My husband did really well with scandishakes (order online but high number of calories and great taste similar to carnation VHC)and he would add ice cream and fresh fruit. Sweet things tasted best to him although he craved hamburgers and steaks. He often tried small amounts of several things as it was less discouraging if he could find at least one thing that he could eat and that might actually taste ok. Omelettes worked well as did pancakes and french toast covered in real maple syrup and blueberries.