Red Giraffe Solutions Blog
The Cooking Stop: Mac ‘n Cheese
My daughter loves lots of different types of food from pasta to curry to stir fries. The big issue for her has been that some of these foods use cooking techniques she finds difficult. I know one of the big obstacles she must overcome is being able to cook a variety of different meals for herself...
The Cooking Stop: Bacon, Brie & Cranberry Panini
We’re preparing our daughter to live away from us in the next few years. While there are lots of aspects to the life plan she needs in place to do that, being able to feed herself is pretty high on the priority list. The focus is always on those foods she likes because if she doesn’t like them,...
The Cooking Stop: Burger and Fries
Getting our young people to cook for themselves is about motivation as much as anything. When we’re motivated to do something, it’s surprising how much we can achieve, and what could be more motivating than a juicy burger and fries, especially with cheese? This recipe is easy with everything...
The Cooking Stop: Salmon, Baked Potato, Peas & Sweetcorn
We stick to one-step cooking processes as much as possible, but this Salmon, Potato, Peas, and Corn dish is one that my daughter has found easy. The potato is cooking while the other parts of the recipe are prepared so although it has a few ingredients and two cooking methods the process is still...
The Cooking Stop: Prosciutto & Mozzarella Panini in the Air Fryer
Air-fryer recipe to make Prosciutto & Mozzarella Panini with your young person with additional needs. It’s a quick and easy lunch to quickly build cooking skills and confidence giving your child another dish they can make by themselves as they get ready for more independence.
The Cooking Stop: Tuna Pasta Bake In The Airfryer
Air-fryer recipe to make tuna pasta bake with your young person with additional needs. It’s easy, no chopping, no weighing. But the main reason to make it is to give your child another dish they can make all by themselves as they get ready for more independence.
