorite sausage 3 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup milk 2 baked crescent rolls 1 tbsp. butter 1/2 cup cheese, grated salt and pepper to taste

Add all ingredients to blender, blend until smooth. Place in casserole dish and bake at 375 for 30 minutes. cool slightly. Return to blender and blend to desired consistency. Thin with milk, if necessary.

Pancake Breakfast 2 medium sized pancakes 2 sausage links, cooked and crumbled 2 tbsp. syrup 1 1/2 cups milk optional:1 cooked egg Blend until smooth. Thin if needed with milk. Strain if necessary Bacon and Potato Breakfast 1 can cream of potato soup 1 can milk 1/2 corned beef hash 1/2 tsp. cumin Place all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth. Warm in microwave, if desired Creamiest Cream of Wheat 1 serving cream of wheat 1/2 banana 1/2 cup milk or cream to thin optional: 1/4 cup yogurt. sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar

Breakfast Burrito 2 scrambled eggs cooked 2 tbsp cheddar cheese sauce 1 tbsp butter or margarine 3 tbsp sour cream 1/4 cup refried beans (vegetarian brands blend smoother) 1/2 cup soft hash browns or cooked tater tots 1 cup milk or broth Blend until smooth. Thin as needed and strain. Poached Eggs, Bacon and English Muffin 2 halves soft toasted English muffin, buttered 2 pouched eggs 2 slices crisp cooked bacon 1 1/2 cups milk (heated to soften ingredients) salt and pepper to taste Blend, thin, strain if needed

LUNCH and DINNER MEALS: Ranch Salad 1 1/2 cup lettuce mix 2 oz. Ranch or Italian oil 1 oz. water

This recipe will take a bit of work to blend thoroughly, but the results are refreshing and worth it. Just keep blending, stirring and stuffing down the lettuce. Add ranch or other salad dressing diluted with small amount of water. Recipe finished when in a pourable liquid state. Add salad dressing to desired consistency.

*Avoid this recipe of you require a particle free diet or have a splint in place

Chili Fries Contents of one baked potato to blender (no skin) 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup chili 3 tbsp. sour cream 2 tbsp. Ragu cheddar cheese sauce 1tbsp. butter or margarine Blend and thin as needed, strain. Contents may be warmed afterwards Mexican fiesta 1 cup vegetarian Rosita canned refried beans 4 tbsp. taco sauce or mild enchilada sauce 1 cup chicken broth (enough to thin) 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese OR 3 tbsp. cheddar cheese sauce 1/4 tsp. cumin 3 tbsp. sour cream 1/2 avocado 2 tsp. salsa optional:1/4 cup soft has browns

Blend until smooth. Strain. Heat in saucepan or in coffee cup in microwave. Cool slightly. Chili Dog 1/2 cup chili 1 cup milk 1 cook Hebrew National beef frank (cut into pieces) 2 tsp. cheddar cheese sauce 1/2 hot dog bun 2 tsp. sour cream Blend well. Strain well for partials. Warm and serve Tuna Casserole 1/2 cup drained tuna (in spring water, no oil) 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can milk 2 tsp. margarine 1 tsp. mayonnaise optional: for soft diet, add rice or very soft noodles Blend well Scalloped Potatoes 3 heaping tbsp. cheddar cheese sauce 2 potatoes thinly sliced 1/2 tsp. bouillon or 1/2 cube sprinkled over potato's 1 tbsp parmesan cheese 2 tbsp sour cream 1/2 cup condensed milk or cream

Layer thin slices of potato into greased casserole dish, lightly sprinkle with flour. Melt and pour other ingredients over potatoes. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until very tender. Add 1/2 cup to blender, thin with milk or broth to desired consistency. Strain if needed. Salt and pepper to taste.

Thanksgiving Dinner 1 can cream if chicken soup 1 can milk 1/2 cup cooked stuffing 1/4 cup mashed potatoes 1/4 cup gravy Blend until smooth. Thin to desired consistency. Strain if necessary Chicken Enchiladas 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can milk 1 1/2 tbsp. green chili 1/2 tbsp. chopped olives 1 tbsp. mild enchilada sauce 1/2 avocado 1/4 cup grafted cheese or cheese sauce 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. chili powder 3 tbsp. sour cream 1/4 cup refried beans Blend until smooth. Add extra milk or broth to thin. Strain if necessary

Chicken Pot Pie 1 cooked chicken pot pie 1 cup thinning liquid (milk or broth) 1 tbsp. butter salt and pepper to taste Optional: 1/4 bouillon cup for flavor Blend and thin and strain (if needed) Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich 3 tbsp. peanut butter 1 tbsp. jelly 2 slices bread with crust removed 1 cup milk Optional:1 pkg. carnation vanilla breakfast OR 1 can ensure (reduce jelly to 1/2 tbsp and milk to 1/2 if ensure is used) Blend until smooth Ham and Cheese-y 1/2 cup chicken broth (more if needed) 1/4 cup grated baked ham 2 heaping tsp. pimento cheese spread or 1 heaping tbsp. smoked gouda cheese or 1 heaping tbsp. cheddar 2 heaping tbsp. red kidney beans, rinsed 1 tbsp. cream cheese Heat all ingredients, add to blender, thin to desired consistency, strain.

Optional: A pinch of dried mustard or salad olives

Teriyaki Chicken 2 boneless chicken breast, cut into strips 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips 1 small white onion, cut into strips 1/2 cup Kikkoman teriyaki sauce

Cook chicken, peppers and onions with teriyaki sauce until tender. (1/4 cup soft cooked rice optional) Add 1 cup of mixture to blender, thin with broth. Blend until desired consistency. Strain if necessary.

Spaghetti Frappe 1/2 cup cooked spaghetti 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce 1/4 grated zucchini cooked until tender 1/2 cup milk Grated parmesan Optional: 2 tbsp. ricotta cheese

Add pasta, sauce, milk and vegetable in blender. Blend until smooth, Microwave about 30 seconds to heat. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Lasagna 1 cup spaghetti sauce 4 frozen meatballs 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup Monterey jack cheese Parmesan cheese

Put all ingredients, except parmesan cheese in blender. Blend until smooth, using V-8 or broth to thin. Heat in microwave. Top with parmesan cheese. Green Bean Casserole 1 cup frozen French-style beans 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup mashed potatoes 1/4 cup French fried onions ( powdered or soak soft) 1/2 cup cream salt and pepper to taste

Soak French fried onions in milk for 5 minutes. Add ingredients to blender. Except salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. Heat until warm. Season to taste and enjoy.

Easy Meatloaf 5 cooked meatballs 1 tsp barbecue sauce 3 Ritz crackers 1 tbsp cooked soft rice 1 cup bouillon or milk Heat all ingredients. Add to blender. Season. Thin if needed. Strain Potato Salad 1 red potato, diced, boiled until soft, drained 2 tbsp. cream of chicken soup(undiluted) 1 boiled egg 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1 drop mustard 1 tsp. juice from sweet relish( no pickles) 1 cup milk salt and pepper to taste Sprinkle of garlic Sprinkle of paprika Add all ingredients to blender. Blend until smooth. Thin with chicken broth or milk as needed. Chicken BBQ 4 tbsp very soft cooked chicken or 4 chicken nuggets 1/2 cup mash potatoes 1/4 cup white gravy 1 tsp mayonnaise 2 tbsp BBQ sauce Blend, thin, strain, warm and serve Meat and Potatoes 1/2 cup mashed potatoes 1 cup milk butter to taste 1/4 can deviled ham or deli meat-turkey or ham thinly sliced 1-2 tbsp gravy, if desired Blend until smooth. Use milk or broth to thin to desired consistency

Sloppy Joes 1 can Manwich sloppy joe mix (made per directions on can) 1/2 cup potato soup 1/4 cup cheese sauce 1/2 -1 cup soft French bread, no crust or half of a soft hamburger bun or slice of bread no crust 1 cup milk or chicken broth

Heat sloppy joe mix, potato soup and cheese sauce in pan. Place ingredients in blender. Add bread and liquid. Blend until smooth. Strain, if necessary

Chicken Divan 1 can cream of cheese and broccoli soup 1 1/2 cups of milk 1/4 cup tender shredded or cubed cooked chicken or 3 chicken nuggets 3 Ritz crackers crumbled 1 tbsp. mayonnaise season to taste

Optional: Add cream cheese, goat cheese or jack cheese Blend until smooth. thin with chicken broth Beef Stroganoff 1 cup beef stroganoff hamburger helper (make per directions) 1 cup milk 1/2 cup cream Blend until smooth, Strain, if necessary Smooth Casserole Dinner 1 lb. hamburger 1 can cream of chicken, mushroom, broccoli or celery soup 1/2 cup cooked elbow macaroni or 1 cup mashed potatoes 1 cup milk 1/2 cup grated cheese Optional: Add 1/2 can small peas, 1 can small can corn, or 1/2 cup grated zucchini

Brown hamburger and season to taste. Place into casserole dish. Add vegetable, soup and macaroni. Cover with foil. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Cool and scoop portions into blender. Thin with milk or broth, blending until smooth.

Glazed Carrots 5 mini carrots 1 tbsp brown sugar (add last) 1/4 tsp lemon juice 1/8 tsp. nutmeg 3/4 cup water or broth 1 tbsp butter or margarine Optional: add 1/2 cup mashed potatoes or 1/2 cup scooped out baked potato with extra milk and butter

Cook until carrots are tender. Add brown sugar and butter last. Mash with fork or blend with 1/2 cup cream. Season to taste.

Tasty Avocado Squeeze 1 ripe avocado, mashed 1 tbsp mayonnaise 1/4 cup V-8 juice or tomato juice salt and pepper to taste Blend until smooth, thin if needed Optional: sprinkle with chili powder or paprika if desired

Veggie Spaghetti 1 medium zucchini, grated 1/4 cup onion, grated 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms 2 small carrots, grated Optional: add 1/2 cup grated eggplant with skin removed Sauté until lightly tender in 1 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce 1/4 cup ricotta cheese or cottage cheese 1/8 cup parmesan cheese ( sprinkle) 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese 1 cup water or broth

Place spaghetti sauce in blender. Add the remaining ingredients, including sautéed vegetables. Blend until smooth. thin to desired consistency. Warm and serve

Meat and Potato Dinner 1/2 lb. ground sirloin 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables 2 cups tomato juice 2 cups beef broth or chicken bouillon 2 cups shredded potatoes 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper

Brown beef in saucepan. Drain grease, add ingredients to hamburger. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer approximately 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Place in blender. Blend until smooth. Strain, if necessary

Squash and Potatoes 2 cups grated squash 1/2 cup potato soup 1 egg 1/4 cup jack or cheddar cheese 2 tbsp. butter salt and pepper to taste, basil

Heat squash and butter in pan until tender. Add seasonings and melt cheese into mixture. Stir egg. Thin with broth to desired consistency

DESSERTS: Fluffy Fruit Gelatin 1 cup pre-made Jell-o 1/2 cup fruit cocktail or other canned fruit(remove grapes) 3/4 cup cool whip topping or heavy whipping cream 1/8 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup milk to thin Blend until smooth Pudding and Pie 1 slice favorite pie 1 scoop vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup vanilla pudding 1 cup milk to thin Blend until thin and serve Orange Fruit Cup 1 cup orange juice, no pulp 1/2 banana 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt or ice cream Add canned peaches or baby fruit Optional: 1/2 cup of pre-mixed protein drink or ensure Blend until smooth. Use milk to thin if needed Reese's Shake Melt 2 Reese's cups in microwave 2 scoops vanilla ice cream 1 cup milk Optional: squirt of Hershey's syrup Blend until smooth Cheesecake Shake 1 slice cheesecake 1 cup milk Optional: 1 tbsp. pie filling Thinned to desired consistency. Strain if necessary Apple Pie 1 slice fresh apple pie 1 scoop vanilla ice cream milk to thin 1/2 can vanilla ensure(optional) Blend, thin and strain

Strawberry Whip Shake Fresh strawberries 1/2 8oz. pkg cream cheese 1 cp marshmallow whip 1 1/2 cup milk 1 scoop vanilla ice cream Blend until smooth Cherry Pound Cake 2 slices pound cake(remove crust) 1/4 cup canned cherry pie filling 1/2 cup vanilla pudding 1 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup sour cream Optional: add whipped cream Blend until smooth. Thin with milk Cookies and milk 4 favorite soft cookies 1 cup milk 1 scoop protein powder

Optional: add 1 scoop vanilla or other flavor ice cream. Also try adding 1 scoop peanut butter or a squirt of chocolate syrup

Place milk and cookies in blender. Let set until cookies are soft. Add protein powder. Blend until smooth Graham Cracker Surprise Graham crackers Applesauce Apple juice Mix all together into a mush-like consistency Fruit Smoothie 4 fresh strawberries 1 banana 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup orange juice 2 tsp sugar Place in blender. Blend until smooth. Strain Rice Dessert Cup 1 cup soft fluffy rice 1 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 tsp sugar sprinkle of cinnamon Blend until smooth. Strain

Banana Split 2 scoops vanilla ice cream 1 cup milk 3 tbsp maraschino cherry juice 1 tbsp ice cream sauce (chocolate, strawberry, pineapple) Whipped cream

Add all ingredients, except whipped cream. Blend until smooth. Add whipped cream and stir gently into mixture

Rice Pudding 7 cups milk 1 cup rice 1 cup sugar 1 egg Optional: Add 1/4 cup maple syrup and 3/4 cp brown sugar instead of 1 cup sugar. Add 1/2 tsp cinnamon . Add 1 tsp. vanilla. Add 1/4 tsp nutmeg.

Put all ingredients into a small roaster or large casserole dish. Bake 325. Stir after 30 minutes and then every 15 minutes until done, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add more milk or cream if necessary.

Peanut Butter Fluff Two 8oz cans vanilla ensure plus 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1 3.4 ox pkg instant chocolate pudding 1 cup whipped topping Using an electric mixer set at low speed, combine endure with peanut butter. Adding pudding mix. Beat at low speed until well blended , about 2 minutes. Thin with milk to desired consistency. Fold in whipped topping. Fruity Tooty 1 cup vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup milk or cream 1 cup pureed fruit 1 jar baby food fruit Optional: 1 scoop protein powder Blend until smooth. Thin with milk Fruit Cocktail 3/4 cup canned fruit (remove grapes) 1/2 cup cream or milk 1/3 cup any flavor jell-o ½ cup ensure OR ½ cup plain yogurt Optional: 1 scoop vanilla ice cream and cool whip Blend until smooth Pink Pillow 1 pkg 3 oz jell-o strawberry, raspberry or cherry(made per directions) 1 cup vanilla ice cream OR 1 cup vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup milk to thin Optional: 1/2 scoop protein powder Blend jell-o, ice cream and milk until smooth. Top with whipped cream

Strawberry Mousse 1 cup frozen strawberries 1 small box vanilla pudding (made per directions) 1 cup milk 1/2 pkg carnation instant breakfast strawberry 1 cup cool whip Place strawberries and milk into blender. Blend until smooth. Add pudding instant breakfast and cool whip. Blend until smooth. Thin with milk Chocolate Mousse 1 small box milk chocolate pudding (made per directions) 2 cups cool whip 1 cup milk 2 squirts Hershey chocolate 1/2 pkg milk chocolate carnation instant breakfast Optional: 1 tsp instant coffee Blend all ingredients until smooth. Thin with milk