Kristine,

Here's a link to the post in my journal about a soup I came up with the other day:

cream of cauliflower soup with coconut milk.

Obviously, the spices can be whatever you want, but this is very tasty.

Also:
--fish quenelles (could also do with finely ground chicken) (I've never tried this recipe)
--pate
--smoked fish spread (we make it with smoked bluefish):
2 fillets smoked fish, shredded (I rub the fish between my fingers)
8 oz. softened cream cheese
dollop mayo (2 tbsp?)
juice of 1 lemon
1 shallot, minced as finely as possible
about 1 tsp ground cumin
about 1/2 tsp cayenne
dash paprika
4 minced chives

Mix all together. It's good enough to eat off the spoon.

I can't remember how long it took my teeth to get used to braces, but I know it does get better. Feel better soon!