With football season in full swing, the Thick-It® brand is helping those with swallowing disorders get ready for game day. Whether you are kicking back in front of your television at home or attending a watch party with family and friends, these dysphagia-friendly entrées, sides, and mocktails are sure to score points on game day.
Puréed Southwest Style Chicken Tacos
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup Thick-It® Seasoned Chicken Patty Purée
- 1/3 cup Thick-It® Sweet Corn Purée
- 2 Tbsp tomato sauce, canned
- 1/2 tsp taco seasoning, salt-free
- 1 tsp Thick-It® Original Food & Beverage Thickener
Directions:
- Place Thick-It® Seasoned Chicken Patty Purée in a microwave-safe bowl and cover. Microwave on high for 30–60 seconds until hot and steaming (165°F). Stir. Hold at 140°F or higher until served.*
- Place Thick-It® Sweet Corn Purée in a microwave-safe bowl and cover. Microwave on high for 30–60 seconds until hot and steaming (165°F). Stir. Hold at 140°F or higher until served.*
- In a sauce pan, combine tomato sauce with taco seasoning and Thick-It® Original Food & Beverage Thickener. Mix well.
- Heat sauce on cook top until hot and steaming (165°F), stirring occasionally. Hold at 140°F or higher until served.
- Test Puréed Southwest Style Chicken, Puréed Southwest Style Corn, and thickened tomato sauce per IDDSI Testing Methods (Puréed Diet, PU4) using the Fork Drip Test and Spoon Tilt Test. Refer to IDDSI.org for details.
- Portion with 1/4 cup of Puréed Southwest Style Corn on bottom of serving dish. Place 1/3 cup of Puréed Southwest Style Chicken on top. Top with 3 Tbsp of thickened tomato sauce. Serve immediately.
- Discard any unused portions of prepared recipe.
*ALTERNATIVE METHOD: Put Thick-It® Purée in a sauce pan. Heat until hot and steaming (165°F), stirring occasionally. Hold at 140°F or higher until served.
Puréed Chili Lime Corn
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup Thick-It® Sweet Corn Purée
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin, ground
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp lime juice, fresh
- 1 tsp butter, salted
- 1 Tbsp Thick-It® Original Food & Beverage Thickener
Directions:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine Thick-It® Sweet Corn Purée with seasonings, lime juice, butter, and Thick-It® Original Food & Beverage Thickener. Mix well.
- Cover and microwave on high for 30–60 seconds until hot and steaming (165°F). Stir. Hold at 140°F or higher until served.*
*ALTERNATIVE METHOD: In a sauce pan, combine Thick-It® Sweet Corn Purée with seasonings, lime juice, butter, and Thick-It® Original Food & Beverage Thickener. Mix well. Heat until hot and steaming (165°F), stirring occasionally. Hold at 140°F or higher until served.
- Test Puréed Chili Lime Corn per IDDSI Testing Methods (Puréed Diet, PU4) using the Fork Drip Test and Spoon Tilt Test before serving. Refer to IDDSI.org for details.
- Portion with 1/4 cup. Serve immediately.
- Discard any unused portions of prepared recipe.
Thick-It® Punch Bowl Mocktail
Yield: 3 servings | Serving Size: 8 fl oz
Ingredients:
- 8 fl oz. Clear Advantage® Thickened Apple Juice, Mildly or Moderately Thick
- 8 fl oz. Clear Advantage® Thickened Cranberry Juice Blend, Mildly or Moderately Thick
- 8 fl oz. Clear Advantage® Thickened Orange Juice Blend, Mildly or Moderately Thick
Directions:
- Wash hands before beginning preparation. Sanitize surfaces and equipment.
- Pour Clear Advantage® Thickened Apple Juice into a large pitcher or liquid measuring cup.
- Add Clear Advantage® Thickened Cranberry Juice Blend.
- Add Clear Advantage® Thickened Orange Juice Blend.
- Stir to combine.
- Pour 8 fl oz. into a cocktail glass and serve immediately. If not serving immediately, then cover and hold at 40°F or less until service.
- Test prepared recipe per IDDSI Testing Methods. Refer to IDDSI.org for details.
- Discard any unused portions of prepared recipe.
For more IDDSI-compliant recipes, view our recipe library or download our Variety Comes to the Table recipe book. For additional mocktail recipes, download our summer fun guide.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have about a medical condition, treatment, or the use of Thick-It® products. The information contained herein is for informational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in any manner.