Recipes for People with Head and Neck Cancer - Patient Education ...

Recipes for People with
Head and Neck Cancer
Those with head and neck cancer may have a hard time eating enough
calories and getting enough nutrition. This is because they often receive
radiation treatment which can cause dry mouth, swallowing problems and
loss of taste. These recipes are easy to swallow and high in nutrition.
Soups
Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup
1½ pounds beef stew meat
½ cup frozen chopped onion
½ cup uncooked medium barley
3½ cups beef broth
1 cup water
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1. Cut beef into bite sized pieces. In a 3 to 4 quart slow cooker, mix all
ingredients.
2. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Information: 1 serving: 300 Calories, Total Fat 12 grams,
Sodium 770 mg, Total Carbohydrate 25 grams, Dietary Fiber 5 grams,
Protein 23 grams.
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Cheesy Broccoli Potato Soup
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup frozen chopped onion
10-ounce package frozen broccoli
1 1/3 cups instant mashed potatoes (dry)
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups whole milk
½ teaspoon salt
1. Combine the broth, onion and frozen broccoli and bring to a boil in a
3-quart saucepan.
2. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stir occasionally.
3. Stir in potatoes until well blended. Stir in remaining ingredients.
4. Heat on low for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cheese is
hot and melted.
Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Information: 1 serving: 315 Calories, Total Fat 15 grams,
Sodium 730 mg, Total Carbohydrate 17 grams, Dietary Fiber 2 grams,
Protein 30 grams.
Pasta Fagioli Soup
2 teaspoons oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small diced onion
½ cup carrots, slivered
1 cup diced celery
3 cans diced tomatoes with Italian Seasonings
1 can kidney beans
1 can great northern beans
4 to 5 cups beef stock
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon hot sauce
½ jar prepared spaghetti sauce
6 ounces dry shell pasta

1. Sauté beef, onion, carrots, celery and tomatoes in a large stock pot
for about 10 minutes.
2. Drain and rinse beans. Add to pot.
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3. Add beef stock, oregano, pepper, parsley, hot sauce, spaghetti sauce
and noodles.
4. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.
Nutritional Information: 1 Serving: 565 Calories, Total Fat 20 grams,
Total Fat, Sodium 1485 mg, Total Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fiber 12.5
grams, Protein 31 grams.
Entrees
Breakfast Casserole
9 cups shredded hash browns, defrosted
6 eggs
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
1½ cups cottage cheese
1 pounds bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and drained
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
3. Divide mixture into two, 9 x 13-inch baking dishes coated with nonstick
cooking spray.
4. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until browned and set.
*** Can make the night ahead and keep refrigerated until the next day.
*** Can cover and freeze cooked 2 nd casserole for use at a later date.
Makes 16 servings.
Nutritional Information: 1 Serving: 310 Calories, Total Fat 21 grams,
Sodium 581 mg, Total Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fiber 0.5 grams, Protein
14 grams.

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Creamy Mac & Cheese
1½ cups small curd cottage cheese
1½ cups sour cream
2 eggs
3 cups shredded cheddar or Colby cheese
4 cups cooked macaroni or shell pasta
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Combine all ingredients.
3. Transfer mixture into 9 x 13-inch baking dish coated with non-stick
spray.
4. Bake 40 to 50 minutes until golden brown.
Makes 8 Servings
Nutritional Information: 1 Serving: 630 Calories, Total Fat 42 grams,
Sodium 745 mg, Total Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Protein
30 grams.
Side Dishes
Corn Casserole
1 stick melted butter or margarine
1 cup sour cream
1 can corn
1 can cream style corn
1 package Jiffy corn bread mix
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine all ingredients.
3. Pour into 9 x 13-inch dish.
4. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes.
Makes 8 Servings
Nutritional Information: 1 Serving: 300 Calories, Total Fat 21 grams,
Sodium 350 mg, Total Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Protein
5 grams.

Slow Cooked Sweet Potatoes with Applesauce
6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
1½ cups applesauce
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1. Place sweet potatoes into slow cooker.
2. Mix remaining ingredients (except nuts) and spoon over sweet
potatoes.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
4. Sprinkle with nuts (optional).
Makes 6 servings.
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Nutritional Information: 1 Serving: 350 Calories, Total Fat 13 grams,
Sodium 100 mg, Total Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3
grams.
Drinks/Desserts
Pineapple Smoothie
½ cup frozen pineapple
5-ounce container Greek-style vanilla yogurt
½ cup ice
Splash of orange juice
1. Combine all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend to desired consistency.
Makes 1 serving.
Nutritional Information: 1 Serving: 235 Calories, Total Fat 0.5 gram,
Sodium 50 mg, Total Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Protein
14 grams.

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Sherbet Shake
6 ounces (½ can) Hawaiian Punch
6 ounces (½ can) lemon-lime soda
1 scoop sherbet
1. Combine all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend to desired consistency.
Makes 1 serving.
Nutritional Information: 1 Serving: 325 Calories, Total Fat 0 gram,
Sodium 180 mg, Total Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fiber 0 gm, Protein 0
gram.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake
2 cups ice cream
½ cup half and half
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2½ tablespoons peanut butter
3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1. Combine all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend to desired consistency.
Makes 1 serving.
Nutritional Information: 491 Calories, Total Fat 48 grams, Sodium
327 mg, Total Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fiber 3.5 grams, Protein 21
grams.
Talk to your doctor or others on your health care team if you have
questions. You may request more written information from the
Library for Health Information at (614) 293-3707 or email:
health-info@osu.edu.