I definitely agree with Larry's comments about beef. A couple of days after I finished treatment (when my mouth was totally fried), I was invited to an event at my brother-in-law's house with a great spread of food, including rare beef tenderloin. I tried to slice it into tiny, paper-thin slices just so I could get a sample of it -- I was so desperate to get at least a taste. As more time passed, I found I could generally get through a 6-8 ounce high-quality steak, medium rare, and enjoy it.

I also agree with Amy about slow-cooking things like short ribs so the meat falls off the bone (it also works with lamb shanks). The sauces help with the chewing and swallowing.

Cathy