Chef Ryan Callahan

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These four easy-to-prepare smoothie recipes serve nourishment and summer’s fruitiest flavors for patients with cancer.
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This recipe is an Americanized version of the classic Mediterranean side dish, substituting couscous for the wheat, but it still maintains its texture, palate-cleansing effects, and pop of freshness.
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Pitas are good with everything. Pitas are good by themselves. They are very easy to make, but they require some practice. Pro tip: Timing is the key in making the pitas poof!
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Beans are rich in protein and iron, making falafel an excellent substitute for meat. Done correctly, falafel is dense and heavily spiced. Try this recipe for a savory and aromatic treat!
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Due to its high protein content, the chickpea is a main food staple in the Mediterranean and Middle East. This recipe is fairly authentic, and although it is simple to make, it is difficult to master.
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Get the family together. This recipe for a family-size roasted chicken is sure to leave you and your loved ones happy, healthy, and full!
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When you’re in the mood for something delicious, fancy, and a little out of the ordinary, this frittata is the dish for you. It sounds harder to make than it really is and will make everybody impressed with your cooking skills.
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A classic take on minestrone soup.
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A northern Italian favorite. A simple sauce made from basil leaves.
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Baked mostaccioli is a native dish to St. Louis, Missouri. It is our version of Chicago’s ziti, except we use mostaccioli noodles instead. This gives the dish a completely different texture.
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A classic marinara sauce made with approval from my wife’s Sicilian family. Savory and aromatic with sweetness to balance out the acidity of the natural tomatoes.
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A cancer diagnosis affects families, friends, and sometimes whole communities. One way for a person to support their loved ones is to take stress out of their life by cooking meals for them. Cancer treatments can affect the way that people perceive food, so here is a guide to help you create tasty meals for people dealing with cancer.
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This dish uses a unique type of chile that not only is spicy, but is also known for causing numbness. If you love spicy, this dish is for you!
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French onion soup is a classic French recipe loved the world over. Rich savory beef broth, caramelized onions, crunchy croutons, and melty Swiss cheese create a symphony of decadent flavors.
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Peperonata is a stew made with peppers, onions, and tomatoes. When served over pasta, Peperonata becomes your new favorite dish!
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This soup is a variation of the classic lentil soup found all across the Mediterranean. Lentils are a great source of protein and fiber.
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This dish is similar in construction to the French version but with a Greek twist. It features the addition of bell peppers, Feta cheese, mushrooms, peas, and potatoes to make it a heartier meal.
December 2016 Vol 2 No 6
Chef Ryan Callahan shares tips and techniques to make your holiday season flavorful for everyone.
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Chicken and broccoli cheese casserole is a classic, go-to dish. This is good for people with mouth sores because it is very soft.
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The key to this dish is the Chinese sausage. With its distinct flavor, it cuts through the rice and sets the dish apart.
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A classic Italian dish.
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Easy Recipes for Cancer Survivors: Summer Salad and Bruschetta with Ricotta & Peaches
August 2016 Vol 2 No 4
How did a 21-year-old young man, in the peak of physical health, get cancer and die so quickly?
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This tender cauliflower recipe is tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. This side is a modified Chinese recipe made for use in the average American kitchen.
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This is a classic Americanized Indian dish. It is famous for its use of curry, yogurt as a sauce, and delicious vegetables.
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Chicken and dumplings is the Southern equivalent to chicken noodle soup. When you are sick or don’t feel good, nothing else will do.
April 2016 Vol 2 No 2
"The ultimate goal is to help you enjoy your food again during chemo and as a survivor," says chef Ryan Callahan.
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Chicken Tetrazzini is a delicious, unauthentic American-Italian dish.
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This recipe is for what I consider to be the easiest way to make a chicken pot pie. The best thing about this dish is it tastes even better as leftovers.
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A classic casserole dish from the 1950s. This dish is characterized by its ease of preparation and savory, cheesy flavor.
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An American classic. This chicken noodle soup features big cuts of veggies, egg noodles, and a good aromatic quality.
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Baked Potato Soup is good for people with low to moderate treatment side effects. This dish gives an emotional response of having a warm full belly.
Last modified: April 24, 2018