Tag: cancer

Hummus 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 Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes from the Show, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

Ten years ago, people would have looked at you as if you had five heads when you talked about hummus. Now, it is in every grocery store across America. It is a bean paste made from the chickpea aka the garbanzo bean. Hummus is actually the Egyptian word for chickpea. Due to its high protein […]

Caprese Salad Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date April 14, 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 Nausea, Recipes from the Show, Salad Recipes, Side Dish Recipes

A classic Italian favorite. Loved the world over. Known for its many variations and simplicity. This is a dish that is hard not to love, especially when it is warm out. Great as an appetizer or as a meal. You can change the texture and consistency of the dish simply by changing the cuts to […]

Cheesy Potatoes Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date November 2, 2015
Categories In Easy Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes for Weight Gain, Side Dish Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

An old family recipe. No meal in my family is complete with out these cheesy potatoes. I’ll never forget the year when my uncle declared he did not like the cheesy potatoes and had never liked the cheesy potatoes after 30 years of eating them. We were all in shock. The only thought that came […]

Parmesan Mushroom Marsala Rigatoni Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date September 3, 2015
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

Filling and savory yet light sauce with fun Rigatoni noodles and chicken to round out the dish. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is savory with a hint of sweet. Weight is light and rich but can be balanced with parsley and basil. Texture is soft. Good for people with low to moderate treatment side effects. Best categorized as […]

Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date August 16, 2015
Categories In Dinner Recipes, Entree Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes for Weight Gain

What would a cookbook be without a decent recipe for spaghetti and meatballs? My father-in-law, Tony’s favorite recipe. When he first had this dish, he was immediately transported back to his childhood. Growing up in an Italian family, he immediately declared that Me Maw would be very proud! This is also one of my mom’s […]

Home-Style Marinara Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date August 13, 2015
Categories In Dinner Recipes, Entree Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Lighter Options, Pasta Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Sauces, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

A classic marinara sauce made with approval from my wife’s Sicilian family. Savory and aromatic with sweetness to balance out the acidity of the natural tomatoes. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is savory, sweet, and be aromatic. Weight is light but can be balanced with sugar. Texture is saucy .Good for people with low to severe treatment […]

Chinese Sticky Rice Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date July 30, 2015
Categories In Appetizer and Snack Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Entree Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Weight Gain, Side Dish Recipes

A modified version of the classic Chinese favorite. The key to this dish really is the Chinese sausage. With its distinct flavor, it cuts through the rice and sets the dish apart. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is lightly sweet, savory, and aromatic. Weight is medium but can be balanced with vinegar and spicy. Texture is soft. […]

Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date July 22, 2015
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, Soup Recipes

Chicken and dumplings is the Southern equivalent to chicken noodle soup. When you are sick or you do not feel good, nothing else will do. And nobody will ever make it better than your mom or grandma. But here is how I made it for my mom when she went through chemotherapy. Tasting Guidelines: Taste […]

Coconut Curry Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date July 22, 2015
Categories In Chicken Recipes, Crock Pot Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Easy Recipes, Entree Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes for Weight Gain, Soup Recipes

One of my personal favorite Asian soups. Whether it is specifically Vietnamese or Thai, is something for somebody else to debate. All I care is that it is freaking delicious! Tasting Guidelines: Taste is sweet and spicy with aromatic curry notes. Weight is medium but can be balanced with lemongrass. Texture is soupy. Good for […]

Chicken Noodle Soup

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date July 22, 2015
Categories In Chicken Recipes, Crock Pot Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Easy Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes for Weight Gain, Soup Recipes

An American classic. If there is somebody in the United States that has never heard of chicken noodle soup, they must live under the world’s largest rock. This dish is what I consider to be a slightly up-market take on the dish. This chicken noodle features big cuts of veggies, egg noodles, and a good […]

Summer Salad Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date July 22, 2015
Categories In Appetizer and Snack Recipes, Easy Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Lighter Options, Quick Snacks, Recipes, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes from the Show, Salad Recipes, Side Dish Recipes

This salad is absolutely one of my favorites to eat during the summer. The tomatoes and the cucumbers work together to make a dish that is both savory and light. The vinegar in this dish is what really pulls all the flavors together. The longer you let this marinate, the more homogenized the flavors become. […]

Easy Pierogies Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date July 22, 2015
Categories In Appetizer and Snack Recipes, Easy Recipes, Quick Snacks, Recipes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes for Weight Gain, Recipes from the Show, Vegetarian Recipes

One of my mom’s favorites and an exceptionally easy snack. The main benefit to this dish is that all you have to do it take them out of the freezer and make them really quick. This dish is easy and quick when you’re in a pinch for time. Tasting Guidelines:Taste is savory. Weight is medium. […]

Easy Ricotta al Forno Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date July 22, 2015
Categories In Appetizer and Snack Recipes, Easy Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Quick Snacks, Recipes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes from the Show, Vegetarian Recipes

This is one of those dishes that you’ll be hesitant to try. You will pass it and pass it and pass it. But then one day, you will decide to try it, and your whole world will never be the same. Perfectly creamy, sweet, and savory. This is somewhere between a dessert and an appetizer. […]

Bruschetta with Ricotta and Peaches Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date July 22, 2015
Categories In Appetizer and Snack Recipes, Easy Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Quick Snacks, Recipes, Recipes for Weight Gain, Recipes from the Show, Vegetarian Recipes

One of my personal favorite dishes ever! One of those dishes where its brilliance is only exceeded by its simplicity. This is a classic Italian snack that is perfect any time. As featured in Episode 1 of Cooking for Chemo Live! Tasting Guidelines: Taste is sweet. Weight is light but can be balanced with oregano. […]

Corn Casserole Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date July 22, 2015
Categories In Easy Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes for Weight Gain, Side Dish Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

Another classic Southern style dish. The brilliance of this dish is its simplicity. It is almost as if somebody looked in the cupboard and asked, “I wonder what would happen if I mixed these ingredients together?” Nonetheless, a delightfully delicious and addictive side dish. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is sweet and savory. Weight is heavy but […]

Spanish Rice Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date July 22, 2015
Categories In Easy Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Lighter Options, Recipes, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes for Weight Gain, Side Dish Recipes

Classic Spanish rice not from a box? Yes. You can definitely make Spanish rice at home all on your own with this super easy recipe. Tasting Guidelines: This recipe should taste lightly savory and aromatic. The weight of this recipe is light but can be balanced with salt. The texture of this recipe is soft. This […]

Perfect Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date July 22, 2015
Categories In Easy Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes for Weight Gain, Side Dish Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

These mashed potatoes are exactly as advertised. They are perfect. Not too heavy. Not too light. Perfectly savory. Tasting Guidelines:Taste is savory. Weight is medium but can be balanced with salt. Texture is soft. Good for people with low to severe treatment side effects. Best categorized as classic American.

Pork Loin with Orange Sauce Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date July 22, 2015
Categories In Dinner Recipes, Entree Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes for Weight Gain

A surprisingly wonderful combination. The unique flavor of the pork combined with the natural sweetness of the oranges highlights the naturally sweet and savory character of the pork, creating a surprisingly light and delicious meal. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is sweet and savory. Weight is light but can be balanced with sugar. Texture is meaty. Good […]

Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date July 22, 2015
Categories In Dinner Recipes, Easy Recipes, Entree Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Weight Gain

A hearty egg noodle and gravy dish. Very easy to prepare and an infinite amount of variations. Odds are you have had this at some point in your life, whether in a school cafeteria, a TV dinner, or a high-end restaurant. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is rich and savory. Weight is heavy but can be balanced […]

Baked Mac ‘n’ Cheese Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date July 22, 2015
Categories In Dinner Recipes, Easy Recipes, Entree Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Weight Gain, Side Dish Recipes

A classic casserole dish from the 1950s. This dish is characterized by it’s ease of preparation and savory, cheesy flavor. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is savory and cheesy with a hint of salty. Weight is heavy but can be balanced with vinegar. Texture is soft. Good for people with low to moderate treatment side effects. Best […]

Chili Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date July 22, 2015
Categories In Crock Pot Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Easy Recipes, Entree Recipes, Lighter Options, Recipes, Recipes for Metallic Tastes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Weight Gain, Soup Recipes

Texas Disclaimer: To all the Texans out there: yes, I realize that “real chili” has no beans in it. But the purpose of this recipe is to provide a friendly, well-rounded chili that everyone can enjoy.This is a family recipe passed down from my grandfather to me. I have slightly modified it to make it […]

Baked Potato Soup Recipe

Post author By Chef Ryan Callahan
Post date July 22, 2015
Categories In Crock Pot Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Easy Recipes, Recipes, Recipes for Mouth Sores, Recipes for Nausea, Recipes for Weight Gain, Soup Recipes

Baked potato soup is a lovely recipe when you are in the mood for a hearty cup of soup. Very similar in construction to clam chowder. The appeal of baked potato soup is that without the seafood aspect, the dish loses its pungency and becomes more approachable. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is savory. Weight is medium but […]