Summery Chicken Lettuce Cups
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A RETURN TO THE TRADIE’S HANDBAGWith summer here, it’s time we remember that there are days when...
Exasperated with your KID'S LIMITED DIET?
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're going 'round and 'round on a very small carousel of kid's meals at our house.And I suspect we'...
A MEATBALL CELEBRATION!
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MEATBALLS, MEATBALLS EVERYWHERESimon: "I’ve just finished the shooting of a book that will be comi...
Celebrating Sambal Oelek AND AUDIENCE FEEDBACK
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I LOVE SAMBAL OELEK! It's a jarred chilli condiment from Indonesia that you can buy in every superma...
FOOD FIX'S CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All worn out from winning awards, Yumi kicks off with a Food Fix Christmas Gift Guide for people who...
Cucumber Influencer!
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recent news stories covered world-wide shortages of CUCUMBERS, in part because of the influence of f...
Sweet Potato Gratin...
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Simon’s recent love affair with miso continues…. This time with a really simple but super delici...
Celebrating the WINS!
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's not a "humble brag" at all to come all up in our show notes and mention that my OTHER podcast -...
Simple Rhubarb Slice
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's not every day you make a slice that's so yummy you should retire and just become a permanent ca...
Paper-Wrapped Fish Parcels!
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If it's not Moving House season, it's Gift Wrap season (*HELP!*), and Simon is getting amongst it by...
Adam Liaw's new cookbook and a CLASSIC Italian Pasta that's super quick
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I sometimes forget that Simon's day job is commissioning and editing cookbooks. The man lives and br...
Basic Bitch Sweet Potato Boats
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fulfilling our remit to make delicious food achievable - THIS EPISODE DELIVERS!Yes, it is a tiring t...
Hetty McKinnon's legendary charred brocolli
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hetty McKinnon's cookbook 'Community' is an Aussie classic. I remember when women used to give this ...
Can an UNDERCOOKED cake be saved?
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Having a food failure ISN'T unusual. It's part of being a cook.But there's something particularly pa...
DINOSAUR SPAGHETTI
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dinosaur Spaghetti! - AKA Hipster Kale Pasta1 bunch of kale, leaves torn off the ribs, (ribs compost...
AFTER THE PARTY
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yumi has some reflections after she cooked a bit of food for a friend's son's birthday bash.In short...
PARTY FOOD CATERING!
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you line the stomachs of the guests celebrating an 18th?Yumi and Simon both have ideas and ex...
Nagi 'Recipe Tin Eats' Maehashi has a new book, we talk Dozer...
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our second special episode with RecipeTinEats's Nagi Maehashi! Her new book can be found here.On thi...
Nagi from RECIPE TIN EATS joins Yumi!
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The legendary brains behind Recipe Tin Eats (- one of the world's most widely used cooking and recip...
Your October Public Service CHRISTMAS Announcement!
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone listens to each episode as they drop but if you're here in October, now is the time to ...
Anchovy Croutons!
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our cookbook, which you can buy here, I have a recipe for 'Wedding Guest Croutons' - theory being...
Celebrating 300 Episodes!
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Asparagus really is the KING of Vegetable. It has such a short season, is so flavourful and healthy,...
GRAPEFRUIT - and also, WHAT WENT WRONG WITH MY BANANA BREAD?
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've talked about Simon's 'Fully Loaded Banana Bread' on this podcast before... but today Yumi arri...
BLUEBERRIES - ONE OF THE GREAT TINY FRUITS!
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amazingly, Simon and I are up to 299 episodes of the 5 Minute Food Fix! Here's what to do with an ex...
CHICKEN and PRESERVED LEMON
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
School holidays can be a rough time for parents! Yumi and Simon have a food-related activity you cou...
MIRACLE Cabbage and Chicken Tray Bake!
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MIRACLE CABBAGE AND CHICKENWARNING: This episode contains instances of making each other laugh like ...
What's Better than Nut Butter?
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not gonna lie, Yumi still sounds sick on this episode and mercifully Simon runs the show to talk thr...
'Template' Granola, + Kiwi fruit for the win
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's always* fun when you go viral, especially for an article you've written about bodily functions!...
Boiled Bagels with Smoked Salmon and Capers
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We just did an episode about capers and I was fired up to talk about Smoked Salmon Bagels, given tha...
Capers!
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Yumi is still sore of throat and there's an alarming revelation about the waste of money that...
MEAL PLANNING! (to save time, promise)
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we near our 300th episode, Simon and I review our reasons for doing a food podcast. Is it because...
Ginger and Turmeric SHOTS for that cold
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The science does NOT back turmeric as anything other than a brightly coloured tuber... but having it...
It's a celebration of *wait for it* ... GREY FOOD
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's true that we "eat with our eyes". Most cooks consider the appeal of contrasting (and bright) co...
Eggplant Fail!
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We can't nail every meal!Especially when we're cooking in someone else's kitchen!On today's episode,...
Rocket Pear Salad - Rejigged for the Weather!
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All green, raw food does not have to flee from your kitchen just because it's cold.Yes, the weather ...
Prime Minister's Award... for Banana Bread?
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, it's been a big and exciting couple of days for Stynes with her book with Dr Melissa Kang 'WELC...
SUPER IBIZA RECOVERY POTATOES!
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are NO MORE EXCUSES if your roasted potatoes aren't perfect!Also, why is Yumi laughing so hard...
Sally in Peckham!
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Freshly returned from his old stomping grounds in London, Simon is full of fresh inspiration and ide...
Ginger Tea to soothe your cough
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You're in the minority if a lurgie hasn't waylaid you this past month!Here's a ginger tea to heal yo...
SIMPLICITY - Can be wonderful!
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Davis is freshly returned from a month in his home country and the delightful dining experienc...
Listener Request: TAPIOCA PUDDING
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of listeners have asked us to talk you through Tapioca Pudding. It's the sort of thing you ...
Pantry Basics Orecchiette
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the utter absence of cooking with cactus in our lives (!) and a cookbook which I have lov...
Grated Tomato BRILLIANCE (bonus prawn option!)
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode Simon and Yumi reminisce about when they first started recording the podcast more...
TERIKYAKI SEX DRIVE
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some great info in today's episode about why some foods burn while we're cooking them EVEN WHEN WE'R...
'Girl Dinner' is - - what? And a sweet little Girl Dinner of Flatbread + Haloumi + Zucchini
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode I take care to explain exactly what is meant by the Very Online term, 'Girl Dinne...
Frizzled Spring Onion and Yoghurt Dip
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that Simon Davis LOVES Greek yoghurt as an ingredient. But has he ever been this exci...
DAIKON? What to do!
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Yumi and Simon's top-rating food podcast, we unpack the mysterious giant vegetable that is the Da...
Potato Bread - by Karen Martini
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Making bread takes a bit of effort so you really want it to pay off!On today's episode, Simon and I ...
STAY SAFE ON YOUR MANDOLIN - Plus a salad
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's funny to realise just how inevitable it is that when you first get a mandolin slicer (also know...
When a cookbook author says they "Cherish this recipe. It's my baby!" Should we believe them?
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cookbook authors reach for a few phrases that suck me in every time. If someone says, "I've tried it...
Hasselback Potatoes = making spuds a real hassle
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What IS a Hasselback Potato? And should we bother?And what nonsense is the internet offering us *thi...
Getting Modern with Miso
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Simon and I are both a bit weirded out when ingredients used in a traditional way in one's respectiv...
When is an Heirloom...Not an heirloom?
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Yumi and Simon's consistently Top-10 rated food podcast, the two hosts delve into the meaning of ...
Old Fashioned Bread and Butter Pudding
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Food goes in and out of fashion, it's amazing to watch! Is Ottolenghi out of f(l)avour? Or are we bo...
Burnt Basque Cheesecake!
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Basque Cheesecake was all the rage a couple of seasons ago and now I'm making it almost weekly. Part...
CELEBRATE THE PEAR
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Simon and I are both dismayed to hear that pears have grown so "unpopular" that local growers have b...
Rehabilitating the Brussels Sprout!
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brussels sprouts were only ever polarising because our Boomer parents had no idea how to cook them.H...
Garnish? Or Crouton? PLUS: a fantastic (and fantastically easy) Cauliflower Soup
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yumi and Simon nut out the big questions on today's episode.What IS the difference between a garnis...
OLIVE OIL 101!
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Yumi asks questions about olive oil, Simon answers.There's A LOT to Olive Oil that ...
Fart Phobia? And a fart-free recipe for Black Bean Ragu (vegan)
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It sounds silly but farting is a genuine consideration in a lot of peoples' cooking, especially thos...
You're invited!
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
YES, we do exist! Not just figments of your fever dream that is 2024!And we'll be meeting you in per...
PREDICTION: The next "HOT" ingredient
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, if you're part of a diasporic community in Australia, there's a strong chance you're all over ...
YES, JAFFLES CAN BE DINNER
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't forget you can come see us with Alex Cornersmith and Lucy 'Every Night of the Week' Tweed at t...
Potato Flight
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Simon and Yumi go deep on the humble potato in this episode.Can washing grotty old potatoes be worth...
IN SEASON! Rhubarb, baby
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rhubarb only has a short season, but that just makes it more glorious!It *does* require sweetening, ...
Versatile Workhorse Sauce
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a game-changer for the time-poor home cook.You've got some zucchini, broccoli stems,...
SEASONAL AVOCADOS - FUSSY KID SPECIAL
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Avocados being as cheap as they are right now (May 2024) feels like a TREAT.So what can we do with t...
Recommendation: Can We Be Real?
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're taking a break from the old routine. I've got a recommendation for you that is NOT food ...
Let's raise a toast... to Toast
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From bolognese on toast for one, to a GLORIOUS tuna and tomato on toast for 2 - 4, today's episode i...
Share Plate Beef with Pomegranate
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A share plate of steak is a great way to centre this nourishing ingredient while keeping it light - ...
Winter Veg Fritters - with AMAZING HACK
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I love VEG FRITTERS but the frying process is a drag.Bee Wilson is an English food writer and author...
Fudgy, luxe (Cost of Living) carrots
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Once you let the sugars in a humble, rudimentary vegetable like the CARROT caramelise, they can real...
WARNING: Mother's Day LOOMS + sweet potato chips
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A friendly reminder that in Australia, Mother's Day is REALLY SOON, ie., May 12. So don't be caught ...
Need Protein? What about a Curried Egg Sandwich?
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Body maintenance is all about getting enough protein! Boring, but also - real.So how, in our busy li...
Tomato and olive rice
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] We’ve talked no-stir risottos before, but there’s a whole FAMILY of oven...
REHEATED - TZATZIKI 🥒
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] Simon *loves* a yoggurty sauce. So much so that he's turned me onto it and t...
Slow cooked sausage pasta sauce
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] "Incredibly easy" is Simon's promise here, but it also has the word "slow"...
Witlof and anchovy salad
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] I hope you're a regular here because there are some in-jokes that might be...
Killer corn salad
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] It's always a fun episode when Yumi gets indignant about something stupid ...
An internet way to do fried eggs
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CONFESSION: I had brought something into the studio today to show Simon and Alyssa (our glorious pro...
FEAST-SIZED Chicken with olive and lemon Tagine (that doesn't need a Tagine)!
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] Today, Simon talks me through a recipe that is a Moroccan tagine dish big ...
Yumi's Mum's miso soup HACK
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Miso soup is so common as a takeaway food, but for a lot of people cooking it at home can feel trick...
SIMON'S SHAME FOOD: Tinned Tuna Pasta
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] If your partner thinks tinned tuna is "cat food" and makes a 🤮face at t...
SIDE DISH LIFE: FRENCH GREEN BEANS
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] Inspired by an old Jamie Oliver cookbook, this recipe gives permission to ...
UNIVERSALLY APPEALING BROWNIES!
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] Not the Enid Blyton type of brownies...! No! Today on the show we're talki...
ASPARAGUS ORGY 🌿🥧🌿
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] I overcome my dread of puff pastry for this episode of 5MFF, and it's becaus...
I'm so impressed with ZUCCHINI! 🥒🌱🍴
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] Zucchini are CHEAP all year 'round, they're unpretentious, and they're bas...
Teriyaki SALMON 🐟🐟
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] Simon does love fish for dinner, but sadly, having now moved to regional V...
YOU’RE DOING LAMB CUTLETS ALL WRONG 🐑
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show we tell you how to NOT BLOW IT when you cook lamb cutlets! They're so expensive that...
Japanese Pork belly in Toffee 🥓🍱
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] From OUR COOKBOOK! Have you bought the Food Fix yet? Or have you got it ea...
Tomato Dumpling Salad 🍅+🥟=🥗
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] Today Simon’s taking us into the world of what used to be called ‘fusi...
Easy CHICKEN BURGERS 🐔 🍔
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] Chicken is well-behaved in the context of a burger. You can get quite crea...
SMACKED CUCUMBERS 🥒🌶️
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] There’s a few things Simon always has in his fridge, and cucumbers are o...
How to get more PRAWNS IN YOUR LIFE 🦐🥖🦐
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] I want more PRAWNS in my life! So how do I make it happen? Simon manages ...
Chicken Adobo 🍗🍚
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] Simon’s always on the lookout for a different chicken dinner and recentl...
Beach Body POTATO SALAD 🥔🏖️👙
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] We’ve talked potato salad before on the podcast but frankly, Simon’s r...
THE BEST COOKIES EVER 🍪🍪
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] There’s baking and then there’s chocolate chip cookies. Practically EV...
The Joys of Lemon Zest 🍋🍰🍋
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] Lemon zest adds an amazing brightness to sweet baking, but Simon is into a...
An ode to Chang's Crispy Noodles 🥖🥬🥖
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] A retro, slightly daggy throwback to Australian cuisine is the classic car...
RHUBARB, RHUBARB 🥬🎵
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] The more sugar you add to a sweet food, the less you can taste the origina...