Hello all!

I hope it's not poor form to register here and immediately create a thread asking for help. But I was hoping some of you fine folks could help me out here.

I'm looking after a young (early teens) relative of mine for a while, and she suffers from extreme chronic heartburn (which she has consulted doctors about, before anyone asks). Her regular diet is almost painfully bland, and I'd love to cook some new meals for her, taking her needs into account. And, if possible, go to restaurants.

The problem is, I just have no idea where to begin.

Heartburn rules out tomatoes (except in small quantities), obviously chilli and curries, pork, bacon, any non-lean cuts of beef, citrus fruits, and frying things. Cheese, well-cooked onions, blueberries/raspberries/strawberries, yoghurt, and dairy can be tolerated, but not in significant amounts.

The only really safe foods are rice, goat cheese, bread, cereal, crackers, potatoes, cabbage, peas, egg whites... etc.

I've been reading a lot of vegan recipe sites, sine they seem to use those ingredients a lot. But it'd be absolutely awesome if I could get some more suggestions about what I can make. And especially what I can suggest to her at Chinese restaurants, since she adores Chinese food but tends to wind up sobbing and clutching her chest an hour or two after touching it.

I'd be really grateful for any responses.