SERIES 2 — The Cooking

Practical culinary strategies to support patients moving from PEG to oral eating & everything in between.

Guide 1: The Principles of Cooking

Build a foundation for safe, successful meals.

This guide simplifies essential cooking techniques to support texture, flavour, and safety. Clinicians can use it to teach patients the basics, making every meal manageable and enjoyable.

Perfect for: clinicians guiding patients through everyday cooking with confidence. The basic cooking methods and why they work.

Guide 2: The Five Mother Sauces

The building blocks for adaptable, nourishing meals.

Learn the five core sauces that provide flexibility, nutrition, and flavour. Clinicians can show patients how to mix, match, and adapt ingredients for safe, satisfying meals.

Perfect for: clinicians helping patients create meals that are easy to prepare and swallow.

Guide 3: The Importance of Stock and Soup

Foundational tools for flavour, hydration, and texture control.

This guide highlights why good stocks and soups are essential for patients transitioning to oral eating. Clinicians gain practical strategies to teach patients how to use liquids to build confidence, variety, and nutrient-rich meals.

Perfect for: clinicians seeking simple, effective ways to enhance patient meals without risk.

Guide 4: Choosing Recipes for Meal Planning

Select meals patients can succeed with.

This guide helps clinicians guide patients in choosing recipes that are safe, achievable, and enjoyable. Covers texture, flavour, and preparation strategies to reduce anxiety and increase independence.

Perfect for: clinicians supporting real-life meal planning that works for each patient.