Swallowing Difficulties Archives

Strawberries for Dysphagia Diets

Wimbledon is fully underway, here in the UK, bringing a sense of familiarity to our lives... Here we look at how we can prepare strawberries for dysphagia.

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IDDSI Level 4 – Pureed – Passing the IDDSI Testing Methods for PU4

IDDSI dysphagia diet terminology underpin the improved safety of dysphagia foodservice delivery. Here we look at passing the IDDSI Testing Methods for PU4.

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IDDSI Level 4 Recipe – Grilled Cheese and Pickle Sandwich

When we imagine a delicious grilled cheese and pickle sandwich we think of its crisp, crunchy and chewy nature. We hope that when we take a bite the cheese will have that wonderful stringy texture. The…

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Equipment for Dysphagia Diets

It can be difficult to know where to start when choosing equipment for dysphagia diets. Take a look at our list of basic but essential kit.

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IDDSI Level 4 Recipe – Spring Lamb and Carrot Casserole – 5/5

This method combines the Spring lamb and carrot casserole recipe with a braised carrot recipe. By creating the two components separately it means that more colour can be brought to the presentation of the dish. For…

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IDDSI Level 4 Recipe – Braised Carrots

This tasty braised carrots recipe can be used as a great side dish for a meal or to use in multiple component recipes, such as casseroles.

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IDDSI Level 4 Recipe – Lyonnaise Potatoes

Originating from the French gastronomic city of Lyon Lyonnaise Potatoes is a delicious potato bake and a wonderful accompaniment to a whole range of lamb dishes from roasts and casseroles to barbeques.

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IDDSI Level 4 Recipe – Spring Lamb and Carrot Casserole

This Spring lamb and carrot casserole is perfect comfort food as we start to leave the wintry weather behind and look forward to the coming sunshine and the abundance of new season produce.

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