5 Minute Food Fix

We've talked about Simon's 'Fully Loaded Banana Bread' on this podcast before... but today Yumi arrives in studio with a massive fail of this tried-and-tested recipe.

Here, we try to unpack what went wrong...

And then we head into the real reason we wanted to talk - which was the concern that we are not making the most out of the wonderfully non-perishable fruit that is the GRAPEFRUIT.

How can we expand our uses of this marvel?

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Amazingly, Simon and I are up to 299 episodes of the 5 Minute Food Fix!

Here's what to do with an excess of blueberries.

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School holidays can be a rough time for parents! Yumi and Simon have a food-related activity you could do with your kids?

Make preserved lemons! (it's easier than you'd think. The hard part is figuring out what to do with the preserved lemons once you've made them tbh.)

Well lucky you're here because Simon has a weeknight recipe he likes that uses preserved lemons.

CHICKEN WITH PRESERVED LEMON AND TOMATO

Start with 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, patted dry and seasoned.

Heat 2tbs olive oil in a...

MIRACLE CABBAGE AND CHICKEN

WARNING: This episode contains instances of making each other laugh like astronauts on a space station where they've run out of oxygen and have no choice but to start pumping in pure happy gas. Unfettered lunacy I tell you!

TO MAKE THIS MIRACLE:

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1tbs each of soy sauce, honey and olive oil.

Add in 4 x skinless boneless chicken thighs

Season with salt and pepper, toss to coat.

Put a rack in the middle of the oven...

Not gonna lie, Yumi still sounds sick on this episode and mercifully Simon runs the show to talk through the uses of nut butter, in particular peanut butter!

PEANUT NOODLE SALAD YOU'LL MAKE WEEKLY:

Dressing

140g peanut butter

juice of 2 limes

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tbs sesame oil

2 tbs maple syrup

1/4 cup water

2 tsp grated ginger

2 finely grated garlic cloves

NOODLES:

200g Udon noodles, cooked in boiling water according to the packet instructions then r...

It's always* fun when you go viral, especially for an article you've written about bodily functions!

One thing I didn't include in the article was a tip from my pelvic floor physio about what to eat for exceptional digestion! She really, REALLY wanted me to eat this food on the reg, so I did, and it's actually been pretty life changing!

But how can you make it yummy? And not food = medicine?

The trick might be adding it to this granola:

TEMPLATE GRANOLA:

750g rolled...

We just did an episode about capers and I was fired up to talk about Smoked Salmon Bagels, given that they're a classic and I have eaten PLENTY.

So what are some of the elements of the perfect Smoked Salmon Bagel?

As usual, Simon knows a gobsmacking amount about a niche food (Caperberries and boiled bagels, in this case), and we leave you with a completed episode and a rumbling tummy. Is that you immediately heading out for supplies for tonight's dinner?

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Today, Yumi is still sore of throat and there's an alarming revelation about the waste of money that is cough medicine!

But Simon has energy around the delicious ingredient - CAPERS.

What the heck are capers?

They're actually the unripened berried from a prickly caper bush and food-wise, they're probably best-known as the thing you find atop of a smoked salmon bagel.

On today's episode, Simon talks us through what they're commonly used for, how to maximise their punch in your day-to-day cooking, and then a brilliant recipe from his...

As we near our 300th episode, Simon and I review our reasons for doing a food podcast.

Is it because we love the sound of our own voices?

Not so much! (Maybe!)

It's because even the BEST cooks struggle to feed their families every day, especially when running households, multiple jobs, parenting, and all the other things we're doing just surviving.

So one thing you can do is prepare a few things when you DO have time - like a daal that can be frozen, sweet potato croutons that can be...

The science does NOT back turmeric as anything other than a brightly coloured tuber... but having it with ginger in SHOT form can certainly enliven the feeling in the back of your throat, make you feel like you're at least TRYING to feel better - and it's kind of delicious! It certainly worked for Simon - who reports that this is a MASSIVE retail fad back in the UK - and after recording Yumi also gave it a go. Didn't cure her hayfever, but it was YUMMY, used up some ginger and turmeric and was a bit of a...

It's true that we "eat with our eyes".

Most cooks consider the appeal of contrasting (and bright) colours when putting together a meal.

Simon gets deep today, asking, "Is there a place for grey food?"

Yes, if you count oysters as a grey food!

What else?

Listen here...

Tomato Tonnato recipe

Arrange 5-6 big chunky vine tomatoes (about 900g), sliced on a gorgeous platter.

In a blender

5 tbs olive oil

85g tin of tuna in...

We can't nail every meal!

Especially when we're cooking in someone else's kitchen!

On today's episode, Yumi and Simon both get pod therapy about their most recent disasters, and Simon does a do-over on a delicious Baba Ganoush.

DO-OVER BABA GANOUSH

2-3 eggplants, pricked with a skewer or fork (if you don't want to live dangerously)

Cook the eggplants WELL on the BBQ. Like, REALLY WELL, so they're blackened and blistered and completely yield.

Allow them to cool and sweat a bit on a plate, then...

All green, raw food does not have to flee from your kitchen just because it's cold.

Yes, the weather definitely affects what you feel like eating but salad can still comfort and nurture you even when you're putting an electric blanket on the couch. (Try this! It's excellent!)

On today's episode Yumi revisits one of the GOAT salads. The classic. Rocket, Pear and Walnut. It appears in her cookbook Endless Summer. But she's giving it a rejig to make it more weather-appropriate.

THE SALAD

240g rocket leaves

2 firm...

Yes, it's been a big and exciting couple of days for Stynes with her book with Dr Melissa Kang 'WELCOME TO SEX' being nominated for a Prime Minister's Literary Award... but we WILL talk about food.

Yumi's been busy going through the cookbook she co-wrote with Simon. Partly because she loves Simon's recipes but also because she can't remember her own! It's incredibly handy having them written down - and you can find the book here if you're interested.

SIMON'S FULLY LOADED BANANA BREAD

Melt 100g of butter and set aside...

There are NO MORE EXCUSES if your roasted potatoes aren't perfect!

Also, why is Yumi laughing so hard she has tears?

It's all about this guy who went viral for his potatoes.

THIS RECIPE IS YUMI'S VERSION

Get a large pot on the stove with 2cm water in, turn up hot.

At the same time, put a full kettle on to boil.

Quarter 700g potatoes.

By the time you've finished cutting up the spuds, the water in the kettle and the small...

Freshly returned from his old stomping grounds in London, Simon is full of fresh inspiration and ideas.

One of the places he's loved in the past is the legendary Peckham produce store, Persepolis. We hear about its owner and creative force, Sally Butcher, aka Sally in Peckham, and Simon talks us through one of her recipes, which you can find here or below:

CAULIFLOWER AND PICKLE PIE

INGREDIENTS

1 cauliflower, cut into florets

1 chopped onion

1 cubed zucchini

50g raisins

1 tin drained and rinsed...

You're in the minority if a lurgie hasn't waylaid you this past month!

Here's a ginger tea to heal your roughed-up throat.

Cook up 15g ginger, grated in 500ml water.

While it's warming, make a slurry of 1/2tbs of potato or corn starch dissolved in 1tbs cold water.

When the ginger-water tea is hot, use a whisk to stir in the slurry and bring the mixture to the boil.

You should see your tea thicken - just slightly - and grow a little cloudy.

Take it...

Simon Davis is freshly returned from a month in his home country and the delightful dining experiences he had in England have invigorated and enlivened his appreciation of food.

On today's episode we find out what is Simon's FAVOURITE RESTAURANT...?

And we talk through one of the simplest desserts that is so good, I have to "cook" it this afternoon (no actual cooking required).

BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES

1 punnet of strawberries, washed, hulled and halved

1 tbs of your best balsamic vinegar

2 tbs of white sugar

...

A couple of listeners have asked us to talk you through Tapioca Pudding. It's the sort of thing you can buy in the fridge section of health food stores and at specialty Thai Dessert Takeaway places - but unlike it's spiritual sister Bubble Tea, this is pretty easy to make!

Boil 3 cups of water

Add in 1/2 cup of tapioca pearls

Stir and keep an eye on it. The pearls will go from opaque white to translucent and glassy.

Don't overcook it. Take it off the heat when there's still a...

We discuss the utter absence of cooking with cactus in our lives (!) and a cookbook which I have loved by Nik Sharma called VEG-TABLE.

To make the recipe, you need

500g Orecchiette (thus named because the tiny scooped pieces look like a baby's ear

285g frozen peas

11/2 tsp cumin seeds and 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, lightly crushed in a mortar and pestle

4 cloves of garlic, grated

1 tsp red pepper flakes, eg., Aleppo, Maras or Urfa.

2-3tbs white miso paste (I use 3, Nik Sharma...

On today's episode Simon and Yumi reminisce about when they first started recording the podcast more than 280 episodes ago - in the KiiS Sydney studios, using Kyle Sandilands's diamond-encrusted microphone.

It's been an incredibly fun and delicious ride since then and today's a bit of a full-circle moment as Simon builds on that first ever episode's food suggestion - try grating a tomato on your box grater. Add olive oil and a generous pinch of salt, garlic if you want (don't have to), and then spoon this simple mixture onto sourdough toast. Unbelievable!

So...

Some great info in today's episode about why some foods burn while we're cooking them EVEN WHEN WE'RE RIGHT THERE WATCHING.

It's all about SUGAR content!

Whether in a bolognese sauce or the fancy toast you keep burning, WHY? And what to do about it?

PLUS - try this brilliant Teriyaki Sauce recipe that is TOO EASY to believe!

TERIYUMMY CHICKEN

500g chicken thigh fillet, cut into plus-size nuggets, dusted in plain flour

2-3 tbs plain oil, eg., grapeseed, peanut or canola

...

On today's episode I take care to explain exactly what is meant by the Very Online term, 'Girl Dinner'... and I have a girl dinner of my own to share, based on this recipe - but not much like it at all.

YUMI'S GIRL DINNER FLATBREAD

1 x small, round za'atar flatbread, shop bought

about 150g of halloumi cheese, grated

1 x medium zucchini, shaved into ribbons

salt, pepper, a drizzle of honey (optional), fresh oregano (optional)

Pre-heat the grill to HOT.

Top the flatbread...

It's no secret that Simon Davis LOVES Greek yoghurt as an ingredient.

But has he ever been this excited about Greek yoghurt as he is today?

Listen for a fantastic rave about Anna Jones's new cookbook 'Easy Wins' - an exasperated take on mayo - and this fantastic recipe:

Frizzled Spring Onion and Olive Oil Dip

150g good Greek yoghurt, strained if you can be bothered

1 bunch spring onions, finely chopped

100ml olive oil

1 tsp pul biber Turkish chilli flakes

1 tsp sugar<...

On Yumi and Simon's top-rating food podcast, we unpack the mysterious giant vegetable that is the Daikon.

What are some of the uses?

What can I do if I've foolishly bought one?

Help!

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Making bread takes a bit of effort so you really want it to pay off!

On today's episode, Simon and I discuss YEAST and a book that I am a huge fan of - - Karen Martini's COOK (- which I manage to mis-name as "Food" - my apologies!). There's so much in there, it's basically an encyclopaedia OF FOOD. I even bought a second copy to give to my kid who lives out of home.

And I'm still discovering cool new recipes inside. Like this one:

POTATO BREAD

Combine 300...

It's funny to realise just how inevitable it is that when you first get a mandolin slicer (also known as a 'V-Slicer'), you are likely to cut your fingertips or knuckles a few times before giving the gadget the respect (and caution) it deserves!

Simon has a couple of golden rules for staying safe when using it... and a beautiful salad that makes the most of your amazing mandolin.

Fennel and Radish Salad

1 fennel bulb, trimmed and halved

1 bunch of washed and trimmed radish

parmesan cheese

...

Cookbook authors reach for a few phrases that suck me in every time. If someone says, "I've tried it many other ways, but THIS way is the best! I can't veganise it!" - - I tend to believe them.

Today we celebrate a brilliant book that won a Guild Award in the UK - Ruby Tandoh's 'Cook As You Are'.

The book Simon edited which previously won the same award is Mark Diacono's 'A Taste of the Unexpected'.

Ruby Tandoh's Gnocchi Recipe:

1 packet of store-bought gnocchi

butter

What IS a Hasselback Potato?

And should we bother?

And what nonsense is the internet offering us *this week* in the world of food?

Today we talk about ALL of it - and return to one of our favourite recipes for potatoes. (Spoiler? It's not the Hasselback.)

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Simon and I are both a bit weirded out when ingredients used in a traditional way in one's respective childhood home - become modernised and used in new and creative ways. Modern food! Whut?

I confess it's taken me a while to get onboard with all these groovy new ways to use miso paste but it is bloody marvellous.

AS IS HETTY McKINNON.

Her 'Community' cookbook changed the way we do salads in Australia.

She's also gifted us this wonderful revision of Cacio e Pepe (a very simple, classic spaghetti with...

On Yumi and Simon's consistently Top-10 rated food podcast, the two hosts delve into the meaning of "heirloom" when it comes to food.

And if you're surviving the cost-of-living battle sufficiently that you can shell out $$ for a couple of really good quality Ox Heart tomatoes - Simon has a beautiful and easy salad to really make those almost sacred (!) - tomatoes - that involves nothing more than salt, olive oil and a good looking platter.

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Food goes in and out of fashion, it's amazing to watch! Is Ottolenghi out of f(l)avour? Or are we bored? Or what?

Today we unpack a classic old-fashioned dessert and one of the few desserts we ate in my house when I was a wee little tacker.

PRE-HEAT YOUR OVEN 180C

Grease a 1.5 L oven dish.

CUSTARD INGREDIENTS

MIX THESE THINGS TOGETHER IN A JUG:

2 eggs

2 tbs caster sugar

500ml milk

1 tsp vanilla essence

...

Basque Cheesecake was all the rage a couple of seasons ago and now I'm making it almost weekly.

Partly because it's a classic, is easy, and super-yummy, and partly because I am trying not to get my scrawny Asian ass kicked in this race I'm competing in Very Freakin Soon. DON'T ASK ME ABOUT THE RACE! Let's talk about cheesecake instead!

YOU NEED:

A lust for cheesy, delicious protein.

A 20cm high-sided cake tin, which you have lined with scrunched up baking paper so that the paper towers a little...

Simon and I are both dismayed to hear that pears have grown so "unpopular" that local growers have been ripping up their trees to try to plant something more lucrative. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-17/pears-out-of-favour-with-shoppers/102961848

Why not just enlist us to plug the pear?

We'd do a great job!

There are so many great uses for this subtle and affordable fruit - not least of all one of the GOATS of salads! (Does not contain goat nor any other livestock.)

DEAD EASY POACHED PEARS RECIPE:

Brussels sprouts were only ever polarising because our Boomer parents had no idea how to cook them.

Here in the real world, this seasonal, winter vegetable is INCREDIBLE.

How do you get the most out of them so they're as good as when you sit down for a side dish of these babies at a fancy restaurant with your mum?

It's easy, you can do it!

Find out more on today's episode.

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Yumi and Simon nut out the big questions on today's episode.

What IS the difference between a garnish and something bigger, like a handful of croutons?

Yumi will also talk you through a FANTASTIC cauliflower soup recipe which is easy (tick), delicious (tick), you could probably do tonight (tick!) and it is topped by the most unbelievably enjoyable garnish. (That is actually NOT a garnish.) Wait with baited breath to see if Simon can somehow incorporate his favourite ingredient into today's episode!

INGREDIENTS:

1 whole cauliflower (about 1.6kg), trimmed and cut...

In this episode, Yumi asks questions about olive oil, Simon answers.

There's A LOT to Olive Oil that we take for granted, but it's worth knowing why this is such an essential ingredient, how to get the most out of what you're paying for, and what to look for when purchasing.

Olive oil icing: 1 cup icing sugar + 1/3 cup of (good quality!) olive oil. Mix and pour over your carrot cake!

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It sounds silly but farting is a genuine consideration in a lot of peoples' cooking, especially those of us with the most tedious of all the tedious food intolerances, #FODMAP.

Garlic and onion are the devil to our digestive systems and a "bad case of the farts" is way worse than it sounds!

BLACK BEAN RAGU - NO FARTS!

Dice 2 medium eggplant to a 1cm dice

Fry that off in a big frypan in 4tbs of HOT olive oil. Allow 10 mins to really get it soft and a little...

YES, we do exist! Not just figments of your fever dream that is 2024!

And we'll be meeting you in person at the Sydney Writers Festival 2024 - Saturday 25 May, 11am with special guest foodies Alex Elliott-Howery (aka "Alex Cornersmith"), and Lucy 'Every Night of the Week' Tweed.

It's 11am so you have time to get to the shops, chuck on the slow cooker, grab a coffee and then come sit with us.

https://www.swf.org.au/program/season-2024/the-dinner-dilemma

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Okay, if you're part of a diasporic community in Australia, there's a strong chance you're all over Plantain as an ingredient! But this incredible, versatile and super delicious ingredient was previously it's not grown locally, was hard-to-find, and expensive. THAT'S ALL CHANGING. (Coming soon to a fancy restaurant near you!)

Plantain is Yumi's prediction for hitting the mainstream here in restaurants, cafes, cooking shows and at home - - so get onto it first!

TO MAKE SIMPLE PLANTAIN CHIPS YOU'LL NEED:

3 yellowish to black plantains

1 flat teaspoon cayenne pepper<...

Don't forget you can come see us with Alex Cornersmith and Lucy 'Every Night of the Week' Tweed at the Sydney Writers Festival on Saturday 25 May, at the extremely farmer's-market-friendly time of 11am! Carriageworks!

On today's episode we're celebrating the rando gadgets you find in hotel kitchens, in this case, the legendary JAFFLE PRESS.

To make The Perfect Baked Bean Jaffle?

plug in the jaffle and get it going

2 slices of sandwich bread (wholemeal or white)

butter the outsides

swipe the insides with a little...

Simon and Yumi go deep on the humble potato in this episode.

Can washing grotty old potatoes be worth the effort?

What's the difference in supermarket varieties?

NOTES: The word "yogghurt" is not used once in this effort.

WARNING: Curve ball about dishwashers saved til end of episode.

The Dinner Dilemma is going to be a hoot at this year's Sydney Writers Festival! For more info follow this link

https://www.swf.org.au/program/season-2024/the-dinner-dilemma

and to send a couple of photos...

Rhubarb only has a short season, but that just makes it more glorious!

It *does* require sweetening, so how do you measure what's the appropriate amount without killing the delicate, perfumed flavour?

Yumi does have a terrific and doable RHUBARB COMPOTE recipe:

800g trimmed, washed and dried rhubarb, cut into finger-lengths

250 - 300g sugar

1 tsp vanilla (optional)

juice of 4 imperial mandarins

Juice the mandarins and cook down with the sugar until reduced by about half before adding all the rhubarb and stirring continuously for 12...

This episode is a game-changer for the time-poor home cook.

You've got some zucchini, broccoli stems, a few withered cherry tomatoes and an eggplant looking more wizened than Gandalf?

Use them up in this amazing way to reduce waste and have food ready to go for when you need a pasta sauce, a soup base, or something to layer in a lasagna.

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Avocados being as cheap as they are right now (May 2024) feels like a TREAT.

So what can we do with them and how do we get our kids to eat them?

Yumi has a couple of ways to get them into your body! And your kids!

And Simon knows about what the different varieties mean and how much a local cafe can charge for Smashed Avo these days.

JAPANESE ABSORPTION METHOD RICE

You need a relatively small, good quality saucepan with a lid that fits. You also need...

Today we're taking a break from the old routine. I've got a recommendation for you that is NOT food related.

Check out the podcast "Can We Be Real?" hosted by two of my friends - Meshel Laurie and Simon Baggs. We've known each other for years, I love them both dearly, but more important than that, they're fantastic broadcasters.

Can We Be Real is a weekly show that delivers laughs. If you like it, it's available on all major podcast platforms.

I highly recommend it. XX

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From bolognese on toast for one, to a GLORIOUS tuna and tomato on toast for 2 - 4, today's episode is a chance to shed shame around picking the easy route to dinner. Toast is FINE. Toast is GOOD. And if you want to elevate your dinner toast? Listen up.

5 good tomatoes

1 medium tin of tuna in springwater

1/4 cup olive oil

salt and pepper

1/4 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano

fresh basil

4 slices of excellent sourdough

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A share plate of steak is a great way to centre this nourishing ingredient while keeping it light - and dare I say - digestible?

Based on a recipe by the wonderful Sabrina Gahyour, this is a beautiful platter that gets one steak in front of the whole family!

Using a dressing of 200ml pomegranate molasses, 75ml balsamic vinegar, 1tbs olive oil and 2tsp Dijon mustard.

Cook the steak (whichever you like, eg., sirloin) hot and fast for rare. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing finely. Serve the slices circling a...

I love VEG FRITTERS but the frying process is a drag.

Bee Wilson is an English food writer and author of the column Table Talk. Her cookbook THE SECRET OF COOKING is genuinely wonderful and from it Simon and I have both drawn huge amounts of inspiration.

400g potatoes, grated

500g zucchini, grated

1 small onion, finely diced

1/2 clove garlic, finely grated

salt, pepper and a soft herb like mint, chopped

3 eggs

75g self-raising flour (gluten-free = ok)

Sprinkle the potato-zucchini mixture with...

Once you let the sugars in a humble, rudimentary vegetable like the CARROT caramelise, they can really strut their main character energy in a dish like today's.

1 x 2kg bag of carrots, cut on the angle about 1 inch thick

1 - 1.5 tbs cumin seeds

salt

olive oil

Rub the oil, cumin and salt into your chopped carrots while your oven warms. Roast the carrots at 200C for about 25 mins until fudgy and sweet. Meanwhile whisk the juice of a lemon with a few spoons of honey, tahini optional. Serve with...

A friendly reminder that in Australia, Mother's Day is REALLY SOON, ie., May 12. So don't be caught snoozing!

And since we're talking about nailing food that Mum actually likes... is it time to all collectively admit that filled chocolates ...are trash?

METHOD

Cut your peeled sweet potato into fries.

Soak the potato in cold water for at least half an hour.

Pre-heat the oven to 220C.

Drain off thoroughly on a clean tea towel.

Dust with 1 tbs of corn flour and a light sprinkle of...

Body maintenance is all about getting enough protein! Boring, but also - real.

So how, in our busy lives, do we go about getting enough?

Simon and Yumi get excited over boiling a couple of eggs as you make breakfast, and having them in the bank for the day ahead.

What if you go one better and prepare a curried egg sandwich for Later Today Me?

3-4 boiled eggs

1 - 1.5tsp of Keen's Curry Powder

pinch salt

3 tbs mayonnaise (I use Kewpie)

anything...

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We’ve talked no-stir risottos before, but there’s a whole FAMILY of oven-baked rice dishes out there that do a great job of unchaining you from the stove and putting you back into where you need to be! This one is a sort of riff on all things summer salad, in rice form. Bit weird, but it kind of works. It makes use of short-grain rice here – the squat, stubby, starchier cousin of the rice family that’s great for stir-fries, rice balls and sushi or creamy dishes such as rice pudding and risot...

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Simon *loves* a yoggurty sauce. So much so that he's turned me onto it and the humble Greek Yoggurt As Sauce has PERMANENTLY found a place in the Stynes household. So let's talk about how to make the classic (and delicious) Tzatziki!

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"Incredibly easy" is Simon's promise here, but it also has the word "slow" in it, so this isn't the pasta sauce you make when in a rush. One thing I like about talking food with Simon is that he knows the origins of foods and food ideas. This particular recipe came from a game-changing Italian restaurant from England way back and let's be real, this sounds freakin delicious. Get it in your ears now, and maybe your mouth later.

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I hope you're a regular here because there are some in-jokes that might be baffling if this is your first time tuning in.

One in-joke is that Simon LOVES, ADORES and tends to USE ALL THE TIME, Greek "Yoggurt" as an ingredient, to the point where we started doing a count-o-meter of every time he said the word "yoggurt", (hard 'G' emphasis = deliberate). 

This ep does have actual food chat in it though. Like, do know how witlof is grown?! It's so weird! And how can you max...

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It's always a fun episode when Yumi gets indignant about something stupid she's seen in a restaurant. This is one of those episodes. Your food lovin hosts will also get enthused about what you can do with some BBQ roasted corn!

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Recipe

1/2 cup toasted nuts

6 X corn cobs, BBQd in their husks for 10 mins until blackened all over, peeled, kernels removed then combined with fresh chopped green...

CONFESSION: I had brought something into the studio today to show Simon and Alyssa (our glorious producer). It was a food I'd cooked that had FAILED. And I'd been in a rush to get to the recording session that I didn't think it through but the gross food fail really triggered poor Simon's gag reflex! The situation was worsened by the fact that he'd had a yeehah driver on his way into work and had spent the wild ride looking down at his phone! So the already slightly carsick guy was then confronted by the foul food and then...

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Today, Simon talks me through a recipe that is a Moroccan tagine dish big enough to serve a whole celebration of your friends, and it does NOT require a tagine. (If you don't know what a tagine is, don't worry, we explain in the show.) TRIGGER WARNING: You may drool!

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Recipe

Serves 8
juice of 2 lemons  
6 tbsp olive oil  
1½ tsp ground turmeric  
1½ tsp ground ginger  
1½ tbsp honey  
2...

Miso soup is so common as a takeaway food, but for a lot of people cooking it at home can feel tricky. It's not! (Here's another 5 Min Food Fix motto: "If Japanese housewives can do it, so can I!")
To make miso soup, you need to buy "white" miso. Tricky detail: in the tub, it doesn't look white, it looks honey-coloured, like a Cliff Richard leather jacket.
To share my Mum's miso soup hack, I absolutely had to study her while in the kitchen, which could've been alarming for her but was actually fine as this is...

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If your partner thinks tinned tuna is "cat food" and makes a 🤮face at the smell, then tuna may *also* be YOUR shame food.
But Simon and I are in agreement that tinned tuna is an EXCELLENT ingredient. Inspired by Antonio Carluccio, this recipe is completely nothing to be ashamed of!
CONTENT WARNING: Yumi uses the word "swol" in this episode.

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Recipe

While your pasta is cooking (and Simon su...

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Inspired by an old Jamie Oliver cookbook, this recipe gives permission to cook the hell out of the beans!

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Recipe

500g French beans, woody ends removed and composted
3tsp French mustard
2tbs white wine vinegar
7tbs olive oil
1 tbs chopped capers
lots of freshly ground pepper
salt, to taste
optional: 1/2 clove finely grated garlic
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Not the Enid Blyton type of brownies...! No! Today on the show we're talking those chocolatey, delicious pan baked treats... and Simon - a bona fide food EXPERT - reckons they can be over-complicated. So let's keep it SIMPLE but mystically good.
("What the hell is she talking about?" - - you'll need to listen to understand.)

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Recipe

Line a 20cm square cake tin.
Put the oven on to 18...

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I overcome my dread of puff pastry for this episode of 5MFF, and it's because I am steering my favourite seasonal vegetable to a bed I will make from said puff pastry. The mattress on the bed is made from goat's cheese mixed with whatever herbs you have at hand. This recipe is from a wonderful cook and food writer Belinda Jeffery, who recommends cutting the puff pastry into pieces 12cmX18cm, then baking for 10-12 mins in a 200C oven. Allow to cool then top with the goat's cheese filling (below), and 5...

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Zucchini are CHEAP all year 'round, they're unpretentious, and they're basically, our friend! 

We love you! 

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Ingredients 

500g mixed courgettes 

3 garlic cloves, grated 

100ml olive oil 

juice of 1 lemon 

½ small pack mint 

Method 

On half a kilo of cooked (barbequed) zucchini, dress it after cooking with a dressing made up of:  
1 garlic clove, finely grated, 10...

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Simon does love fish for dinner, but sadly, having now moved to regional VIC, he doesn’t have the same access to all the beautiful fish markets, mongers etc he used to. Sob. So... how is he getting that fishy fix? Well, often it’s frozen salmon, of course! Don’t knock it – as an ingredient it works wonders, you just need to defrost it properly and then you’re away. This salmon teriyaki recipe has become a go-to midweek fish dinner and if it isn’t already in your repertoire, well, it SHOUL...

On today's show we tell you how to NOT BLOW IT when you cook lamb cutlets! They're so expensive that you really want to make the most of it and not, as they say, f**k it up. No one likes a grey chop! Incidentally, the WEIGHTS that Simon talks about but gets too bashful to give much detail of, are 1.6kg FISH WEIGHTS available online from Josh Niland's store. They're cool as but don't tell anyone! 

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From OUR COOKBOOK! Have you bought the Food Fix yet? Or have you got it earmarked as a Christmas present? Good! Go, you good thing! This recipe can be found inside our cookbook but we’re sharing it in today’s 5MFF! 

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Recipe

500-900 g piece of pork belly 

1 brown onion, cut into 4-5 pieces 

2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved 

1 thumb sized piece of ginger, slice...

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Today Simon’s taking us into the world of what used to be called ‘fusion’ food but really is just the combination of two good things that you wouldn’t expect to see together but which work unexpectedly well. No Mexicana Parmigiana, we’re not taking about you, but instead we’re covering off Hetty Mckinnon’s tomato dumpling salad – a panzanella and potsticker dumpling mashup that took over the northern hemisphere in summer and which Simon thinks you should rush out and make TONIGHT. Listen for all the details. 

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Chicken is well-behaved in the context of a burger. You can get quite creative with the fillings and the old Chooky McBurger tends to be quite accommodating! Listen to today’s episode for tips on how to prepare, dress and top your burger, and some of the hazards diners have encountered when eating Yumi’s burgers. 

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Recipe

Ingredients 

2 skinless chicken breasts 

1 tbsp oil, plus extra for frying the h...

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There’s a few things Simon always has in his fridge, and cucumbers are on that list (with three small kids it kind of goes with the territory). On today’s episode though they’re not destined to be baton-ed, bento boxed and sent off to school… instead we’re taking out some of life’s frustration on them as we smash them into something delicious for us adults – smacked cucumber salad. 

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Recipe 

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I want more PRAWNS in my life! So how do I make it happen? 

Simon manages to make me self-conscious about my fixation with getting food poisoning (are we NOT all fixated on this??!) but we make it through to a truly great prawn salad that can be the perfect stand-in for a Lobster Roll …or just a really great prawn salad! 

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Recipe

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Simon’s always on the lookout for a different chicken dinner and recently adobo’s been hitting that spot. A Filipino specialty and beloved national dish, it’s super easy to make, seriously flavoursome and makes a lovely change from the usual suspects (butter chicken, we’re looking at you). If the kids don’t like peppercorns then tone them down here, take them out before serving or just don’t give it to them – whatever you think will work for you! 

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We’ve talked potato salad before on the podcast but frankly, Simon’s recipe was FAR too much faff for Yumi. Now the weather’s warming up and the beach is calling it’s time for a summery spud salad that screams luxury and deliciousness but also zings with lemony sunshiney freshness. Listen for all the details on how to make it along with a bit of potato-y knowledge about which potato to pick (give the kipflers a swerve here and keep your cash in your wallet).   

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There’s baking and then there’s chocolate chip cookies. Practically EVERYBODY loves them (except Yumi’s kids, of course) and they’re perfect for lunchboxes, kids' playdates, piling into your mouth 2 at a time when you’re the last one in the kitchen etc. Simon swears these are the BEST cookies and shares a clever substitution which makes them a little bit fancier (and healthier!). (SPOILER, it involves a bit of tahini – listen to get the lowdown). For the basic recipe though, read on. 

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Lemon zest adds an amazing brightness to sweet baking, but Simon is into adding it to tomato-based sauces for pasta or a baked fish. To which I reply “WHAT?!” and need to hear more. AS DO YOU!! 

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This recipe is based on something I saw in the paper by Julia Busuttil Nishimura. 

250g caster sugar 

Zest of 1 lemon 

1 tsp Vanilla extract 

2 large eggs 

150...

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A retro, slightly daggy throwback to Australian cuisine is the classic carb Chang's Crispy Noodles. Let's shed our shame around them because they're good! Especially when we lean into that retro vibe and eat it as part of this salad!  

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RECIPE

INGREDIENTS 
4 cups chopped Chinese Cabbage (wombok) 

1.5 cups red cabbage, finely shaved 

1 cup julienned carrot 

optional: shredded chicken 

ASIAN DRESSIN...

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The more sugar you add to a sweet food, the less you can taste the original ingredient! So it’s a perpetual balancing act between adding sugar and showing restraint. Rhubarb is a bizarre plant from the rhizome family where the stalks are the bit your eat and the leaves are actually poisonous! It’s sour as HELL so you’ll be tempted to lean into the sugar. On today’s show we’ll demystify the rhubarb compote. 

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Pre-cleaned mussels are readily available everywhere, and as far as fresh shellfish goes? Pretty affordable. 

Simon explains how the Belgians eat them with chips (!!) and as a former kitchen-hand, Yumi explains why mussels are a great entry-level seafood in that they give you lots of indicators that they're 1. Cooked. 2. Not rotten! 

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Yumi and Simon are on a little break... so we are reheating some of our fave episodes from the past year!

Fennel is a GLORIOUS vegetable in that it lasts for ages in the bottom of your fridge so you can really leave it there to rot for ages, MONTHS, if you want.

But if you want to actually COOK and EAT it, we have some great suggestions.

Roasting - yes, but you can also make a delicious Fennel and Orange Salad that not only is delicious and pretty simple, it also has...

Yumi and Simon are on a little break... so we are reheating some of our fave episodes from the past year!

People coming over?

For SURE you want to put something fancy on the table - but not so fancy that you stress or sweat! Save sweating for your gym workout and get a whole Camembert in the oven. If you want to be extra about it, by all means pierce the cheese with some aromatic herbs - - but live your life and listen to this ep. A baked cheese could change your life...

Yumi and Simon are on a little break... so we are reheating some of our fave episodes from the past year!

Trust me, you need the patience of a saint to get your Christmas seafood on Christmas eve. It is pretty manic out there, people, and we want you to stay safe. There ARE ways you can get fresh seafood for Christmas WITHOUT facing down the zombie hordes, and you need to listen to this episode to hear some suggestions. Also, as someone who's worked with seafood for years, I nominate MUD CRAB as the best, the...

Yumi and Simon are on a little break... so we are reheating some of our fave episodes from the past year!

Everyday luxury = smoked salmon. Yumi and Simon are both fans of what smoked salmon can do to a bagel or scrambled eggs. With Christmas canapes in mind, what else can you do with this wonderful ingredient?

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Yumi and Simon are on a little break... so we are reheating some of our fave episodes from the past year!

I have a real weakness for Christmas Pudding and I love and adore the spices, the dried fruit and the addition of fresh cream. Today's podcast talks you through a recipe that gives you all of that - but the summer interpretation. And if you're doing this for actual Christmas Day? You could prepare it now and it will be fine to serve on the day, with ZERO stress. Want more food tips? Check out the 5...

Yumi and Simon are on a little break... so we are reheating some of our fave episodes from the past year!

Simon and I both take Christmas preparation Very Seriously. 

Unsurprisingly, we also tend to take the lead in our respective households as far as meal planning goes and as far as choosing what to serve on the day - but also in that weird limbo of days that exist around Christmas when no one knows what day it is and the fridge is bursting with leftovers. Drawing on their extensive experience, hear how to b...

Yumi and Simon are on a little break... so we are reheating some of our fave episodes from the past year!

You thinking of cooking prawns this Christmas? It's not tricky AT ALL. Yumi has some tips on how to avoid your lovely prawns tasting like "fridge" - and how you can game the whole fish market situation to get the yummiest thing in your mouth for the best price.

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Today Simon and I will be trying NOT to accelerate our heart rates as we speed toward Christmas (even though Simon hasn't planned his menu yet!!).

We explain how to make a quick and fancy WREATH table centrepiece made of puff pastry and cheese - that everyone can tear into with their hands as soon as they walk in the door. It's on brand for the season as it leans into the colours ruby red and forest green. 15 mins in the oven and it's delightful.

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Yumi and Simon are on a little break... so we are reheating some of our fave episodes from the past year!

If you've got to feed people and don't want to be fussing (because you've got better things to think about, like planning a hike or an egg-and-spoon-championship you're absolutely determined to win), you can do a lot worse than roasting up fat wedges of pumpkin coated in coconut oil and your favourite spices. Also makes great leftovers, vegan snack and uses up that sad old pumpkin you've been meaning to use.

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Yumi and Simon are on a little break... so we are reheating some of our fave episodes from the past year!

DON'T PUT YOUR TOMATOES IN THE FRIDGE! Also, TREND PREDICTION: The bougie Tomato Sandwich. Yep. It's coming. 

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The Thai combination of steamed glutinous rice, coconut milk and fresh, firm mango is truly one of life's delights. Getting it for dessert while out at a Thai restaurant is one thing: but trying to cook it at home presents a whole raft of challenges. Having run through them all, Yumi has a foolproof way that you can do this at home. Warning: You may overeat this stuff, it's *that* good.

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English culture doesn't do 'Bring a Plate'. So it's a new (and somewhat confounding) tradition for Simon. So... If you're doing Bring a Plate, should you try to show off or be discreet? It's an ethical dilemma that your 5 Minute Food Fix hosts will solve, as well as give you two recipes to take along to your next BBQ.

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Today we unpack the essence of trifle. Why does trifle work? Why is it so wonderful? Why is Simon crying with joy and nostalgia? Our favourite episodes are always the ones where we “cook” in-studio, and today is no different.

We layer:

Fat cubes of mud cake (I used 1 X Community & Co from IGA) 
1 quantity of red jelly (made the night before)
Washed, hulled and halved strawberries 1 - 2 packets
Double thick custard, 1 tub
Marshmallows (I can’t stand marshmallows so I didn’t use them)
Whipped cream (depending on how creamy yo...

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We got sent cute little tins of Keens Mustard Powder and were so enthused that we accidentally turned up to the podcast studio wearing MATCHING MUSTARD COLOURED JUMPERS. Lol. I get excited at the sound of the word “baguette” and VERY excited about rewarding myself after a long bush walk or rainforest hike with a ham, cheese and mustard baguette. It truly is one of life’s joys. Listen for all the details. 

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RECIPE

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Yumi and Simon are on a little break... so we are reheating some of our fave episodes from the past year!

Is watermelon not perfection - by itself? Simon is having a romance with the delightful Aussie-grown watermelons that are unlike anything he had when back home in England. In this episode, Simon grapples with the giant melon to get it on the table as part of a salad.

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Today Simon serves up another pasta dish that’s definitely not for the little ones – spaghetti all’Assassina! Be careful, this regional specialty from Bari is not only doing the rounds on social media right now, it’s also INTENSELY tomatoey and hot and spicy, largely because it uses a different way of cooking the pasta. Ingredients are simple (tomato passata, chilli, garlic, red chilli flakes and olive oil) but the results are incredible. To make it the proper way you’ll need a cast-iron skillet too. 

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As soon as I saw this hack I knew I had found a lifelong dinner idea.

So basically it's Rice Paper rolls, but instead of using those flavourless rice noodles, you use spicy, tasty instant noodles.

A bought dipping sauce can be excellent but if you want to do a homemade peanut dipping sauce, read (and listen) on...

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RECIPE

Before you start, you need to p...

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For a long time I didn’t particularly like to cook with eggplant. I think I hadn’t quite understood it – you need to get a handle on both its crazy spongy capabilities but also realise that this is one veg that is all about TEXTURE - cook it badly and it’ll be rubbery, firm and unforgiving. But get it right and it can be magical - CASE IN POINT, YUMI’S AMAZING NASI DENGAKU/MISO EGGPLANT (earlier episode). Or like with this simple buttery eggplant and giant couscous: 

Wan...

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Let's get Instant Noodle serious now! What are you going to do to really enhance your spicy noodle meal? Tofu slices? Something green like bok choy, asparagus, snow peas, zucchini, our fave: broccoli? And finally, once you've done it all, top with an egg fried in crispy chilli oil. WHAT?!!

TIP: If you're making enough for the whole family or for you and your friends, I'd almost add "one for the pot". (You know how when you make loose-leaf tea, you add a spoonful of tea per person and then one...

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We’ve covered poached, boiled and scrambled eggs but have never gone for the lofty heights of the omelette? Why? Who knows? But now’s the time to rectify that situation. Yes, everyone knows there’s only one way to make an omelette – the way you like it – but there are still some rules worth following. (Even if you don't like eggs, listen to this episode just to hear Simon dragging me for the fact that I take a tape measure to the shops.) 

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Today on the show, Simon and I celebrate our love for instant noodles and take you through the basics of getting dry instant noodles perfect. (There are ways to make them AMAZING.)

As always, I vouch for undercooking the noodles. Simon makes them incredible by FRYING the freshly boiled noodles in a hot pan with a bit of oil. And if you've got kids? Leave out the spicy chili!

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RECIPE:

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One of Simon's favourite foods is... the POTATO. And our cookbook The Food Fix has 3 roast potato recipes in it, THREE!, and they're all different! But this one is a doozy. It's based on a 90s recipe by Jill Dupleix. 

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RECIPE

CRASH HOT POTATOES (SERVES 4 as a side) 

Cook your potatoes (12 to 16 small potatoes, unpeeled)  in boiling salted water until just cooked when tested with a skewer –...

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There's always a fresh approach to the school lunchbox to get kids to eat! Listen to today's episode to get some inspiration, and - look, you don't have to be paying close attention to hear the "market research" Simon and I do to find out what kids *really* do like to eat in their days at school.

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RECIPES

Crinkle cutter hack

Kids are just like us: They love colo...

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Beetroot can be a bit "advanced" for starting-out cooks. It's messy, it's quite time-consuming to prepare, and if you're even slightly clumsy it'll end up staining your clothes. But Simon has a shortcut to a Georgian "borani" dip that uses pre-prepared beetroot, Greek yoghurt, lots of chopped dill, salt and pepper, lemon juice and a bit of olive oil. It tastes and looks AMAZING adding a huge burst of colour to your weekend spread, and will have people thinking you're amazing! 

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Okay, I finally stumped up and paid $28 for 2kg of frozen Woolies prawns. THEY’RE AWESOME. If you have a sauce base that you can use, eg., a good, not chemically Peri Peri sauce, you can just fry up the prawns in the sauce and bung them into a hot dog roll or a banh mi baguette. F*cking delicious. 

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RECIPE

220 g prawns per person 

Cup of cherry tomatoes ...

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Could this be Yumi and Simon's Walkley Award Winning episode of 5 Minute Food Fix?! Probably not! But let's talk JAFFLES & TOASTIES anyway! Simon's hella sophisticated tip is to add something spicy like a sambal or leftover curry to a cheese toastie - THEN serve it alongside his RIDICULOUSLY EASY TOMATO SOUP. 

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Tomato soup for jaffles 

1 tin good quality plum tomatoes 

1 onion, cut into wedges 

4 tablespoons butter 

11/2 c...

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You can get a bit silly with pancakes - overthinking them, fussing. THIS recipe is really the only one you'll need, and it's particularly good if you have a STAND MIXER.  

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RECIPE

2 eggs 

1 tbs caster sugar 

Pinch salt 

1 cup milk 

1 cup SR flour 

2 tbs melted butter 

Tips: scale this recipe up if you’re feeding more than 3-4 people 

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Okay so this episode is a bit of an excuse to chat about gherkins and what we add to a burger to make it PERFECTO. 

Tip 1. Gherkins really enhance a burger! 

Tip 2. Burgers don’t have to be meaty! You can make a fantastic burger using Quinoa (see our earlier episode about Quinoa) and a tin of beans.  

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RECIPE

INGREDIENTS 
1 cup uncooked quinoa 
400g tin adzuki beans, drain...

A mysterious superfood that none of us had heard of a few years ago! On today’s episode Simon explains the origins of this edible seed and I will explain why it’s SO good if you’re vegan or vegetarian. We also recommend cooking a cupful according to the packet instructions, then making a salad by adding it to some massaged kale leaves, tossing through any leftover chunks of roasted potato you might have lying about, adding smoked almonds or toasted pepitas, and some fetta cheese!

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When I worked at a café I was often elbows-deep in salad. This tuna salad was SO POPULAR that I’ve included it in our cookbook, The Food Fix (OUT THIS WEEK!). It’s a great one to make in advance and use to fill your sandwiches all week. Surprisingly delicious, filling and healthy. 

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RECIPE

INGREDIENTS 
1 small red capsicum 
3 spring onions (green tops only) 
150g celery stalks and leaves, washed and dr...

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Low-stakes, high reward recipes don't get much better than this! 

An unexpectedly brilliant and nourishing salad dressing that takes 2 minutes to make, contains 5 simple ingredients and can turn your humble iceberg lettuce into a meal?

Halfway through this I suddenly got real with myself and went. "You're going to want more." So this recipe is for the larger amount - it's easy to scale up and down, customise with chilli, etc, and I recommend croutons! (Even 4 is enough.) @simonpdavis @yumichild @iheartradioau @gourmetgarden_aus #gourmetgarden #freshfor4weeks #sponsored 

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Here’s your reminder that polenta is excellent and maybe deserves a place on your table tonight?! A cheesy, warm, unctuous polenta is one of the most delectable luxuries to enjoy in cold weather. It’s got a bit of stigma as something you have to stir and stir, but honestly, it only takes about 10 minutes!! 

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Personally, I ADORE the challenge of unexpected guests because I'm a prepper - for food emergencies! HOWEVER, if I didn't already have a freezer bursting with emergency gnocchi, I'd send out for sausages, chicken fillets, more milk, more bread, (check to see if you need) more tomato sauce, and I'd also order in a couple of butter lettuce.

The trick? Make that beautiful dressed lettuce leaf salad LIKE A CHEF. Which is to say, confident, elegant, and not over-fussed. Lettuce, done well and on its own = 👌. And then spaced out generously on an...

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Cabbage lasts forEVER but it’s better to USE it than have it sitting in the fridge taking up real estate! In this recipe we talk you through a DELICIOUS cabbage salad that uses up that cabbage and is zingy, delicious and NOT AT ALL TRICKY TO MAKE. A peanut satay saucy dressing is a keeper FOR LIFE, and it’ll use up your cabbage beautifully, as long as you listen to us and HOLD YOUR NERVE! Find the full recipe with pictures in our new cookbook, The Food Fix! Which is out this...

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We’re always charging to get pasta into little ones. Why? Well, it goes down extremely easily, the whole family can have it and enjoy it and that means job done for the night/easy win. But are we forgetting how good ‘grown up’ pasta can be?  

This recipe is very much a grown-up pasta, leaning into the aniseedy flavours of fennel and dill to give you something sophisticated, moreish and (if you’ve made up your own fresh noodles) out of this world outrageously good.  

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We talk about that SMUG feeling a bit on this podcast and we simply ADORE the smug feeling of having chicken marinating in the fridge! It’s like having money in the bank - you know it’s sitting there waiting to be GORGEOUS. And chicken is a bit of a BLANK CANVAS (like tofu) and you need to put your art into it to turn it into something wonderful - what better way than with a marinade?  

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What's not to love about stone fruit any time of the year? A good-sized plum, or finely sliced nectarine can round out a classy cheeseboard in a way that we underestimate! Try it! Also on today's episode WHAT IS A RUSTIC COBBLER and more to the point WHAT'S A COBBLER WE CAN MAKE TONIGHT? 

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RECIPE

FRUIT
1kg mixture of Californian stone fruit, eg., plums/nectarines/peaches

100g sugar

100g...

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This is a quick fish pie that delivers all the notes you want! The difference? It employs some BRILLIANT hacks to get it on the table with minimum turnaround. Simon credits it with transforming fish pie from once-in-a-blue moon effort to mid-week wonder.  

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THE RECIPE

(SERVES 4) 

8 sheets (about 165 g) filo pastry 

100 g (3½ oz) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly 

lemon wedges, to serve 

Preheat the...

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You know how there are some brands of clothes that you just KNOW the size is right and the fit will be good on you? Yumi feels that same sort of simpatico relationship with the recipes of Belinda Jeffery. She inspired the Tomato Pie recipe we talked about earlier and that actually appears in our cookbook. She also has this recipe for Snail Scones that is SO GOOD. 

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RECIPE 

2 cups (300g) self-raising flour 

pinc...

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EVERYONE has a Bolognese recipe, but guaranteed they all make you have a gassy bottom, and frankly, life’s too short to want to kick YOUR OWN SELF OUT OF YOUR OWN BED. If you’re a bit allergic to onions or don’t like the farts they create, try subbing it out for fennel. Fennel actually has ANTI-fart qualities! 

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RECIPE

Ingredients  

½ fennel bulb 

1 carrot 

2 zucchinis 

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We’ve talked stews a bit in our slow-cooker episode, but here they are taking CENTRE STAGE. Why? Because when done well, they are amazing things. Nutritious, warming, economical, easy to scale up, make brilliant leftovers. What more could you want?  

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RECIPE

This stew is a classic Greek stifado - and is characterised by its use of tiny little onions (yes, mini grenades for your guts Yumi, but delicious for others...

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It’s soup weather, and you’ve probably got a few ideas of what to make (if not, go back and find my excellent recipe for orzo and sweet potato chicken soup). But what about REALLY making it a “moment” with some homemade bread?  

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Potato Bread recipe  

200g chopped potato 

100g self-raising flour 

2 tbs cream or sour cream 

1 tbs finely chopped parsley 

1 tbs finely chopped sp...

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Simon LOVES sweet potato at this time of year. Why? It’s plentiful! It lasts for ages on the counter! It makes a nice change from potato! It’s also really good for you – tons of vitamin A, vitamin C, fibre and lots of other bits. And when the kids are being unruly it makes for a great weapon to threaten them with! The problem is, it can do with livening up – it’s just too sweet and doesn’t change mouthful to mouthful.  

LOVE SWEET POTATO FOR WHAT IT IS...

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Gnocchi is truly a sensory delight. And you CAN make it from scratch pretty easily. Or not - just buy a packet. The good thing about if you DO make it from scratch is that it freezes fantastically and you can reap the rewards for months after you make it. The meditative quality of this type of food prep is immensely rewarding… And this recipe is IDIOT PROOF, we promise! 

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RECIPE

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The other cheese (and to Simon’s mind, the far superior option to the mac ‘n’ cheese that Yumi loves so much she’s put it in TWO of her books). Why  is it better? Well, veg makes it SO much more nutritious/delicious/interesting; however, it can be made very, very badly. And a bad cauli cheese is a horrible thing – often watery, sulphurous and just generally repulsive.  

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THE RECIPE 

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When you need something GREEN and GREAT in your life, why not set aside the salads and make this soup? Chances are you’ll have all the ingredients you need in already and it’s one of the easiest things you’ll ever cook. Dress it up with a swirl of pesto and a big old handful of croutons like this (search back through our archive for Yumi’s killer recipes for these, if you like, or pick them up from the shops), dollop in a little yoghurt or cream and you’re away.  

Apples and cheese. A FANTASTIC combination… but in a pie?  

Turns out, it’s a thing, and one that’s got Simon very excited. This easy pie makes use of ready-bought puff to keep things simple, while still delivering the goods on the flavour front. Eat it, marvel at it, go back for more. You’ll never look at another apple pie in the same way again. 

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RECIPE

Serves 4–6 

vegetable oil or cooking oil spray...

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You know how there are some clothing brands that you just KNOW will fit you? Well, I’m a huge fan of food writer Belinda Jefferey and just KNOW that her recipes fit me! This is one of her most beloved creations – it's a crusty, trusty, cheesy TOMATO PIE.  

You can find the full recipe in our new cookbook, THE FOOD FIX, which is out in all good bookstores now! 

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INGREDIENTS  
800g tin...

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Our book is jam packed with ideas for quick and easy dinners, but it’s also got a great section on condiments. Why? Because these can really take your food from meh to wow in seconds. Simon recently made Yumi’s SWEET CHILLI SAUCE and is OBSESSED.  
The full recipe can be found in our brand-new cookbook, THE FOOD FIX! It’s out in all good bookstores this week. 

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RECIPE

Sweet chilli sauce...

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Need an easy win? This chocolate "crack" recipe went viral for a reason!

As far as effort goes, it's low output for EXTREMELY high reward!

Main ingredient? Biscuits from the shop that you cover in caramel (easier than it sounds), top with your favourite things (chocolate and nuts) and then once cooled, makes a satisfying "CRACK" sound when you snap a bit off to eat!

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RECIPE

Ingredients  

1 bo...

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This is one that blasts Simon straight back to childhood (and he’s not afraid to admit he’d still eat it cold straight from the tin). Yes when it’s bad it can be very, very bad BUT this slow-cooker rice pud takes all the pain out of making it and ensures the whole business is not only guaranteed to be delicious, but it’s also extreeeemely simple.  

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Simon’s fancy pants rice pud  

Serv...

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I was fully onboard when, as a nation, we all got suddenly much more "curry literate". Understanding SPICES, grinding your own, using a mortar and pestle to bash the flavours alive - it was fun! 

The problem is, my new found literacy put me off. I can't be doing all that work for a simple weeknight curry! No way. 

So now I am full circle back to a traditional, trustworthy curry powder. I spent ages experimenting to discover the PERFECT chicken curry recipe - that can be throw...

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Ever feel like you’re teetering on the brink of a cold? A healing, hydrating chicken soup can bring you back from the brink! And it doesn’t have to be complicated. My belief is that you should NOT overstuff your soup. You need the broth to have space. A tiny pasta? Yes! (My fave is risoni or those tiny stars.) A little carrot? Yes, and maybe some celery. Squeeze of lemon to finish it off and not only are you feeling fed, you’re feeling like your Mum just popped over and left yo...

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Another stew! Ok, it’s not really a stew, but this is Simon’s absolute go-to winter dal recipe. It has all the lovely rich, warming vibes that a stew does (thanks very much to the coconut cream for that), and TONS of nutrition in it thanks to the spinach and the cumin-spiked sweet potatoes on top (which are a total GAME CHANGER). Find the full recipe with pictures in our brand new cookbook, which is out July 4 2023! 

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Poached fruit is warming, bloody delicious and extremely ridiculously easy to make good. It’s also the PERFECT WINTER DESSERT w. custard cream or…whipped greek yoghurt, or this INSANSELY good CRUMBLE.  

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Killer Crumble 

Serves 4–6 

600 g–800 g poached fruit (use whatever’s in season – apples, pears, quinces or stonefruit such as peaches, nectarines or plums all work well) 

CRUMBLE TOPPING  

100 g crisp amaretti biscuits 

150 g plain flour 

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WINTER GINGER TEA is one of the great soothers for people either fighting off a winter cold or just loving a hot drink in freezing weather. ❄️

For me? A ginger tea definitely helps, comforts and soothes...but I would *never* use a ginger "teabag". (They're dusty-tasting and no good 😊.)

Brewing a real tea is easy - you just need some ginger, lemon, honey and if you don't mind the caffeine, a strong loose leaf black tea. (If you don't want caffeine? Leave out the tea leaves.)

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Are kitchen gadgets NECESSARY? NO! Really, a good kitchen doesn’t need much to make it great, which we go into in our book. Treat yourself to these things (like a good knife – which doesn’t have to be expensive! – pots and pans that do the job and a nice wooden spoon) and you’ll be fine.  

HOWEVER: Simon’s gone slightly gadget mad recently - he’s got himself a stand mixer (and is knocking out perfect pavs, American Angel food cakes and wood-fired pizza like some demented cross...

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When I was a kid, my mum used to have to bring udon noodles back from Japan. Now they’re available in the supermarket, which is AWESOME, but I think some people are scared to cook them. SO, in this episode we’re going to tell you how to get it right, including the CHEAT’S way to make the SAUCE...  

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RECIPE

INGREDIENTS 
Packet udon noodles 

SAUCE 
Udon Sauce (b...

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When the cold sets in, it’s not a bad idea to load up on garlic. First up, while it’s cooking it makes your house smell AMAZING, and second, it wards off colds and vampires! It's also very good cooled and used as a condiment. I took some on a winter picnic the other day and we stuffed the tomatoes into sourdough baguette with ham and cheese. Delicious, easy, made me look like a genius cook! Leftovers will last for DAYS in the fridge.

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The beautiful ancient symbol of fidelity and remembrance, rosemary can be divisive. It's very strong, very aromatic, and can be very overpowering! Simon has a real love for rosemary and in today's episode, talks us through making rosemary freakin’ GREAT in your cooking. 

*TIP* go back in our feed and look for 20 Minute Potatoes, which is UNREAL and also uses this gorgeous herb. 

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Japanese cooking can be a little intimidating but Nasu no Dengaku is achievable! Trust me! Just remember: a timer is your FRIEND when you’re cooking your eggplants, use your powers of observation, and make a glaze using my recipe below. 

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Recipe 

Ingredients  

4 medium eggplants, halved 

2 tbs mirin (a sweet Japanese cooking rice wine) 

2 tbs saké 

1 tbs sugar 

2 tbs "white" miso p...

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This episode is a 101 of making really good pancakes!  

And who doesn't love a pancake? Simon and I agree that eating pancakes leaves us feeling GOOD, which means that (scientifically) THEY MUST BE GOOD FOR YOU. Getting them right requires you to understand a few basic principles, which we set out for you. 

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Recipe

Ingredients 

Dry ingredients (use fresh!)

2 cups self-raising flour

1/3 cup cast...

One thing listeners constantly hit us up about is HOW TO FEED FUSSY KIDS. 

Luckily, Simon and I *both* have fussy eating kids and - lucky or not, we both have immense experience in trying to feed them! We feel your pain!  

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Need to rethink that jar of Almond Butter you bought in a fit of do-good resolve? I can relate to LOVING the look of an expensive jar of nut butter while in the shops but once trying (and failing) to spread it on toast you realise it's stiffer than a rock of half-baked clay and... quite... goddamn... dry! 

Forget nut "butter" - it's a misnomer, and repurpose that minced nut gravel into delicious, decadent, nutty choc cookies. 

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Listen to this pod because CROISSANTS are "having a moment"! 

HOT TIP FROM YOUR HOSTS: Never, ever, try to make croissants yourself! Let the expert bakers do that!  

As a well-seasoned cookbook editor ought, Simon finds a way to use the word "carapace" in today's episode, where he and Yumi go head-to-head over what really does make the best croissant. Embarrassingly, both hosts reveal themselves to be lousy at queueing, but Yumi, as usual is preparing for a lockdown, nuclear war or siege-type situation where she needs to feed her children using just what she pre...

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Your word-loving, food-adoring podcast hosts Yumi and Simon send themselves into paroxysms of delight by both talking about Basque food and Pintxos (!!), and finding for YOU, dear listener, the perfect way to describe an Anchovy Soldier.

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Ingredients 

Recipe 

1 tin Ortiz Sardines (they're expensive, I know, but it's a treat!)

8 little soldiers made out of sourdough bread

Butter

Method

Toast th...

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Simon and I LOVE granola. But we don’t love paying $18 for what’s essentially a bag of OATS (and don’t get me started on café prices...) Luckily, I used to work in a café where I picked up a few tips on how to make DELICIOUS, HEALTHY and CHEAP!!! granola, which I’m very excited to share with you in this episode.   

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Recipe  

Ingredients  

4 cups of whole rolled oats 

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] I had a massive fail with pumpkin, which I'll tell you about in this episode. And many of us have had fails with pumpkin, mostly because we're overwhelmed by the prospect of taking a knife and trying to hack into these massive vegetables.  

Simon has a hack (!!) for overcoming our reluctance to hack into the pumpkin (and it actually works) and I will share my tip for making it tasty as heck with minimal effort. 

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A contender for the national dish of Australia is Salt and Pepper Squid. Dearly loved and actually affordable, this is a dish you *can* learn to cook at home.  

Also, if you would like to nominate Yumi and Simon for an OAM for managing to marry the image of squid with the image of Cinderella in this episode, please drop a line to the Governor General.  

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Recipe  

Ingredient...

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] Got a few tins of beans in the cupboard? Chili is a weekly staple in Simon's house. He knows his stuff so I am keen to hear what he does in HIS house because it's guaranteed to be good. You'll have to listen to the episode to hear his serving suggestions. 

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Recipe 

Ingredients  

2 finely chopped carrots 

2 x capsicum, de-seeded and diced 

1 onion, finely chopped 

garlic clove x 1 

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] Here's my amazing recipe for Banana and Coconut muffins!  

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Ingredients  

220g sugar 

1/2 tsp baking powder 

4 manky as heck bananas 

1/2 tsp salt 

200ml oil (eg., grapeseed or coconut oil) 

150ml milk 

1 egg 

2 tsp vanilla 

1/4 cup desiccated coconut 

optional cinnamon or nutmeg 

380g SR flour 

Method 

Line 2 x 6-hole muffin trays with cupcake pa...

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] Listen to this episode because it does have some game-changing info about how to get the most out of a piece of fish. Game changing! (Not exaggerating.) 

If you have some salmon, freezer, fridge, supermarket OR bougie fishmongers, we'll tell you what to do with it. 

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Recipe 

Ingredients  

Skin-on salmon 

Salt 

Flour 

Oil (I use grapeseed or coconut) 

Method 

Dry off the salmo...

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] If you've stashed berries in the freezer or have an end-of-season glut, here's what to do with them! 

Simon's tip: You can't eat them as they used to be, defrosted as the texture will be off. 

HOWEVER, we have a few suggestions for what to do, including this idea: make a lower-sugar, fresher jam. 

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Recipe

2 cups of slightly thawed blueberries in a saucepan 

1 tbs lemon juice 

1/2 tsp groun...

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] I have a revelation about pre-made, filled pasta! And I had to share it. (You can hear my irritation that Simon had not previously explained this absolute LIFE HACK to me.) But basically you can make a delicious, nourishing and soul-rewarding meal with a packet of pre-made ravioli and not much else. 

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INGREDIENTS (serves 1) 

400ml chicken stock 

120g pre-made ravioli 

handful spinach 

1/4 lemon (optional) 

pepper 

Grana Pad...

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] A life-changing tip Simon gives me in this episode is that you don't buy herbs to PLANT IN YOUR GARDEN from the supermarket! Those ones are farmed to be eaten, not replanted in your garden! (They're rammed in too close together and won't thrive.) 

So what to do with the HERBS?? 

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RECIPE:

SALSA VERDE!

[RECIPE IN SHOWNOTES] Warning: I say something ridiculous at the end of this episode that might make you lol or need to lie down. 

Okay, so feeding kids is a struggle and feedback we repeatedly get to this podcast is - "HELP, I need school lunch inspiration!"

Frankly, Simon and I are living it. So here's a solution that *may* work for your kids (no promises), but it's also a terrific recipe for adults, particularly if you love ricotta!

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Simon and I both LOVE a loaf tin for "everyday baking perfection". 

It's LOW-PRESSURE, low-stakes, but high rewards, and Simon gets so excited in today's episode that he may even actually use a swear word. Just sayin'. Slice it and butter it, Simon! Madeira cake, anyone?

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RECIPE:

METHOD:

Okay so we talked about slow cookers already but this recipe is worth it! Cherry tomatoes are cheap and the stunning reminder that summer is just behind us, and with Simon’s Confit Tomatoes recipe, you can cling on a bit longer because these will last a couple of weeks in the fridge. (I know this because after recording this episode I immediately went home and made the recipe, see Instagram. for proof!)  

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Recipe

Ingredients:

There's pretty much no way to burn food in a slow cooker, and it’s such a GIFT to get home from work and smell the dinner you got started that morning. If you have a slow-cooker gathering dust in your kitchen, RETHINK your recipes and avoid the old-school ones to avoid uniform slops! Listen to this episode to learn Simon's favourite slow cooker recipe. 

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Recipe

Ingredients: 

Indian Chicken (uses Yumi’s chickpea spices) 

Ingredients:

6 chick...

People talk about “love languages”? When my son wants to bond with me and hang out and spend time, he asks if we can cook a cake together ...and this is his absolute favourite. It actually is pretty good and keeps well but the big drawback for me has always been that it uses 5 egg whites and then I’m left with these yolks. Hence see the SEMOLINA GNOCCHI recipe.   

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Recipe

Wet ingredients:

OMG THIS RECIPE. It's SO GOOD. According to Simon, the fancy name is Gnocchi Alla Romana, which sounds intimidating but the method is SIMPLE... I recommend coupling this recipe with Manbaby's Cake. The two recipes go together, because one uses all egg whites and one uses all egg yolks. Frankly, I find those half-egg-only recipes a bit wasteful because who’s that organised?? 

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Recipe

Ingredients

I love the versatility of this pasta salad - AND the fact that a pasta salad exists that's not gluggy and has ZERO mayo.

Versatile? - in that you can have it warm as a main for dinner. Yes.

But you can also have the leftovers next day at work or school. (Make sure you bring it to room temperature to get the most yum for your buck.) Some might even argue that it tastes *better* the next day!

Work up the zingy flavours with genuinely yum lightly-dried basil from Gourmet Garden which...

What's the sell with a mug cake? Well, it's a single-serve. It comes out hot. It can be done in a work setting without bothering anyone and it's LITERALLY FRESH, HOT, PUDDINGY CAKE.   

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Recipe

Ingredients

Also needed:

Method:

Mix all the ingredients except flour and berr...

How, how, how have we not talked about these before?! First up: can they be a full meal? (answer: YES, and in Mexico, they're often breakfast!) So can they be healthy? Well, it depends... if you follow Simon's GENIUS topping ideas you’ll end up with something pretty awesome – and a great gateway meal for introducing kids to combined foods!  

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Things to think about

Corn Fritters are one of the cafe foods that I'm MOST OFTEN disappointed by. Cafes seem to get corn fritters wrong - the corn is dry or the fritter mixture is too floury and gluey. It's enough to put you off all corn fritters! The optimal fritter - sounds like I'm being cute, but - THEY SHOULD TASTE LIKE CORN. Not like crap pancakes. Not like onion. Like corn.

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Via Scotland, we find a way to bypass pavlova, disrespect the Eton mess and keep moving well past it to "Cranachan" - a revelation for those who LOVE creamy, berry desserts. Seriously - you need to try this.

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In all its forms, tiramisu is very goddamn delicious. Simon - our cookbook expert, our living, walking encyclopedia of recipes, has something to drive you wild. He says it's easy, and it's a total game-changer.

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De-mystifying veggie food is one of our jobs on 5 Min Food Fix! 

Tofu Puffs are available everywhere, (trust me, they actually are. Usually in the refrigerated section of the supermarket near things like fresh pasta and Hokkien Noodles). Buying tofu in this form basically takes away the job of deep-frying fresh tofu to both concentrate the protein and change the texture to a spongy, absorbent and chewy ingredient. I'm going to take you through a really easy.

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During lockdown I went deep into Greek desserts and this recipe is one of the outcomes. It's SO up my alley - sweet, milky and uncomplicated. Basically if you've ever eaten the centre out of a custard pie and tossed the crust over your shoulder? This is for you. Thank me later.

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Tree-ripened, home-grown apricots were part of my childhood and frankly, I've never tasted better. Sadly, shop-bought apricots are the only ones I get now since I haven't returned to my home turf in the Mildura region since 2000 (!!) - BUT - on this episode Simon will take you step-by-step through a recipe that makes the utmost outta whatever apricots you can get your hands on. He'll also rhyme "Yumi" with "Halloumi" and *ALERT* this ep contains a great idea for your Christmas spread!

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For two food writers who LOVE food and love raving about food, asking: "What is this year's fad food?" is going to yield an interesting answer. I won't tell you what it is here (you'll have to listen to the episode) but this recipe give you a brand new way to way to serve said fad food, PLUS a sexy way to prolong the life of your fennel.

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The days of going out for $16 plates of gyoza don't have to be behind us - - but have you noticed the supermarket freezer section these days has a pretty impressive selection of cook-at-home gyoza? They make an EXTREMELY handy last-minute dinner. Make up a dipping sauce of soy sauce, rice vinegar, a tiny amount of sesame oil and fresh chilli. Then listen to this episode for how to get the most out of your gyoza without f*cking them up, and EVEN adding the fancy lacy lattice that you get when you order pot sticker dumplings. DELICIOUS.

The Thai combination of steamed glutinous rice, coconut milk and fresh, firm mango is truly one of life's delights. Getting it for dessert while out at a Thai restaurant is one thing: but trying to cook it at home presents a whole raft of challenges. Having run through them all, Yumi has a foolproof way that you can do this at home. Warning: You may overeat this stuff, it's *that* good.

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If Blue Cheese Pasta sauce always seemed too tricky for you to attempt at home, TRY THIS! It's freakin great. In this episode you WILL hear Yumi wax lyrical about ALDI, and in particular, their Blue Cheese. If you don't have access to an ALDI, try Castello Blue. This is so easy it could be part of your permanent repertoire.

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Simon *loves* a yoggurty sauce. So much so that he's turned me onto it and the humble Greek Yoggurt As Sauce has PERMANENTLY found a place in the Stynes household. So let's talk about how to make the classic (and delicious) Tzatziki!

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Todays episode is a trust exercise between Simon ands Yumi - like one of those team-building things you do when one of you has to fall backwards, and the other person who's standing behind you has to catch you... Except you fall backwards into a bowl of frozen fruit. Brrrrr....! 

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'Ceviche' doesn't need to be intimidating. First up, it's pronounced "chur vee chay" and it can take literally 5 minutes to throw together. Imagine it sort of like a guacamole, in that you scoop it up and eat it off a cracker or fried tortilla, except it's made out of cubed white fish with a little bit of chopped onion, coriander, chilli and lime juice. SO GOOD. And look, its origins are not Aussie, but shall we make it Aussie?

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WARNING: In this episode, the phrase "butt stink" is uttered twice.

My mum has her own rather impressive Japanese pickling systems that I will, one day, create a whole hilarious TikTok video around. Meantime, let's imagine a burger, charcuterie, fancy sandwich-type situation where some quick-as-shit pickled onions might be completely appropriate? Yep? Then this episode is your friend.

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Panzanella Salad - also known as 'Bruschetta Salad' or Bread Salad. This is a great way of using up leftover bread that is great for the environment but also FREAKING YUMMY because a). Bread is freakin yummy anyway - duh - and b). Bread takes on all these interesting textures and flavour characteristics based on what it's been pressing up against in that salad bowl. Usually tomatoes, onion and basil and then a wild drizzle of balsamic vinegar, but hey, listen for more.

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If there's a party or birthday, how do you supply that feeling of Celebration - without a cake?

I know that when someone *I* love is celebrating their birthday, I really want them to understand that they're loved and the cake is SO much a part of that. So what do you do when you also have to consider everyone's serious allergies - and can't even make a cake?

I buy a whole watermelon and then sculpt it into an impressive shape, then top it with - - a sort of porcupine of fruit kebabs...

Pre-cleaned mussels are readily available everywhere, and as far as fresh shellfish goes? Pretty affordable. 

Simon explains how the Belgians eat them with chips (!!) and as a former kitchen-hand, Yumi explains why mussels are a great entry-level seafood in that they give you lots of indicators that they're 1. Cooked. 2. Not rotten! 

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If you're no stranger to a Barbeques Galore or Bunnings store, you might've seen woodchips for sale. Those are for infusing your barbecued food with smoky, delicious flavours and today we'll talk you through how to do CHICKEN on the barbie with the sexy addition of wood.

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If a recipe looks good on TikTok, does that mean it's good? There was a recipe doing the rounds on TikTok that sucked me in. YES IT DID. It looked like it *could* actually be yummy. But like my tax return, actually DOING IT just seemed out of reach so I got Simon to do it. The results? Listen here.

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WARNING: Simon disrespects Vegemite in this episode! 

2 ingredients? Pasta + butter = World's Easiest Dinner.

For nearly 10 years, Simon edited nothing but Italian cookbooks. So even though he's not Italian, he does come with some experience with pasta. A simple 'Pasta with Butter' is exactly as it sounds, but we supply some helpful hints within this episode to elevate your 2-ingredient meal.

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Have you ever worked for HOURS and spent heaps of $$ on making a curry paste from scratch and then the results were kind of - meh...? There's a lot to be said for buying a jar of curry paste or even a whole entire curry kit and making the most of your time to watch TV and stalk celebrities on social media! RIGHT? The pre-made kits you can buy now are the best they've ever been. Low in chemical preservatives and HIGH in convenience, not only will we give you permission to use them without feeling like a shit...

Is watermelon not perfection - by itself? Simon is having a romance with the delightful Aussie-grown watermelons that are unlike anything he had when back home in England. In today's episode, Simon grapples with the giant melon to get it on the table as part of a salad.

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Yumi and Simon are still on a little break... so we are reheating some of our fave episodes from the past year! And this one is all about getting your kids to eat those green little trees. And Simon shares his recipe for a delicious broccoli pasta sauce. Want more recipes and inspiration? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! We are still on break! So here's another one from the vault, this time it's all about salads. Want more information? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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I know we just passed Christmas, but if you've got another family gathering, picnic, BBQ or just want some damn good potatoes, this is the recipe to follow. You will not regret cooking these little suckas. Bon Appetit! Want more recipes and inspiration? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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You got flatbread? You've probably got a meal. In this REHEAT we are looking back at all the great ways flatbread can be dinner. Want more information? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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If you celebrate, we hope you had a fantastic Christmas. No we aren't reheating food on this episode (although I am sure you will be... how good are Christmas leftovers), instead we are taking a journey through our back catalogue whilst we take a little holiday break. On this reheated episode we are looking back at an episode where Yumi and Simon explain how you can best cook chicken on the BBQ! Want more information? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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Making pasta from scratch is deeply soothing and wonderful - but sadly, us 5 Minute Food Fixers are too busy to do that. What we CAN do when trying to give ourselves some self-care, is make a Garlic Prawn Linguine!! It's really uncomplicated. You basically need access to prawn meat (hot tip: the supermarket has affordable prawn meat in the deli section). You need your fave pasta. Some garlic, some oil, some salt and that's basically it.

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Trust me, you need the patience of a saint to get your Christmas seafood on Christmas eve. It is pretty manic out there, people, and we want you to stay safe. There ARE ways you can get fresh seafood for Christmas WITHOUT facing down the zombie hordes, and you need to listen to this episode to hear some suggestions. Also, as someone who's worked with seafood for years, I nominate MUD CRAB as the best, the absolute pick. And I'll tell you how to let that flavour sing. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.<...

Everyday luxury = smoked salmon. Yumi and Simon are both fans of what smoked salmon can do to a bagel or scrambled eggs. With Christmas canapes in mind, what else can you do with this wonderful ingredient? Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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I have a real weakness for Christmas Pudding and I love and adore the spices, the dried fruit and the addition of fresh cream. Today's podcast talks you through a recipe that gives you all of that - but the summer interpretation. And if you're doing this for actual Christmas Day? You could prepare it now and it will be fine to serve on the day, with ZERO stress. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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You thinking of cooking prawns this Christmas? It's not tricky AT ALL. Yumi has some tips on how to avoid your lovely prawns tasting like "fridge" - and how you can game the whole fish market situation to get the yummiest thing in your mouth for the best price. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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You thinking of cooking prawns this Christmas? It's not tricky AT ALL. Yumi has some tips on how to avoid your lovely prawns tasting like "fridge" - and how you can game the whole fish market situation to get the yummiest thing in your mouth for the best price. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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People coming over?

For SURE you want to put something fancy on the table - but not so fancy that you stress or sweat! Save sweating for your gym workout and get a whole Camembert in the oven. If you want to be extra about it, by all means pierce the cheese with some aromatic herbs - - but live your life and listen to this ep. A baked cheese could change your life and the cooking process is mercifully easy.

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People coming over?

For SURE you want to put something fancy on the table - but not so fancy that you stress or sweat! Save sweating for your gym workout and get a whole Camembert in the oven. If you want to be extra about it, by all means pierce the cheese with some aromatic herbs - - but live your life and listen to this ep. A baked cheese could change your life and the cooking process is mercifully easy.

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Simon and I both take Christmas preparation Very Seriously. 

Unsurprisingly, we also tend to take the lead in our respective households as far as meal planning goes and as far as choosing what to serve on the day - but also in that weird limbo of days that exist around Christmas when no one knows what day it is and the fridge is bursting with leftovers. Drawing on their extensive experience, hear how to best prepare for YOUR Christmas, and listen out for Yumi's amazing hack for how to keep your prawns fresh on the hottest Summer's d...

Simon and I both take Christmas preparation Very Seriously. 

Unsurprisingly, we also tend to take the lead in our respective households as far as meal planning goes and as far as choosing what to serve on the day - but also in that weird limbo of days that exist around Christmas when no one knows what day it is and the fridge is bursting with leftovers. Drawing on their extensive experience, hear how to best prepare for YOUR Christmas, and listen out for Yumi's amazing hack for how to keep your prawns fresh on the hottest Summer's d...

In this episode Yumi makes a shameful confession about her teenage fling with a pie-making machine. Thankfully Simon redeems the situation by sharing his ideas for how to turn a piece of puff pastry, a block of fetta and a couple of tomatoes into a remarkable and not at all tarty... tart. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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In this episode Yumi makes a shameful confession about her teenage fling with a pie-making machine. Thankfully Simon redeems the situation by sharing his ideas for how to turn a piece of puff pastry, a block of fetta and a couple of tomatoes into a remarkable and not at all tarty... tart. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Simon and I share a love of food and I find it particularly enjoyable when he gets genuinely excited about a recipe, which, to be honest, is most of the time! (Except, I think, that time I talked about hot dogs.) Anyway, today I think he sensed that I was out of juice. My mojo was in a slump. And I was skeptical about this whole "Pyrmont Peppers" thing - - until he talked me around. You can hear me change my mind in real time! Anyway, all beside the point. The point is: this way to eat capsicum...

Simon and I share a love of food and I find it particularly enjoyable when he gets genuinely excited about a recipe, which, to be honest, is most of the time! (Except, I think, that time I talked about hot dogs.) Anyway, today I think he sensed that I was out of juice. My mojo was in a slump. And I was skeptical about this whole "Pyrmont Peppers" thing - - until he talked me around. You can hear me change my mind in real time! Anyway, all beside the point. The point is: this way to eat capsicum...

Thank goodness it's summer! The weather is glorious and SO IS THE FOOD. Today Yumi and Simon talk you through how to make the most of the produce that's cheap and plentiful this time of year. Including - how to make a lime syrup to go on your mango LIKE YOU ARE A FREAKIN LEGEND. It's simple, it's so, SO yummy, and if you try it this week, you may well be doing it all the way to next year.

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Thank goodness it's summer! The weather is glorious and SO IS THE FOOD. Today Yumi and Simon talk you through how to make the most of the produce that's cheap and plentiful this time of year. Including - how to make a lime syrup to go on your mango LIKE YOU ARE A FREAKIN LEGEND. It's simple, it's so, SO yummy, and if you try it this week, you may well be doing it all the way to next year.

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If you're looking for dinner inspiration TONIGHT - this could be it. Grab yourself a tradie's handbag, quarter/half a wombok (Chinese cabbage) and a packet of Chang's Crispy Noodles. And you know what? You're nailing life. You might also need: carrot, sesame oil, roasted peanuts, lime.

[PS. Finding an excuse to say "tradie's handbag" (- which is slang for "supermarket bbq chicken") is kinda becoming the newest 5MinFoodFix easter egg.]

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If you're looking for dinner inspiration TONIGHT - this could be it. Grab yourself a tradie's handbag, quarter/half a wombok (Chinese cabbage) and a packet of Chang's Crispy Noodles. And you know what? You're nailing life. You might also need: carrot, sesame oil, roasted peanuts, lime.

[PS. Finding an excuse to say "tradie's handbag" (- which is slang for "supermarket bbq chicken") is kinda becoming the newest 5MinFoodFix easter egg.]

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DISCLAIMER: For some reason I got the worst case of the trying-not-to-laugh giggles during the recording of this episode. Sorry not sorry! I actually had tears rolling down my face! And a lot of our episodes are like that but this was one so full on that I actually cracked a sweat from trying so hard not to laugh.

Anyway, it's an episode about foods that get you out of a bind.

There's nothing wrong with reaching for the long-lasting, fridge-friendly hot dog. Lol. 

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DISCLAIMER: For some reason I got the worst case of the trying-not-to-laugh giggles during the recording of this episode. Sorry not sorry! I actually had tears rolling down my face! And a lot of our episodes are like that but this was one so full on that I actually cracked a sweat from trying so hard not to laugh.

Anyway, it's an episode about foods that get you out of a bind.

There's nothing wrong with reaching for the long-lasting, fridge-friendly hot dog. Lol. 

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If the cook is a magician, then garlic butter is one of their most-used magic spells. Simon stuffs garlic butter under the skin of a whole chicken prior to roasting it. YUM. And there are other ways to add things to a "compound butter" to really amp up the gift of butter, and IF YOU HAVE SOME SWEETCORN AT HOME? Listen to this! Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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If the cook is a magician, then garlic butter is one of their most-used magic spells. Simon stuffs garlic butter under the skin of a whole chicken prior to roasting it. YUM. And there are other ways to add things to a "compound butter" to really amp up the gift of butter, and IF YOU HAVE SOME SWEETCORN AT HOME? Listen to this! Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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There are some commandments to follow for a successful beach trip:

1. Get out early, particularly if you have kids.

2. 100% take food with you! it's healthier, cheaper and uses fewer disposables. 

Then there's something I do with a (comedy) baguette that I think is particularly clever. Clever and SATISFYING. Listen to this episode for everything you might not have thought of to nail the beach picnic.

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There are some commandments to follow for a successful beach trip:

1. Get out early, particularly if you have kids.

2. 100% take food with you! it's healthier, cheaper and uses fewer disposables. 

Then there's something I do with a (comedy) baguette that I think is particularly clever. Clever and SATISFYING. Listen to this episode for everything you might not have thought of to nail the beach picnic.

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I once paid $35 for a Mac n Cheese in a fancy restaurant and it was actually really good. But Simon's right - simplicity is essential for a good Mac n Cheese. Bloody hell, a mac recipe is controversial though! (even more than that time when I said Milo isn't that nice!) Lol. So let's go through the best way to get Mac n Cheese. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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I once paid $35 for a Mac n Cheese in a fancy restaurant and it was actually really good. But Simon's right - simplicity is essential for a good Mac n Cheese. Bloody hell, a mac recipe is controversial though! (even more than that time when I said Milo isn't that nice!) Lol. So let's go through the best way to get Mac n Cheese. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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The human labor that goes into a dumpling can put a person off! 

So - is there a way to make a dumpling that doesn't have you tearing your hair out? Yumi can be relied upon to avoid unnecessary fussing in ALL aspects of food prep... and with that in mind she has TWO really great dumpling recipes to share. A prawn one, and an extremely yummy sweet potato one.

SAUCE RECIPE: Vinegar, soy sauce, chilli, sesame oil = in 2:2:1:1 ratio, keep tasting the mix (but go easy on the sesame oil).

Want more foo...

The human labor that goes into a dumpling can put a person off! 

So - is there a way to make a dumpling that doesn't have you tearing your hair out? Yumi can be relied upon to avoid unnecessary fussing in ALL aspects of food prep... and with that in mind she has TWO really great dumpling recipes to share. A prawn one, and an extremely yummy sweet potato one.

SAUCE RECIPE: Vinegar, soy sauce, chilli, sesame oil = in 2:2:1:1 ratio, keep tasting the mix (but go easy on the sesame oil).

Want more foo...

Having people over is unreal. 

We love it.

Listen to this episode for some basic tips on how to best entertain friends - painlessly:

1. In the days beforehand, write yourself a little list of what you're making. It sounds uptight but it stops you from keeping yourself awake all night making lists in your head.

2. When your guests arrive, give them something immediately, even if it's a simple bowl of crisps and a beer!

3. Don't apologise.

4. Aim to cook within your skillset.

5. Prepare the day b...

Having people over is unreal. 

We love it.

Listen to this episode for some basic tips on how to best entertain friends - painlessly:

1. In the days beforehand, write yourself a little list of what you're making. It sounds uptight but it stops you from keeping yourself awake all night making lists in your head.

2. When your guests arrive, give them something immediately, even if it's a simple bowl of crisps and a beer!

3. Don't apologise.

4. Aim to cook within your skillset.

5. Prepare the day b...

Goddamn I love a Ploughman's Lunch! They're basically like a deconstructed ham, cheese and pickle bread roll - or not! Mine is more "Australian" what with my excessive love for avocado, the addition of tomato and that very Aussie ingredient (jokes), burrata. Find out the origins of the PL and how the Aussie one differs from the English one on today's 5 Minute Food Fix. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Goddamn I love a Ploughman's Lunch! They're basically like a deconstructed ham, cheese and pickle bread roll - or not! Mine is more "Australian" what with my excessive love for avocado, the addition of tomato and that very Aussie ingredient (jokes), burrata. Find out the origins of the PL and how the Aussie one differs from the English one on today's 5 Minute Food Fix. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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The humble zucchini has managed to avoid inflating prices, and for that, we thank you! Take a bow, Zucchini Bikini! But affordable as they are, it's easy to buy and then forget the zucchini. Yumi offers a way to use up 1.5kg of zucchini in a delicious and easy frittata. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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The humble zucchini has managed to avoid inflating prices, and for that, we thank you! Take a bow, Zucchini Bikini! But affordable as they are, it's easy to buy and then forget the zucchini. Yumi offers a way to use up 1.5kg of zucchini in a delicious and easy frittata. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Simon and I have in common that we will always have a crack at a new food experience, including making ice-cream from scratch. But making ice-cream is actually bullshit. If you've ever used an ice-cream maker, you'll know: it sucks. It actually sucks. It's the opposite of fun. It's like scraping your nipples down a frozen blackboard.

EXCEPT - Simon's Milo Ice-Cream recipe! It's easy! It's yummy! It works!

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Simon and I have in common that we will always have a crack at a new food experience, including making ice-cream from scratch. But making ice-cream is actually bullshit. If you've ever used an ice-cream maker, you'll know: it sucks. It actually sucks. It's the opposite of fun. It's like scraping your nipples down a frozen blackboard.

EXCEPT - Simon's Milo Ice-Cream recipe! It's easy! It's yummy! It works!

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Gee we laugh making this podcast. Because it's a constant discovery! Of hilarious stuff! Like what happened when Simon entered a country fair cooking competition? You'll have to listen to find out - but ALSO, strap yourself in for a marmalade recipe you don't have to be English, anally retentive, nor extremely bored - to make! Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Gee we laugh making this podcast. Because it's a constant discovery! Of hilarious stuff! Like what happened when Simon entered a country fair cooking competition? You'll have to listen to find out - but ALSO, strap yourself in for a marmalade recipe you don't have to be English, anally retentive, nor extremely bored - to make! Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Is Potato Salad the UNCOOLEST salad at the salad bar?

Yeah we're looking at you, Potato Salad, you rank, white, cacky mess!

Simon really loses it over this version of spuddy mcGoodness, which he describes as "transcendental" which is enough reason to tune in, don't you think?

Yoggurt count: 3

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Is Potato Salad the UNCOOLEST salad at the salad bar?

Yeah we're looking at you, Potato Salad, you rank, white, cacky mess!

Simon really loses it over this version of spuddy mcGoodness, which he describes as "transcendental" which is enough reason to tune in, don't you think?

Yoggurt count: 3

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Dulche de Leche kicked off from Argentina and has spread around the world. It can easily be made using *nothing* but a tin of condensed milk. I made 6 cans of the stuff for emergency gifts and brought one of them into the 5 Minute Food Fix podcasting studio to put together a Cheat's Banoffee Pie - to blow Simon's mind. Did it work? You'll have to listen!

SALIVATION WARNING.

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Dulche de Leche kicked off from Argentina and has spread around the world. It can easily be made using *nothing* but a tin of condensed milk. I made 6 cans of the stuff for emergency gifts and brought one of them into the 5 Minute Food Fix podcasting studio to put together a Cheat's Banoffee Pie - to blow Simon's mind. Did it work? You'll have to listen!

SALIVATION WARNING.

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If it was the end of the world (and let's face it, since 2020 it has felt like that at times), what would you cook? Okay, but what about if it was the end of the world, you couldn't leave the house to get fresh food, and you had to cook using ONLY what existed in your pantry...? THEN, what would you make? We talk you through what a basic pantry set-up should include, and what Simon would cook for an occasion as special as Armageddon. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

If it was the end of the world (and let's face it, since 2020 it has felt like that at times), what would you cook? Okay, but what about if it was the end of the world, you couldn't leave the house to get fresh food, and you had to cook using ONLY what existed in your pantry...? THEN, what would you make? We talk you through what a basic pantry set-up should include, and what Simon would cook for an occasion as special as Armageddon. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

Some foods are so precious and fine that overcooking is a real risk - for instance, snow peas, sugar snap peas and even cauliflower. To cook - but just the very MINIMUM - sometimes you can just use boiling water from the kettle. Sounds good? Wait til you hear what you can do with a bag of baby spinach and a bottle of 'Kewpie Sesame Dressing'. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Some foods are so precious and fine that overcooking is a real risk - for instance, snow peas, sugar snap peas and even cauliflower. To cook - but just the very MINIMUM - sometimes you can just use boiling water from the kettle. Sounds good? Wait til you hear what you can do with a bag of baby spinach and a bottle of 'Kewpie Sesame Dressing'. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Have you noticed that Yumi sometimes speaks from the point of view of the food? I'm not saying she does that in this episode (where you can learn how to make focaccia bread) but you may get an insight into what focaccia is thinking... 😂 To make this recipe you're gonna need no knead, but these ingredients:

7g Yeast

2 tsp honey

2 1/2 cups lukewarm water

625g plain flour (you can use a mix of flours)

Mix until combined then leave it in an oiled bowl overnight. Warm climate? Leave it in the fr...

Have you noticed that Yumi sometimes speaks from the point of view of the food? I'm not saying she does that in this episode (where you can learn how to make focaccia bread) but you may get an insight into what focaccia is thinking... 😂 To make this recipe you're gonna need no knead, but these ingredients:

7g Yeast

2 tsp honey

2 1/2 cups lukewarm water

625g plain flour (you can use a mix of flours)

Mix until combined then leave it in an oiled bowl overnight. Warm climate? Leave it in the fr...

Workhorse, common carrots don't have to be the rejected, dejected vegetable at the bottom of the fridge drawer. Simon reckons they're "magnificent". The French classic starter 'Carrot Rapé' is today's celebrated salad and it'll get you closer to Paris than belting a mime over the head with a baguette! Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Workhorse, common carrots don't have to be the rejected, dejected vegetable at the bottom of the fridge drawer. Simon reckons they're "magnificent". The French classic starter 'Carrot Rapé' is today's celebrated salad and it'll get you closer to Paris than belting a mime over the head with a baguette! Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Have you ever had that yummy, dark-purple, sweet bean in an Asian dessert? Those are Adzuki beans! Cooking them can seem intimidating because sweet beans aren't really something that most of us have grown up with. HOWEVER, with wonderful, locally grown adzuki beans now commonly available, it's actually kinda easy! And these fill your house with an amazing perfume while they cook. Particularly good for people with allergies to wheat and dairy, this is an authentic Japanese sweet that when cooked is called 'anko' - that you can enjoy using pretty much 2 ingredients. Want more food tips? Check out t...

Have you ever had that yummy, dark-purple, sweet bean in an Asian dessert? Those are Adzuki beans! Cooking them can seem intimidating because sweet beans aren't really something that most of us have grown up with. HOWEVER, with wonderful, locally grown adzuki beans now commonly available, it's actually kinda easy! And these fill your house with an amazing perfume while they cook. Particularly good for people with allergies to wheat and dairy, this is an authentic Japanese sweet that when cooked is called 'anko' - that you can enjoy using pretty much 2 ingredients. Want more food tips? Check out t...

Hand down, no arguments, pesto RULES. It's such a joyous and sexy concentration of flavours that, really, they should be teaching kids in school how to make it. Basil farms should be compulsory. The next President should be a Pine Nut.

Today, Simon explains how to make a really dead-set delicious pesto and Yumi tallies up how many times Simon says the word "Yoggurt".

Yoggurt count: 1

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Hand down, no arguments, pesto RULES. It's such a joyous and sexy concentration of flavours that, really, they should be teaching kids in school how to make it. Basil farms should be compulsory. The next President should be a Pine Nut.

Today, Simon explains how to make a really dead-set delicious pesto and Yumi tallies up how many times Simon says the word "Yoggurt".

Yoggurt count: 1

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Fennel is a GLORIOUS vegetable in that it lasts for ages in the bottom of your fridge so you can really leave it there to rot for ages, MONTHS, if you want.

But if you want to actually COOK and EAT it, we have some great suggestions.

Roasting - yes, but you can also make a delicious Fennel and Orange Salad that not only is delicious and pretty simple, it also has a good afterlife as leftovers for packed lunches.

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Fennel is a GLORIOUS vegetable in that it lasts for ages in the bottom of your fridge so you can really leave it there to rot for ages, MONTHS, if you want.

But if you want to actually COOK and EAT it, we have some great suggestions.

Roasting - yes, but you can also make a delicious Fennel and Orange Salad that not only is delicious and pretty simple, it also has a good afterlife as leftovers for packed lunches.

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Today, renowned cookbook editor, Simon Davis picks his favourite child cookbook! 😍 And this is exciting because if ANYONE knows cookbooks, it's our Simon! Hear why on today's episode, and here's a sneak peek at his Top 3:

1. Ruby Tandoh - Cook As You Are

2. Samin Nosrad - Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat

3. Antonio Carluccio - The Collection

You also hear Simon's origin story! 

We'll also get you brining a whole chicken in buttermilk because WHY THE HELL NOT? Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Today, renowned cookbook editor, Simon Davis picks his favourite child cookbook! 😍 And this is exciting because if ANYONE knows cookbooks, it's our Simon! Hear why on today's episode, and here's a sneak peek at his Top 3:

1. Ruby Tandoh - Cook As You Are

2. Samin Nosrad - Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat

3. Antonio Carluccio - The Collection

You also hear Simon's origin story! 

We'll also get you brining a whole chicken in buttermilk because WHY THE HELL NOT? Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

Lea...

Tofu pockets from the sushi train, also known as 'Inari' or 'Inari-zushi' - aren't the result of amazingly high-end and tricky chef wizardry. Chances are the sushi shop has bought them already prepared, and you can too! Yumi explains how to get these tasty vegan morsels on your home plate. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Tofu pockets from the sushi train, also known as 'Inari' or 'Inari-zushi' - aren't the result of amazingly high-end and tricky chef wizardry. Chances are the sushi shop has bought them already prepared, and you can too! Yumi explains how to get these tasty vegan morsels on your home plate. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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When Simon really gets carried away with enthusiasm about food, his speech gets a misty quality. That happens when he talks about puy lentils today. ("Puy" - rhymes with "Boy".) Puy lentils cost a little more per kg than the regular kind, require ZERO soaking, and cook in 15 minutes. Once you've done that? We'll explain the myriad sexy ways to eat puy. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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When Simon really gets carried away with enthusiasm about food, his speech gets a misty quality. That happens when he talks about puy lentils today. ("Puy" - rhymes with "Boy".) Puy lentils cost a little more per kg than the regular kind, require ZERO soaking, and cook in 15 minutes. Once you've done that? We'll explain the myriad sexy ways to eat puy. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Is it normal to be this obsessed with food? We contemplate our obsessive contemplation while gazing at the crouton the way Melbournians gaze up at that stained glass ceiling at the NGV. Heavenly choirs did sing by the way, and we shared croutons while sharing the best way to cook them.

1. Make a mixture of 1/2 cup olive oil and dried herbs, bit of salt, garlic.

2. Use a pastry brush to brush the mixture over pieces of good-quality (stale is ok) bread.

3. Cut the bread up into cubes.

4. Roast in a preheated 180C...

Is it normal to be this obsessed with food? We contemplate our obsessive contemplation while gazing at the crouton the way Melbournians gaze up at that stained glass ceiling at the NGV. Heavenly choirs did sing by the way, and we shared croutons while sharing the best way to cook them.

1. Make a mixture of 1/2 cup olive oil and dried herbs, bit of salt, garlic.

2. Use a pastry brush to brush the mixture over pieces of good-quality (stale is ok) bread.

3. Cut the bread up into cubes.

4. Roast in a preheated 180C...

What the hell makes coffee so alluring? Well, you'll have to get this episode into your ears to find out! But today's episode is a celebration of the delight that is the classic Italian dessert - affogato. CONTENT WARNING: This episode will make you crave coffee + ice-cream. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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What the hell makes coffee so alluring? Well, you'll have to get this episode into your ears to find out! But today's episode is a celebration of the delight that is the classic Italian dessert - affogato. CONTENT WARNING: This episode will make you crave coffee + ice-cream. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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We have other things to say besides that today, but DON'T PUT YOUR TOMATOES IN THE FRIDGE! Also, TREND PREDICTION: The bougie Tomato Sandwich. Yep. It's coming. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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We have other things to say besides that today, but DON'T PUT YOUR TOMATOES IN THE FRIDGE! Also, TREND PREDICTION: The bougie Tomato Sandwich. Yep. It's coming. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Don't have an hour to roast to the perfect potatoes? On a different episode of this podcast, Simon supplied a RIDIC crunchy potato recipe which has become a bit of a cult dish among listeners. However, let's be real, while straightforward, that recipe takes SO MUCH time and attention you could well be gestating a human baby. NOT THESE BABIES, though! 😎 It's a chopped potato recipe where you cook the bejesus out of them and BAM, 20 minutes later you're laughing ...around a mouthful of Italian-style, flavoursome and crispy potatoes. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagr...

Don't have an hour to roast to the perfect potatoes? On a different episode of this podcast, Simon supplied a RIDIC crunchy potato recipe which has become a bit of a cult dish among listeners. However, let's be real, while straightforward, that recipe takes SO MUCH time and attention you could well be gestating a human baby. NOT THESE BABIES, though! 😎 It's a chopped potato recipe where you cook the bejesus out of them and BAM, 20 minutes later you're laughing ...around a mouthful of Italian-style, flavoursome and crispy potatoes. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagr...

If you've got to feed people and don't want to be fussing (because you've got better things to think about, like planning a hike or an egg-and-spoon-championship you're absolutely determined to win), you can do a lot worse than roasting up fat wedges of pumpkin coated in coconut oil and your favourite spices. Also makes great leftovers, vegan snack and uses up that sad old pumpkin you've been meaning to use. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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If you've got to feed people and don't want to be fussing (because you've got better things to think about, like planning a hike or an egg-and-spoon-championship you're absolutely determined to win), you can do a lot worse than roasting up fat wedges of pumpkin coated in coconut oil and your favourite spices. Also makes great leftovers, vegan snack and uses up that sad old pumpkin you've been meaning to use. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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How to succeed in the kitchen? Between them, Yumi and Simon *DO* have lots of experience as cooks. So on today's 5MFF they set you up with some basic tips here about how to set yourself up for success. And how to AVOID looking like a cowboy. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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How to succeed in the kitchen? Between them, Yumi and Simon *DO* have lots of experience as cooks. So on today's 5MFF they set you up with some basic tips here about how to set yourself up for success. And how to AVOID looking like a cowboy. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Among her many accomplishments Yumi is YET to become Chief Sconemaker at the Country Women's Association. However. She is confident that WERE SHE INVITED to fill such a position, she would nail it with her cult recipe, which only requires:

750g self-raising flour,

300g sour cream,

400ml cheap lemonade.

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Among her many accomplishments Yumi is YET to become Chief Sconemaker at the Country Women's Association. However. She is confident that WERE SHE INVITED to fill such a position, she would nail it with her cult recipe, which only requires:

750g self-raising flour,

300g sour cream,

400ml cheap lemonade.

Listen here, comes with Salivation Warning. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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I already know this episode is going to GO OFF. It's a cult recipe from legendary English food writer Nigel Slater and it's an EXTREMELY EASY but also wildly, seductively YUM.

You just need: Italian sausage, White wine, Cream, and Seeded Mustard.

Plus, your usual's, salt, pepper, olive oil and then some pasta - we used Penne but go off! And tag us when you make this! You're gonna be making this when you old! Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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I already know this episode is going to GO OFF. It's a cult recipe from legendary English food writer Nigel Slater and it's an EXTREMELY EASY but also wildly, seductively YUM.

You just need: Italian sausage, White wine, Cream, and Seeded Mustard.

Plus, your usual's, salt, pepper, olive oil and then some pasta - we used Penne but go off! And tag us when you make this! You're gonna be making this when you old! Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Let's get you set up with how to cook pasta properly first. Then we'll hop knees-first into a legendary pasta recipe that's been around forever but suddenly got fashionable again. It's not complicated but it DOES require a scoop of pasta water and a ton of freshly smashed up peppercorns. Yum, my mouth is watering. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Let's get you set up with how to cook pasta properly first. Then we'll hop knees-first into a legendary pasta recipe that's been around forever but suddenly got fashionable again. It's not complicated but it DOES require a scoop of pasta water and a ton of freshly smashed up peppercorns. Yum, my mouth is watering. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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When I travel, I really have to consider foods which won't set off the two VOMITTY little ones. So no pink milk! I've learnt the hard way! Usually, wherever you go, you can easily buy junk food. So don't worry about packing junk: pack snacks that are harder to find. We arm you with a good list and some inspiration. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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When I travel, I really have to consider foods which won't set off the two VOMITTY little ones. So no pink milk! I've learnt the hard way! Usually, wherever you go, you can easily buy junk food. So don't worry about packing junk: pack snacks that are harder to find. We arm you with a good list and some inspiration. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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The big question is - can a person who HAS A LIFE - make risotto? Simon says - well... You have to listen to the podcast. (You're in the right place to do that. Sweet!) Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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The big question is - can a person who HAS A LIFE - make risotto? Simon says - well... You have to listen to the podcast. (You're in the right place to do that. Sweet!) Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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I'm always interested in finding a delicious meal that includes vegetarians, vegans and those with allergies. KFC - Korean Fried Cauliflower - is super delicious! My version has chilli, which means it *can* exclude little kids, but it's easy to leave that bit out if you remember to!

Yoggurt count? = 3!! 🙌

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I'm always interested in finding a delicious meal that includes vegetarians, vegans and those with allergies. KFC - Korean Fried Cauliflower - is super delicious! My version has chilli, which means it *can* exclude little kids, but it's easy to leave that bit out if you remember to!

Yoggurt count? = 3!! 🙌

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When you think barbecue a certain food probably comes to mind, but what else can you chuck on the barbie? That's what this episode will answer. From vegetables, to different types of meat, Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis will get you excited to heat up the barbie and invite your friends and family over. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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When you think barbecue a certain food probably comes to mind, but what else can you chuck on the barbie? That's what this episode will answer. From vegetables, to different types of meat, Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis will get you excited to heat up the barbie and invite your friends and family over. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Scrambled eggs are the kind of thing that you can go out and pay a lot of money for but there's nothing a Bill Granger-type chef has in his commercial kitchen that you don't have in yours. What you might NOT have is the knowledge of what to LOOK for to know when your eggs are done. Listen here to find out! Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Scrambled eggs are the kind of thing that you can go out and pay a lot of money for but there's nothing a Bill Granger-type chef has in his commercial kitchen that you don't have in yours. What you might NOT have is the knowledge of what to LOOK for to know when your eggs are done. Listen here to find out! Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Simon has edited a bunch of books about making really GOOD sandwiches. Bad sandwiches are like happy families - boring and common. Good sandwiches? Well let's write a goddamn novel about these, baby! There are some key elements to that delicious and perfect sandwich. Bread obviously. But I don't want to write about it here. I want you to hear our hosts wax lyrical about "HERO ingredients" - temperature (!!), a sandwich being like a bed, and the importance of being as generous with the condiments as our hosts are with the LOLs. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Min...

Simon has edited a bunch of books about making really GOOD sandwiches. Bad sandwiches are like happy families - boring and common. Good sandwiches? Well let's write a goddamn novel about these, baby! There are some key elements to that delicious and perfect sandwich. Bread obviously. But I don't want to write about it here. I want you to hear our hosts wax lyrical about "HERO ingredients" - temperature (!!), a sandwich being like a bed, and the importance of being as generous with the condiments as our hosts are with the LOLs. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Min...

We don't suggest you take that electric blanket off just yet, but we are still celebrating! Spring can't help but make a home cook feel a bit better about the world! There are flowers! It's only raining part of the day, instead of ALL day! And a bunch of yummy vegetables become not just available, but cheaper as well. Here's what to do with your Spring veg. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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We don't suggest you take that electric blanket off just yet, but we are still celebrating! Spring can't help but make a home cook feel a bit better about the world! There are flowers! It's only raining part of the day, instead of ALL day! And a bunch of yummy vegetables become not just available, but cheaper as well. Here's what to do with your Spring veg. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Having a group of people over for breakfast or brunch? Maybe you can serve up a piping hot pan full of unctuous, spicy sauce crowned with eggs that have been cooked to perfection? Who doesn't want THAT much Domestic Competence? Baked eggs, or 'Shakshuka' don't have to be something you only get when you go out for brekky. Done at home with a bit of smoked paprika and maybe even some crushed coriander seeds, they'll be both impressive AND easy. "YOGGURT" count = zero, sadly. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Having a group of people over for breakfast or brunch? Maybe you can serve up a piping hot pan full of unctuous, spicy sauce crowned with eggs that have been cooked to perfection? Who doesn't want THAT much Domestic Competence? Baked eggs, or 'Shakshuka' don't have to be something you only get when you go out for brekky. Done at home with a bit of smoked paprika and maybe even some crushed coriander seeds, they'll be both impressive AND easy. "YOGGURT" count = zero, sadly. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Simon Davis CHANGED Yumi's life when he taught her the recipe we're about to show off on today's episode. As a way to serve tomato it is a GAME CHANGER and will make you at least 17% sexier than you are right now, sitting here reading this deciding whether you will condescend to LISTEN to this fantastic, popular and life-enhancing podcast. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Simon Davis CHANGED Yumi's life when he taught her the recipe we're about to show off on today's episode. As a way to serve tomato it is a GAME CHANGER and will make you at least 17% sexier than you are right now, sitting here reading this deciding whether you will condescend to LISTEN to this fantastic, popular and life-enhancing podcast. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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The SECOND-most requested recipe from us here at 5MFF is for ONIGIRI, which is the Japanese version of RICE BALLS. You won't believe how simple they are to make - simple, impressive and delicious. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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The SECOND-most requested recipe from us here at 5MFF is for ONIGIRI, which is the Japanese version of RICE BALLS. You won't believe how simple they are to make - simple, impressive and delicious. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Recovering from the feeling that avocados are too precious to eat, we celebrate GUACAMOLE. YES, you can cram 3 or 4 good, ripe avos into a guac and eat like a millionaire! You're allowed! But Simon wants to sell the idea of a wholemeal avocado pasta that's vegan, chewy, creamy and delicious. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Recovering from the feeling that avocados are too precious to eat, we celebrate GUACAMOLE. YES, you can cram 3 or 4 good, ripe avos into a guac and eat like a millionaire! You're allowed! But Simon wants to sell the idea of a wholemeal avocado pasta that's vegan, chewy, creamy and delicious. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Given avocados they're so cheap, we assume you're buying a few... But do you know how to treat your rock-hard avos lovingly? So that you always have perfectly ripe, ready-to-eat green babies on-hand? We're also going to give you the keys to making cafe-style avocado toast at home. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Given avocados they're so cheap, we assume you're buying a few... But do you know how to treat your rock-hard avos lovingly? So that you always have perfectly ripe, ready-to-eat green babies on-hand? We're also going to give you the keys to making cafe-style avocado toast at home. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Yumi has never been more thrilled than when she learned that Simon can't poach an egg! You can hear her delight - and her lesson in how to make cafe restaurant-quality poached eggs on today's episode. Come along - BYO slotted spoon and tea towel! Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Yumi has never been more thrilled than when she learned that Simon can't poach an egg! You can hear her delight - and her lesson in how to make cafe restaurant-quality poached eggs on today's episode. Come along - BYO slotted spoon and tea towel! Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Buying fish can be intimidating. There's a LOT of atmosphere, smells and CHOICE. What should you ask for? How can you tell if it's fresh? And what the heck is that dangly thing over there giving me side-eye? Yumi does a Rainbow Trout that takes 10 minutes to cook, Simon loves keeping a SMOKED TROUT on standby in the fridge (because they last) and he also has a surprising suggestion for a cheap single-serve fish portion that you probably have never tried, and it only takes 4 minutes to fry up! Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix...

Buying fish can be intimidating. There's a LOT of atmosphere, smells and CHOICE. What should you ask for? How can you tell if it's fresh? And what the heck is that dangly thing over there giving me side-eye? Yumi does a Rainbow Trout that takes 10 minutes to cook, Simon loves keeping a SMOKED TROUT on standby in the fridge (because they last) and he also has a surprising suggestion for a cheap single-serve fish portion that you probably have never tried, and it only takes 4 minutes to fry up! Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix...

Who else has gotten stressed out about making a cake - because it's all this work and too many steps and you need to go buy ingredients which means putting on a bra to go to the shops...and then, when it's finally baked, cooled and assembled, the kids don't even eat the damn thing! If you have a mixer that works, and you can remember to make this recipe the DAY BEFORE YOU NEED IT, then this is for you! Yumi's Choc Ripple Cake requires ZERO STRESS - and it's also one the kids will actually eat. Want mor...

Who else has gotten stressed out about making a cake - because it's all this work and too many steps and you need to go buy ingredients which means putting on a bra to go to the shops...and then, when it's finally baked, cooled and assembled, the kids don't even eat the damn thing! If you have a mixer that works, and you can remember to make this recipe the DAY BEFORE YOU NEED IT, then this is for you! Yumi's Choc Ripple Cake requires ZERO STRESS - and it's also one the kids will actually eat. Want mor...

English culture doesn't do 'Bring a Plate'. So it's a new (and somewhat confounding) tradition for Simon. So... If you're doing Bring a Plate, should you try to show off or be discreet? It's an ethical dilemma that your 5 Minute Food Fix hosts will solve, as well as give you two recipes to take along to your next BBQ. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Simon is wild about BACON JAM 😳 at the moment while Yumi is dancing a waltz with WHITE BALSAMIC VINEGAR. And since we're talking condiments, you'd probably never guess that an Englishman not only likes Worcestershire Sauce, but also knows how to pronounce "Worcestershire sauce". He'll tell us how to make some bonkers nonsense called 'Welsh Rarebit' which sounds like something you have to be drunk and like English soccer to be able to enjoy...but he sells it! Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Simon is wild about BACON JAM 😳 at the moment while Yumi is dancing a waltz with WHITE BALSAMIC VINEGAR. And since we're talking condiments, you'd probably never guess that an Englishman not only likes Worcestershire Sauce, but also knows how to pronounce "Worcestershire sauce". He'll tell us how to make some bonkers nonsense called 'Welsh Rarebit' which sounds like something you have to be drunk and like English soccer to be able to enjoy...but he sells it! Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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English culture doesn't do 'Bring a Plate'. So it's a new (and somewhat confounding) tradition for Simon. So... If you're doing Bring a Plate, should you try to show off or be discreet? It's an ethical dilemma that your 5 Minute Food Fix hosts will solve, as well as give you two recipes to take along to your next BBQ. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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It's a myth that people trying to sell their homes bake cookies so that their home smells "homely". But it's a myth that we like! Is there a way you can always have some cookie dough, close at hand, ready to whip out at short notice to turn into freshly baked biscuits and therefore fool everyone into thinking you've got your sh*t together? Is there ever! Listen to today's 5MFF and gather up these ingredients: 

500g butter at room temperature

325g caster sugar

zest of 1 lemon or tangelo

2 eggs, beaten

It's a myth that people trying to sell their homes bake cookies so that their home smells "homely". But it's a myth that we like! Is there a way you can always have some cookie dough, close at hand, ready to whip out at short notice to turn into freshly baked biscuits and therefore fool everyone into thinking you've got your sh*t together? Is there ever! Listen to today's 5MFF and gather up these ingredients: 

500g butter at room temperature

325g caster sugar

zest of 1 lemon or tangelo

2 eggs, beaten

LISTENER'S CHOICE! 

The podcast listener's #1 most requested recipe for 5 Min Food Fix was for a BASIC FRIED RICE. Well lucky! Yumi learnt how to cook fried rice from watching her mum as a little kid. It uses cold, leftover rice and then constructs a fried rice meal by using ingredients based on colour and what's in the fridge needing to be used. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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The podcast listener's #1 most requested recipe for 5 Min Food Fix was for a BASIC FRIED RICE. Well lucky! Yumi learnt how to cook fried rice from watching her mum as a little kid. It uses cold, leftover rice and then constructs a fried rice meal by using ingredients based on colour and what's in the fridge needing to be used. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Eating well is a tenet of basic survival. This is a basic curry recipe that uses cheap staples, is low on allergens, doesn't exclude vegans and that you can teach your kid! It uses - curry powder, garam masala, ground cumin, salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, 400g tomatoes, a tin of chickpeas and a tin of coconut milk, baby spinach, lime and coriander. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Eating well is a tenet of basic survival. This is a basic curry recipe that uses cheap staples, is low on allergens, doesn't exclude vegans and that you can teach your kid! It uses - curry powder, garam masala, ground cumin, salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, 400g tomatoes, a tin of chickpeas and a tin of coconut milk, baby spinach, lime and coriander. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Done poorly, kale can be a grim and miserable vegetable. But done right? Holy guacamole. Let's talk through what makes KALE sexy - hint: there's massage involved. Also, for those playing along, the "YOGGURT" count = 2, and Simon will talk you through how to make delicious Kale Chips. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Done poorly, kale can be a grim and miserable vegetable. But done right? Holy guacamole. Let's talk through what makes KALE sexy - hint: there's massage involved. Also, for those playing along, the "YOGGURT" count = 2, and Simon will talk you through how to make delicious Kale Chips. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Yumi's friend once pitched a TV show called 'Can't Boil An Egg' - a way of explaining a cooking show for total non-cooks. Did he have a premonition of the 5 Minute Food Fix? Quite possibly! We share Meera Sodha's terrific way of preserving boiled eggs which is by immersing them overnight in a soaking mix of: 100ml soy sauce, 100ml water, 1tbs white wine vinegar and 1 tbs sugar. And I apologise in advance if I talk about the time I got food poisoning from a boiled egg. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Yumi's friend once pitched a TV show called 'Can't Boil An Egg' - a way of explaining a cooking show for total non-cooks. Did he have a premonition of the 5 Minute Food Fix? Quite possibly! We share Meera Sodha's terrific way of preserving boiled eggs which is by immersing them overnight in a soaking mix of: 100ml soy sauce, 100ml water, 1tbs white wine vinegar and 1 tbs sugar. And I apologise in advance if I talk about the time I got food poisoning from a boiled egg. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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In his schedule, Simon sets aside a day for food preparation. We can't all do that because we are not all massive food nerds BUT we can take some lessons from Simon's example - how to make a few hours of pottering about in the kitchen PAY OFF ALL WEEK. Like what? Do you have some wilting vegetables at the bottom of the fridge that you could roast so later in the week you've got all the necessary trimmings for a Roast Veg Salad? While the veg is roasting, what about using up that leftover chicken to make a...

In his schedule, Simon sets aside a day for food preparation. We can't all do that because we are not all massive food nerds BUT we can take some lessons from Simon's example - how to make a few hours of pottering about in the kitchen PAY OFF ALL WEEK. Like what? Do you have some wilting vegetables at the bottom of the fridge that you could roast so later in the week you've got all the necessary trimmings for a Roast Veg Salad? While the veg is roasting, what about using up that leftover chicken to make a...

It's really easy to slip into a cooking rut. You've got some tried and tested pasta recipes that NEVER FAIL but ...could you be in danger of getting bored? Or worse, boring? What simple changes can you make to your existing pasta sauce that'll equal a REFRESH? Your 5 Minute Food Fix hosts will talk you through a few basic add-ins that will surprise your tastebuds and Simon has a tray-bake gnocchi recipe that is perfect for this miserable goddamn weather. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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It's really easy to slip into a cooking rut. You've got some tried and tested pasta recipes that NEVER FAIL but ...could you be in danger of getting bored? Or worse, boring? What simple changes can you make to your existing pasta sauce that'll equal a REFRESH? Your 5 Minute Food Fix hosts will talk you through a few basic add-ins that will surprise your tastebuds and Simon has a tray-bake gnocchi recipe that is perfect for this miserable goddamn weather. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Rice is an essential food staple and we love how the world's best rice is grown here in Australia. But a lot of people are intimidated by rice and can't quite nail it. What's the trick? Yumi Stynes has been doing absorption-method, Japanese-style rice since childhood, and can hold your hand through making this ancient grain a regular, stress-free staple in your home. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Rice is an essential food staple and we love how the world's best rice is grown here in Australia. But a lot of people are intimidated by rice and can't quite nail it. What's the trick? Yumi Stynes has been doing absorption-method, Japanese-style rice since childhood, and can hold your hand through making this ancient grain a regular, stress-free staple in your home. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Regularly scheduling food that must be eaten with your hands should be mandatory in all busy households! Simon Davis is a FAN of the burger, Yumi Stynes, not so much. He'll talk you through nailing the perfect burger and how to get it to suit every member of your household. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Regularly scheduling food that must be eaten with your hands should be mandatory in all busy households! Simon Davis is a FAN of the burger, Yumi Stynes, not so much. He'll talk you through nailing the perfect burger and how to get it to suit every member of your household. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Yumi Stynes is constantly surprised by how many of her friends CAN'T get their potatoes crunchy! It's not rocket science! The main thing you need to get your spuds crunchy is TIME. A crunch can't be rushed! A long layover in a hot oven on a bed of oil is exactly what you need to make sure your potatoes are golden and make a delightful smashing sound as you bite in. But if you really want a foolproof way to get a crunch EVERY TIME, listen out for Simon's tip. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food...

Yumi Stynes is constantly surprised by how many of her friends CAN'T get their potatoes crunchy! It's not rocket science! The main thing you need to get your spuds crunchy is TIME. A crunch can't be rushed! A long layover in a hot oven on a bed of oil is exactly what you need to make sure your potatoes are golden and make a delightful smashing sound as you bite in. But if you really want a foolproof way to get a crunch EVERY TIME, listen out for Simon's tip. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food...

Shopping is like laundry and taxes. Unavoidable! But your two fave food fix nerds, Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis, share their own ways of streamlining the weekly shop on a budget so you're not doubling-up, wasting time, or spending too much. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Shopping is like laundry and taxes. Unavoidable! But your two fave food fix nerds, Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis, share their own ways of streamlining the weekly shop on a budget so you're not doubling-up, wasting time, or spending too much. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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A good dahl is delicious, cheap and very good for you. It's also pretty easy to make it vegan, so what's not to love? A meal that is weeknight easy, excludes no one, and is (in these budget-conscious times), AFFORDABLE! Yumi Stynes talks you through an easy dahl recipe that requires NO SOAKING OF BEANS OR LENTILS and tastes unreal. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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A good dahl is delicious, cheap and very good for you. It's also pretty easy to make it vegan, so what's not to love? A meal that is weeknight easy, excludes no one, and is (in these budget-conscious times), AFFORDABLE! Yumi Stynes talks you through an easy dahl recipe that requires NO SOAKING OF BEANS OR LENTILS and tastes unreal. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Sure, lasagne is warming, wintry and DELICIOUS... but who has time to make all the many components? Simon has a few tips for making lasagne without giving up a whole day to the process. This will become your favourite easy lasagne recipe. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Sure, lasagne is warming, wintry and DELICIOUS... but who has time to make all the many components? Simon has a few tips for making lasagne without giving up a whole day to the process. This will become your favourite easy lasagne recipe. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Simon Davis is such a fan of PORRIDGE that he once attended the Gold Spurtle Competition in Scotland! Seriously! But today he faces off with Yumi Stynes over who has the better porridge-making technique and porridge recipe! Is it the version that requires hours (minutes) of stirring...? Or the blissfully low-fuss microwave version? Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Simon Davis is such a fan of PORRIDGE that he once attended the Gold Spurtle Competition in Scotland! Seriously! But today he faces off with Yumi Stynes over who has the better porridge-making technique and porridge recipe! Is it the version that requires hours (minutes) of stirring...? Or the blissfully low-fuss microwave version? Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Brussels are the ultimate winter veg! But did you know most of us have PTSBSS (Post-Traumatic-Stinky-Brussels-Sprouts-Syndrome)? Simon Davis & Yumi Stynes have overcome their terrible childhood memories of BAD BRUSSELS by getting a good char on your sprouts and making them crunchy and delicious. You'll love these delicious and easy brussels sprout recipes. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Brussels are the ultimate winter veg! But did you know most of us have PTSBSS (Post-Traumatic-Stinky-Brussels-Sprouts-Syndrome)? Simon Davis & Yumi Stynes have overcome their terrible childhood memories of BAD BRUSSELS by getting a good char on your sprouts and making them crunchy and delicious. You'll love these delicious and easy brussels sprout recipes. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Cooking fish can be a scary endeavor for any novice cook, but Yumi and Simon are here to de-mystify the fish dinner. Simon explains how you can perfectly poach a delicious piece of salmon or trout and you'll be shocked by how easy it is. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Cooking fish can be a scary endeavor for any novice cook, but Yumi and Simon are here to de-mystify the fish dinner. Simon explains how you can perfectly poach a delicious piece of salmon or trout and you'll be shocked by how easy it is. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Gluten is found in so many of our kitchen basics, from breads to pastas. But not all our family and friends can digest it, so in this episode Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis give you the 1-0-1 on gluten and how we can cook without it. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Gluten is found in so many of our kitchen basics, from breads to pastas. But not all our family and friends can digest it, so in this episode Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis give you the 1-0-1 on gluten and how we can cook without it. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Kids (and adults) love fish fingers and Yumi Stynes and Simon Davis share how to cook them perfectly so they're crunchy and delicious. Plus Yumi explains how she turns fish fingers into sushi rolls, and Simon shares the secrets to his fish finger sandwich. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Kids (and adults) love fish fingers and Yumi Stynes and Simon Davis share how to cook them perfectly so they're crunchy and delicious. Plus Yumi explains how she turns fish fingers into sushi rolls, and Simon shares the secrets to his fish finger sandwich. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Silken Tofu is just one of the many kinds of tofu, and in this episode, Yumi and Simon discuss how they cook this cheap and vegetarian ingredient in a few different ways. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Silken Tofu is just one of the many kinds of tofu, and in this episode, Yumi and Simon discuss how they cook this cheap and vegetarian ingredient in a few different ways. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Whether you cook your steak rare or well done, in this episode of the 5 Minute Food Fix you'll learn how to nail it every time, and what cut of meat is best for you. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Whether you cook your steak rare or well done, in this episode of the 5 Minute Food Fix you'll learn how to nail it every time, and what cut of meat is best for you. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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If diamonds were a girls best friend, then cashews would be a vegans. That's because cashews are honestly a super food. They can be used to create so many animal product alternatives, like butter, cheese, cream, and so so so much more. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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If diamonds were a girls best friend, then cashews would be a vegans. That's because cashews are honestly a super food. They can be used to create so many animal product alternatives, like butter, cheese, cream, and so so so much more. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Salad is having its moment, and with that has come a lot of technically impressive, luxuriously complex salads recipes. This episode has none of those. Yumi Stynes and Simon Davis share their quick, easy and delicious salads that will make you the star of any BBQ or dinner party. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Salad is having its moment, and with that has come a lot of technically impressive, luxuriously complex salads recipes. This episode has none of those. Yumi Stynes and Simon Davis share their quick, easy and delicious salads that will make you the star of any BBQ or dinner party. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Simon is a self-confessed instant noodles snob... So Yumi shares how you can turn instant noodles from a cheap, unhealthy snack into a proper and delicious meal. Make sure you check out the @5minutefoodfix Instagram to see the delicious foods discussed in this podcast and how to make them.

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Simon is a self-confessed instant noodles snob... So Yumi shares how you can turn instant noodles from a cheap, unhealthy snack into a proper and delicious meal. Make sure you check out the @5minutefoodfix Instagram to see the delicious foods discussed in this podcast and how to make them.

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Cooking can be a lovely experience, but sometimes we just don't have the time or the willpower. That's why we love STAR INGREDIENTS, these are foods that can be served as is, without much preparation and cooking needed. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Cooking can be a lovely experience, but sometimes we just don't have the time or the willpower. That's why we love STAR INGREDIENTS, these are foods that can be served as is, without much preparation and cooking needed. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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If you're like us, you constantly overestimate how much food you need to cook and have leftovers constantly, and that's why in this episode Yumi Stynes and Simon Davis give you ways to reinvigorate your leftovers and make them even better than the night before. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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If you're like us, you constantly overestimate how much food you need to cook and have leftovers constantly, and that's why in this episode Yumi Stynes and Simon Davis give you ways to reinvigorate your leftovers and make them even better than the night before. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Tuna, it comes in many different sizes and flavours, but which is the best? And how can you use up all those cans you've been hoarding like the world is nearing its end? Listen now to find out how Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis do it. Want more information? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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Tuna, it comes in many different sizes and flavours, but which is the best? And how can you use up all those cans you've been hoarding like the world is nearing its end? Listen now to find out how Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis do it. Want more information? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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It's a safe bet that you'll always find frozen peas inside Yumi & Simon's freezer - and for good reason. Nutritious, delicious and cheap. Plus frozen peas can be added to an endless amount of dishes to freshen them up, cooked or raw. And kids actually love them. Want more information? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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It's a safe bet that you'll always find frozen peas inside Yumi & Simon's freezer - and for good reason. Nutritious, delicious and cheap. Plus frozen peas can be added to an endless amount of dishes to freshen them up, cooked or raw. And kids actually love them. Want more information? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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We are ALL guilty of buying delicious fresh vege which we end up neglecting until they begin to turn brown. That's why Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis have got some tips on cleaning out your crisper, so you can remove the guilt of wasted produce from your life. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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We are ALL guilty of buying delicious fresh vege which we end up neglecting until they begin to turn brown. That's why Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis have got some tips on cleaning out your crisper, so you can remove the guilt of wasted produce from your life. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Oh mashed potatoes, you are the perfect side. Have you ever wondered how restaurants get their mash so deliciously fluffy and moreish? Simon spills the beans on nailing the perfect mash potato. Spoiler: It involves a lot of BUTTER, but it's worth it. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Oh mashed potatoes, you are the perfect side. Have you ever wondered how restaurants get their mash so deliciously fluffy and moreish? Simon spills the beans on nailing the perfect mash potato. Spoiler: It involves a lot of BUTTER, but it's worth it. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Yumi, Simon and Australians love a rotisserie chicken, it's as ingrained in our DNA as the meat pie. So what are some ways we can level it up and take it even further, listen and find out. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Yumi, Simon and Australians love a rotisserie chicken, it's as ingrained in our DNA as the meat pie. So what are some ways we can level it up and take it even further, listen and find out. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Whether you've got to survive another day before your weekly shop OR you just love simplicity, here are some recipes that can feed your family and only use THREE INGREDIENTS. Simon gives you his favourite quick and easy three ingredient dish, plus reveals the basics on cooking with less and how that leads to even tastier dishes. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Whether you've got to survive another day before your weekly shop OR you just love simplicity, here are some recipes that can feed your family and only use THREE INGREDIENTS. Simon gives you his favourite quick and easy three ingredient dish, plus reveals the basics on cooking with less and how that leads to even tastier dishes. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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We love chickpeas here at the 5 Minute Food Fix, they are cheap, nutritious and delicious. But more importantly, they are wonderfully versatile, whether you want a quick snack or an energising breakfast, lunch or dinner. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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We love chickpeas here at the 5 Minute Food Fix, they are cheap, nutritious and delicious. But more importantly, they are wonderfully versatile, whether you want a quick snack or an energising breakfast, lunch or dinner. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Lebanese, Pita, Naan, Lavash, Roti, or whatever your choice of flatbread is, most families use one. And if you don't then you should. Yumi Stynes and Simon give you their recipes of how to turn this cheap and delicious staple into a meal that makes sense any night of the week. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Lebanese, Pita, Naan, Lavash, Roti, or whatever your choice of flatbread is, most families use one. And if you don't then you should. Yumi Stynes and Simon give you their recipes of how to turn this cheap and delicious staple into a meal that makes sense any night of the week. Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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If you've got a can of cannellini beans sitting in your cupboard, you've got the star ingredient for a number of delicious meals. Don't believe us? In this episode Yumi Stynes and Simon Davis share their go-to recipes to feed their family with this pantry staple. Want more easy recipes? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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If you've got a can of cannellini beans sitting in your cupboard, you've got the star ingredient for a number of delicious meals. Don't believe us? In this episode Yumi Stynes and Simon Davis share their go-to recipes to feed their family with this pantry staple. Want more easy recipes? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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There are lots of ways to mess up a fried egg. You might burn the bottom, undercook the top, or end up with a scramble. But once you hear this episode you'll nail delicious fried eggs every time. Promise! Simon and Yumi also share some of their recipes to elevate the fried egg into something truly special. Want more information? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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There are lots of ways to mess up a fried egg. You might burn the bottom, undercook the top, or end up with a scramble. But once you hear this episode you'll nail delicious fried eggs every time. Promise! Simon and Yumi also share some of their recipes to elevate the fried egg into something truly special. Want more information? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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How do you make sure you're always grabbing the freshest asparagus at the supermarket? And once you've bought a bunch what's the best way to make it into a delicious meal the whole family will love? Yumi and Simon have the answers! Want more veggie inspiration? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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How do you make sure you're always grabbing the freshest asparagus at the supermarket? And once you've bought a bunch what's the best way to make it into a delicious meal the whole family will love? Yumi and Simon have the answers! Want more veggie inspiration? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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If you've had a long day and have NO motivation to cook dinner, is it okay just to make toast for you and the family? Simon and Yumi say yes! They share some delicious recipes to make the most of toast, without the shame. Want more easy recipes? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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If you've had a long day and have NO motivation to cook dinner, is it okay just to make toast for you and the family? Simon and Yumi say yes! They share some delicious recipes to make the most of toast, without the shame. Want more easy recipes? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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Looking for permission to cook sausages for dinner tonight? Consider this the official okay! Yumi Stynes and Simon Davis share how to take your snag game to the next level. Plus, why not try sausage meat balls in your next spaghetti? Yum! Want more inspiration? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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Looking for permission to cook sausages for dinner tonight? Consider this the official okay! Yumi Stynes and Simon Davis share how to take your snag game to the next level. Plus, why not try sausage meat balls in your next spaghetti? Yum! Want more inspiration? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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Made a huge batch of bolognaise sauce and don't know what to do with it? How about an easy and mouth-watering lasagna, or a golden shepherd's pie? You'll never look at your leftover spaghetti sauce the same way again after hearing this episode. Want more dinner time inspiration? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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Made a huge batch of bolognaise sauce and don't know what to do with it? How about an easy and mouth-watering lasagna, or a golden shepherd's pie? You'll never look at your leftover spaghetti sauce the same way again after hearing this episode. Want more dinner time inspiration? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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Think the barbeque is just for snags and steaks? Think again! In this episode Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis go through how to perfectly cook a show-stopping chicken that will be the star of your next BBQ party. Want more information? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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Think the barbeque is just for snags and steaks? Think again! In this episode Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis go through how to perfectly cook a show-stopping chicken that will be the star of your next BBQ party. Want more information? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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Greek yoghurt is a staple in the homes of Simon Davis and Yumi Stynes. Simon shares how he uses it every day to elevate other foods and recipes (some are a little unusual!), and Yumi lets us in on her yoghurt secret that saves her money AND the environment. Want more information? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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Greek yoghurt is a staple in the homes of Simon Davis and Yumi Stynes. Simon shares how he uses it every day to elevate other foods and recipes (some are a little unusual!), and Yumi lets us in on her yoghurt secret that saves her money AND the environment. Want more information? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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We all have frost-covered food stuffed away in the freezer, but it's time to make some room and get creative! Yumi Stynes and Simon Davis share what they have stashed away in their freezer, how they cook it, and the ONE thing you should keep ready in the freezer now and for the rest of your life. Want more information? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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Think that seafood's only worth buying if it's fresh? Think again! Simon Davis & Yumi Stynes love frozen prawns because they're cheap, convenient and can be used in delicious recipes. In this episode they share some some frozen prawn meals that will have you converted! Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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We all have frost-covered food stuffed away in the freezer, but it's time to make some room and get creative! Yumi Stynes and Simon Davis share what they have stashed away in their freezer, how they cook it, and the ONE thing you should keep ready in the freezer now and for the rest of your life. Want more information? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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Think that seafood's only worth buying if it's fresh? Think again! Simon Davis & Yumi Stynes love frozen prawns because they're cheap, convenient and can be used in delicious recipes. In this episode they share some some frozen prawn meals that will have you converted! Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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When combined, Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis have a small army of children to feed, so they know the do's and don'ts of school lunches. In this episode they run through the foods you should and shouldn't send, the foods that are easy to make in advance, and the fresh fruit you can pack once, twice, or even thrice! Want more information? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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When combined, Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis have a small army of children to feed, so they know the do's and don'ts of school lunches. In this episode they run through the foods you should and shouldn't send, the foods that are easy to make in advance, and the fresh fruit you can pack once, twice, or even thrice! Want more information? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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Some things are worth waiting for... and a delicious spaghetti bolognese sauce is definitely one of them! Yumi Stynes and Simon Davis share the secret to making a 5-star quality bolognese sauce. This is one to have in your back pocket if you want to wow your friends and family. Want more information? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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Some things are worth waiting for... and a delicious spaghetti bolognese sauce is definitely one of them! Yumi Stynes and Simon Davis share the secret to making a 5-star quality bolognese sauce. This is one to have in your back pocket if you want to wow your friends and family. Want more information? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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Have you had a long day and now have a family to feed? Here's why the humble baked potato could be the answer to your problems. Yumi Stynes and Simon Davis teach you how to take this humble kitchen staple and turn it into a restaurant-worthy meal! Want more easy recipes? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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Have you had a long day and now have a family to feed? Here's why the humble baked potato could be the answer to your problems. Yumi Stynes and Simon Davis teach you how to take this humble kitchen staple and turn it into a restaurant-worthy meal! Want more easy recipes? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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Think that jar sauce is quicker and easier than making something from scratch? Just wait until you hear this 5 Minute Food Fix episode! Yumi & Simon share two tomato pasta sauce recipes that are delicious and super-duper easy. Want more recipes and inspiration? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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Think that jar sauce is quicker and easier than making something from scratch? Just wait until you hear this 5 Minute Food Fix episode! Yumi & Simon share two tomato pasta sauce recipes that are delicious and super-duper easy. Want more recipes and inspiration? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram.

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You bought bananas with the best intentions, but now they're looking a little brown and bleh. But don't fret! Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis have some fantastic ideas to rid yourself of the browning fruit (and your guilt!). Simon reveals his secret for perfect banana bread, Yumi has a delectable recipe for banana cookies and an easy-to-make ice-cream. Want more recipes? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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You bought bananas with the best intentions, but now they're looking a little brown and bleh. But don't fret! Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis have some fantastic ideas to rid yourself of the browning fruit (and your guilt!). Simon reveals his secret for perfect banana bread, Yumi has a delectable recipe for banana cookies and an easy-to-make ice-cream. Want more recipes? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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Think you know broccoli? Think again! Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis talk about how to get your kids to eat broccoli and share a couple of their favourite recipes. Why not throw it right on the BBQ, or turn this delicious superfood into a ridiculously easy, yummy and healthy pasta sauce! Want more information? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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Think you know broccoli? Think again! Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis talk about how to get your kids to eat broccoli and share a couple of their favourite recipes. Why not throw it right on the BBQ, or turn this delicious superfood into a ridiculously easy, yummy and healthy pasta sauce! Want more information? Check out the 5-minute food fix Instagram.

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Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis bring you 5 Minute Food Fix, with a goal to make the 5pm panic of "what's for dinner" easier. Check out the 5-Minute Food Fix Instagram to see these delicious meals and the recipe to make them!

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Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis bring you 5 Minute Food Fix, with a goal to make the 5pm panic of "what's for dinner" easier. Check out the 5-Minute Food Fix Instagram to see these delicious meals and the recipe to make them!

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