Welcome to Cooking With Cancer
“Helping those afflicted with cancer to enjoy a better quality of life through good food.”
Cooking with Cancer is a program designed specifically for cancer care of those persons who are afflicted with cancer, care givers of the patients, and all of those who work in the healthcare industry. The content is recipes researched and tested on patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation.
Our goal is to provide a greater understanding of the breakdown in taste, smell and digestion so recommendations for patients are most effective.
Dr. Luis F. Pineda – Oncologist
Dr. Pineda is board certified and trained in several disciplines including Hematology/Oncology, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry/Neurology and Pain Management.
Dr. Pineda provides clinical service in areas of expertise as well as educating through academic, institutional and community projects.
Dr. Luis F. Pineda – Oncologist
Dr. Pineda is board certified and trained in several disciplines including Hematology/Oncology, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry/Neurology and Pain Management.
Dr. Pineda provides clinical service in areas of expertise as well as educating through academic, institutional and community projects.
New Book Announcement
Cooking with Cancer is proud to announce the release of Prescription to Taste: A Cooking Guide for Cancer Patients
This second edition of Dr. Luis F. Pineda’s beloved recipe books offers simple, nourishing, and whole-food recipes designed for those undergoing cancer treatment and recovery. Each recipe features clear instructions, minimal prep, and ingredients that support healing and well-being.
Favorite Recipes…
Vegetable Terrine
This preparation is more complicated, but still easy to prepare. The end product is cold and extremely easy to chew and swallow.
Tri color Vegetable Terrine
This dish is ideal for any patient during their chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The temperature soothes the mouth. The gelatin base is easy to swallow and the fiber bulk helps bowel functions.
Tomato Confit and Parmesan Cheese Cookie
This is very tasty. It has a soft and crunchy texture that soothes the sore mouth after chemotherapy.
Sweet Fig and Roasted Pepper on Balsamic Vinegar
Figs are rich in fiber and cathartic in nature as such have historically used to fight slow intestinal function