Cream of Spinach Soup
Craving soup? This Cream of Spinach Soup is full of vitamin and minerals as well as a good source of fiber to help keep bowels regular. Serve it as a light meal or pair with a salad or sandwich a heartier lunch or dinner. It’s a one pot dish for easy clean up and freezer [...]
Cheesy Shrimp Rice Casserole
Need a simple but delicious meal full of flavor? When Neutropenia is an issue, try Cheesy Shrimp Rice Casserole, as it will really be a family favorite. This is a low bacteria dish so it’s great when your white blood cells low. With a just a few quick ingredients you can keep in the pantry [...]
Creamed Double Potatoes
Who doesn’t love potatoes? When you have a sore throat or mouth try this smooth and creamy dish – a different take on mashed potatoes, with Creamed Double Potatoes. Easy to tolerate when you are not feeling well, and will give you a dose of vitamins and fiber, as well. Creamed Double Potatoes from [...]
Berry French Toast
Your days of chemotherapy can be tough enough. There is no need for extra work as Berry French Toast is a make- ahead breakfast everyone will enjoy. Use your favorite – berries fresh or frozen and enjoy this incredible version of French toast. Not only is it delicious but the berries provided a good source [...]
Cooking for Children with Cancer-St. Jude Walk
I had the privilege of working with Jenee’ Bourgeois and her daughter, Anna James, who is having treatment at St. Jude. They approached me to create recipes that would entice children undergoing treatment to eat. There are foods that are better tolerated and ease the symptoms while under treatment, however, we do want the kids [...]
Quick Veggie Soup: Cancer Comfort Food
Quick Veggie Soup Cold weather seems to go hand and hand with cold and flu season. Aside from washing your hands and stocking up on Vitamin C, there’s nothing like a warm bowl of soup to fight away the chills. My recipe for Quick Veggie Soup is the perfect crowd-pleasing vegetarian option. Loaded with vegetables [...]
Soothing Symptoms Through Food: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
It’s a pink out! Thanks to the amazing continuous efforts of many breast cancer charities, doctors, treatment centers, patients, survivors, friends and family, the word it out, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month! Pink ribbons and pink products are everywhere. Many companies, such as Lacoste, Stella & Dot, Tory Burch and Nike among many [...]
Southwestern Lasagna
Southwestern Lasagna October is here! If you’ve noticed more pink around lately, you’re right. It’s National Breast Cancer awareness month and many people express their support through purchasing pink products or wearing light pink ribbons. I’m bias to food of course, but why not whip up a family-friendly dish that’s nutritious for your friend or [...]
Cancer Caregiver Tips for Eating Well Through Cancer
As soon as you learn a loved one or friend has cancer, you want to be able to help in some way. A snack, casserole, or running an errand can bring joy and happiness to the person not feeling well. However, being there to listen and offer a warm smile is often the greatest gift. [...]
Terrific Tuna Salad-a one dish meal!
Sometimes a simple tuna salad just hits the spot. Everyone has their own tuna salad preparation of if you want to jazz it up you can with these few fabulous ingredients for rave reviews. I like this recipe as it is an entree salad–keeping cooking simple. Honestly, I just opened up cans! From the Day of Chemotheraphy [...]
