--- title: Giving The Gift Of Visually Appetising, Delicious, Christmas Dinners For Your People Living With Dysphagia This Year. description: Follow these steps to create a christmas dinner using Nutrisis Thickener which will adapt the texture of meals for individuals with swallowing disorders. image: https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/1_17800378_1413601435326585_6999675371785848368_n-300x231.jpg --- [sales@hcsuk.co.uk](mailto:sales@hcsuk.co.uk) [01953 885661](tel:01953885661) - [Shop Care Home Supplies](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product-category/hcsuk-catalogue/) - [Servicing](https://hcsuk.co.uk/servicing/) - Resources › - [Free Guides](https://blog.hcsuk.co.uk/free-healthcare-guides-0) - [Case Studies](https://blog.hcsuk.co.uk/case-studies) - [Knowledge Centre](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/) - About › - [About Us](https://hcsuk.co.uk/about/) - [News](https://blog.hcsuk.co.uk/news1) - [Living Well with Dementia](https://hcsuk.co.uk/living-well-with-dementia/) - [Contact](https://hcsuk.co.uk/contact/) \*\*\*All prices shown include VAT\*\*\* # Giving The Gift Of Visually Appetising, Delicious, Christmas Dinners For Your People Living With Dysphagia This Year. ![](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/1_17800378_1413601435326585_6999675371785848368_n-300x231.jpg) [HCSUK](https://knowledge-centre.hcsuk.co.uk/author/hcsuk) Feb 3, 2022 5:53:50 PM   What does Christmas dinner look like for you? â€¦ There’s much anticipation, and relief, in my house this year as my son, Joseph, has volunteered to cook his first ever Christmas dinner -  he’s very capable in the kitchen, but he’s never mastered Christmas lunch and wants to give it a go👍. And as he’s jetting off to back pack round Mexico in December and not back until Christmas Eve, my fam have been chatting a lot about exactly what we’re eating, who’s queuing at M&S at some ungodly hour of the morning to wrestle for the last bag of sprouts, who’s bringing the starters and  the Christmas pud,  and who’s peeling, chopping and washing up.   (Think I’ll end up as his Commis Chef for the day! ) Whether you enjoy your turkey roast, cooked ham, joint of beef, or something more exotic, like a nut roast or a curry, Christmas lunch is a special time as we all come together, to sit round the table with family and friends, pulling crackers, telling awful jokes and enjoying eating too much of the traditional  turkey roast with all the trimmings.   For some, it means having more than one, just to keep the in laws happy😊. But what if you had swallowing difficulties and for your own safety had been prescribed a pureed diet, what would your Christmas dinner look and taste like?  Would Christmas mean any less to you?  In fact, as we know how much food is linked to reminiscence, for people living with a dementia a Christmas dinner could unlock lots of happy memories of Christmases past spent with their families and bring much joy to them. [Check out our latest offer to help you give the gift of a Dysphagia Christmas Dinner this year here](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/). Because I firmly believe that everyone deserves to enjoy a dignified dining experience all year round  regardless of their condition, this year, with the help of our brilliant chef friends from Essential Cuisine, we bring you a practical 6 minutes step by step video demonstration of how to create a visually appealing and appetising Christmas dinner for the people you support on pureed diets. [You can watch it here.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEYlnKXpKCY) We  want to make this really easy for you by including all the step by step recipes plus all the tools you’ll need which were included in the video to be able to create this truly special inclusive Christmas meal for your ladies and gents. [You can buy your complete Dysphagia Christmas Dinner Complete Solution Kit here.](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/) ### Here are the recipes: Christmas dinner  Follow these steps to create a festive Christmas dinner using  [Nutrisis Thickener](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/%20shop) which is designed to adapt the texture of meals for individuals with dysphagia and other swallowing disorders. ### Turkey with gravy recipe 500g sliced turkey breast  Chicken stock mix Chicken gravy granules [Nutrisis thickener](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/%20shop) to desired consistency Butter (for cooking) 125ml water   Method Lightly sprinkle  chicken stock mix over the turkey breasts Heat butter in a pan and add the turkey breasts Cook the turkey on both sides until golden and crisp To make the chicken gravy simply add the gravy  granules into lukewarm water Bring to the boil stirring constantly and then allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes Next, add the turkey to the gravy and leave to cook for 5-6 minutes Add the turkey breasts and gravy mix to a blender Then add the [Nutrisis thickener](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/%20shop) to desired consistency and blend until smooth   ### Carrots and parsnips recipe 2 carrots 2 parsnips  Vegetable stock mix 750ml water 2 cloves of garlic 1 sprig of thyme 1 sprig of rosemary Olive oil [Nutrisis thickener](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/%20shop) to desired consistency   Method Preheat the oven to 180⁰C Peel then chop the carrots and parsnips Add  vegetable stock mix to 500ml boiling water Then add the carrots and parsnips, cook until soft Place the carrots and parsnips onto a baking tray Add a few sprigs of rosemary, thyme and lastly add the crushed garlic Finish by adding a drizzle of olive oil Cook in the oven for 25-30 minutes Add the carrots to a blender with [Nutrisis thickener](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/%20shop) to desired consistency Blend until smooth Repeat this process with the parsnips ### Red cabbage recipe â…Ÿâ‚„ red cabbage â…Ÿâ‚‚ apple 20g raisins  Vegetable Stock Mix 20g honey 5ml balsamic vinegar [Nutrisis thickener](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/%20shop) to desired consistency 750ml water   Method Chop the red cabbage and apples Add  Vegetable Stock Mix to 500ml boiling water Add the red cabbage, apples and raisins then cook until soft Add the red cabbage to a blender, drizzle with 20g honey 5ml balsamic vinegar And 250ml of water Add [Nutrisis thickener](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/%20shop) to desired consistency Blend until smooth   ### Broccoli and Green Beans Half a head broccoli 100g green beans Vegetable Stock Mix 750ml water [Nutrisis thickener](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/%20shop) to desired consistency   Method Cut the stems from the broccoli And dice the green beans Add  Vegetable Stock Mix to 500ml of boiling water Add the broccoli and leave to boil until soft Then add the green beans and cook until soft Place the broccoli and green beans into a blender, add 250ml of water And lastly add [Nutrisis Thickener](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/%20shop) to desired consistency Blend until smooth ### Sprouts recipe 200g sprouts  Vegetable Stock 750ml water [Nutrisis Thickener](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/%20shop) to desired consistency   Method Add  Vegetable Stock Mix to 500ml of boiling water Add in the sprouts and cook until soft Add the sprouts to a blender, then add 250ml water Add [Nutrisis Thickener](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/%20shop) to desired consistency Blend until smooth   ### Roast potatoes recipe 700g potatoes Butter (for cooking) 2 garlic cloves 1 sprig of rosemary 1 sprig of thyme 200ml milk [Nutrisis Thickener](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/%20shop) to desired consistency 500ml water  Chicken Stock Mix   Method Peel and chop the potatoes Add  Chicken Stock Mix to 500ml boiling water Then add the potatoes to the chicken stock and cook until soft Once cooked, place half into a suitable mixing bowl Add the garlic, rosemary, thyme, butter and add the other half of the potatoes into a pan Cook until crispy, tossing regularly Place the potatoes in a blender, add the milk and [Nutrisis Thickener](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/%20shop) to desired consistency Blend until smooth Then mix in with the other half other potatoes until smooth ### Leeks recipe 1 leek  Vegetable stock mix 200ml double cream 1 sprig of rosemary 1 close of garlic [Nutrisis Thickener](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/%20shop) to required consistency 500ml water   Method Slice the leek Add vegetable stock mix to boiling water Then add the leek and cook until soft, once cooked place in a bowl Poor milk into a pan followed by the rosemary, garlic and the leek, then cook until soft Place contents into a blender and add [Nutrisis Thickener](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/%20shop) to desired consistency You can buy your complete Dysphagia Christmas Dinner Kit here.    ### Moulding It’s time to place the mixtures into the [food moulds](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/) Spoon the turkey mixture into the [chicken leg mould](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/), then spread evenly with a knife For the vegetables, using piping bags pipe the carrot, parsnips, leek and red cabbage mixtures into the carrot mould. For the green vegetables, pipe the broccoli mixture into the [broccoli mould](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/), and the sprout mixture into the [pea mould](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/). For the potatoes, spoon the mixture into the [rice mould](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/) then spread evenly with a knife Then spread evenly with a knife Freeze the moulds for a minimum of 4 hours, then when ready, remove from freezer, and place on a on heatproof dish cover and thaw in the fridge overnight, then heat and serve  as required Your pureed Christmas dinner is ready to go. Don’t forget to [click here](https://hcsuk.co.uk/product/dysphagia-christmas-dinner-complete-solution-toolkit/) to buy your complete Dysphagia Christmas Dinner solution kit, and give the best Christmas gift of a dignified, inclusive Christmas meal for your ladies and gents this year! 🎁 Merry Christmas everyone, ho ho ho!!! 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