Training & Education Program for Cooks, Chefs & Providers
The Maggie Beer Foundation, funded by the Australian Federal Government’s Department of Health and Aged Care, are delivering education and training to improve the dining, food, and nutritional outcomes for older people in Aged Care. This education program offers support to Providers, Homes, Cooks and Chefs in a range of activities and they are all FREE!
Featured News
Tasting Australia – Cooking for One (and loving it)
As part of Tasting Australia, the Maggie Beer Foundation’s HomePlate Project is hosting a practical cooking session focused on simple, everyday meals. Join Chef Mark McNamara on Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 10:00am for a live demonstration on how to prepare ‘meals for one...
A message from Maggie for Aged Care Cooks & Chefs
Featured Recipe
Method:
Melt butter and slowly render bacon until lightly golden. Reduce heat add leeks and celery and sweat until soft without extra colour. Add potato and sweet potato - toss well. Add flour and milk powder to make a roux, cook for 2 minutes. Add stock, bring to a simmer and cook gently for 30 minutes. Just before serving add spring onions, parsley, dill, smoked fish and cream. Serve hot. NUTRITION INFORMATION Serve size = 180ml Energy Protein Fat Carbohydrate Sodium Per Serve 1020kJ 21.9g 9.5g 15.9g 1310mg Per 100 g 565kJ 12.2g 5.3g 8.8g 728mg
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