Have to second Erik's suggestions. My husband found that tomatoes really helped get foods down. Also, blender stuff didn't work so well for him (but everybody is different, of course). He's 2 years post treatment and, just within the last few months is able to drink milkshakes or smoothies without them sending him into a coughing fit.

There are some good "non-chew" cookbooks out there. The one I bought and used (and still use) is "I-Can't-Chew Cookbook" by J. Randy Wilson. Subtitle is "Delicious soft-diet recipes for people with chewing, swallowing and dry-mouth disorders."

Anita