After
oral surgery, soft foods are key. You should stick to soft, clear foods to promote
healing. For the first day or two
after surgery, you should stick to a
diet of clear liquids and broth. As healing begins and pain begins to
subside, you can move up to soft foods that will not break down to
smaller particles such as yogurts, mashed potatoes, cooked cereals,
applesauce and similar. If you must strain these foods to get rid of
small particles, do so. In addition to preventing food
particles from getting trapped in the wound, these foods are great for
upset stomachs, which may occur a day or two
after surgery.
A-1 Home Care recommends trying out one of many delicious soft food recipes. We love:
Paula Deen's "The Best Bread Pudding"
Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
5 large beaten eggs
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups cubed Italian bread, allow to stale overnight in a bowl
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
1 cup chopped pecans
For the sauce:
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup brandy
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13 by 9 by 2-inch pan.
Mix together granulated sugar, eggs, and milk in a bowl; add vanilla. Pour over cubed bread and let sit for 10 minutes.
In another bowl, mix and crumble together brown sugar, butter, and pecans.
Pour bread mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture
over the top and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until set. Remove from
oven.
For the sauce:
Mix together the granulated sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla in a
saucepan over medium heat. Stir together until the sugar is melted. Add
the brandy, stirring well. Pour over bread pudding. Serve warm or cold.
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/the-best-bread-pudding-recipe/index.html#!?oc=linkback
