5 Minute Food Fix

RUSTIC PLUM AND PEACH COBBLER 🍑🍑

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] 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 clas...

Fish pie in a FLASH ⚡🐟

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] This is a quick fish pie that delivers all the notes you want! The difference? It employs some BRILLIANT hacks to get it on th...

Snail Scones 🍓🐌

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] 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...

No Farts Bolognese 🙅‍♀️💨

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES]  EVERYONE has a Bolognese recipe, but guaranteed they all make you have a gassy bottom, and frankly, life’s too short to wa...

A Winter Warming Stew 🍲 🧅

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES]  We’ve talked stews a bit in our slow-cooker episode, but here they are taking CENTRE STAGE. Why? Because when done well, t...

Homemade POTATO BREAD 🥔🍞

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES]  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...

Sweet Potato Goodness! 🍠🍠

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES]  Simon LOVES sweet potato at this time of year. Why? It’s plentiful! It lasts for ages on the counter! It makes a nice chan...

Ricotta GNOCCHI 🏉🏉

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES]  Gnocchi is truly a sensory delight. And you CAN make it from scratch pretty easily. Or not - just buy a packet. The good thi...

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE 🧀

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] 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...

Pea and pesto soup 🍵🍵

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] When you need something GREEN and GREAT in your life, why not set aside the salads and make this soup? Chances are you’ll ha...

Apple and cheddar pie 🍎🧀🥧

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

The perfect TOMATO PIE 🍅🍅

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] 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 Jef...

Sweet chilli SAUCE 🌶️🧴

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] Our book is jam packed with ideas for quick and easy dinners, but it’s also got a great section on condiments. Why? Because ...

VIRAL CRACK RECIPE 🍫🍪

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] Need an easy win? This chocolate "crack" recipe went viral for a reason!As far as effort goes, it's low output for EXTREMELY h...

Slow-cooker rice pudding! 🍙🍮

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] This is one that blasts Simon straight back to childhood (and he’s not afraid to admit he’d still eat it cold straight fro...

Nourishing Chicken Curry 🐔🍛

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES]  I was fully onboard when, as a nation, we all got suddenly much more "curry literate". Understanding SPICES, grinding your o...

'BRINGING YOU BACK FROM THE BRINK' CHICKEN SOUP

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] Ever feel like you’re teetering on the brink of a cold? A healing, hydrating chicken soup can bring you back from the brink!...

COCONUT LENTIL STEW 🥥🍲

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES]  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 ri...

Winter poached fruit 🍎🍐

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] Poached fruit is warming, bloody delicious and extremely ridiculously easy to make good. It’s also the PERFECT WINTER DESSER...

Winter warming honey and ginger tea 🍯☕🍋

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES]  WINTER GINGER TEA is one of the great soothers for people either fighting off a winter cold or just loving a hot drink in fr...

Are kitchen gadgets NECESSARY?

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES]  Are kitchen gadgets NECESSARY? NO! Really, a good kitchen doesn’t need much to make it great, which we go into in our book...

Udon noodles, “The Soothing Nood”

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES]  When I was a kid, my mum used to have to bring udon noodles back from Japan. Now they’re available in the supermarket, whi...

Cherry tomato and garlic SMOOSH 🍅🧄

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES]  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 ...

Rosemary 🌱

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The beautiful ancient symbol of fidelity and remembrance, rosemary can be divisive. It's very strong, very aromatic, and can be very overpowering! Sim...

JAPANESE MISO EGGPLANT ("nasu no dengaku") 🍆🍆

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES]  Japanese cooking can be a little intimidating but Nasu no Dengaku is achievable! Trust me! Just remember: a timer is your FR...

PANCAKES 101 🥞🥞

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES]  This episode is a 101 of making really good pancakes!  And who doesn't love a pancake? Simon and I agree that eating pancak...

Hacks for getting your kids to try new things 🚸

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

Use it up: Nut Butter Cookies 🥜🧈🍪

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES]  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 expe...

Croissants 🥐

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ba...

ANCHOVY SOLDIERS 🐟🍞

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES]  Your word-loving, food-adoring podcast hosts Yumi and Simon send themselves into paroxysms of delight by both talking about ...

CONVERT A $1 BAG OF ROLLED OATS INTO A $18 GRANOLA 🤑🤑🤑

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES]  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 ...

A Failure of Pumpkin 🎃🎃

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[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, most...

SALT AND PEPPER SQUID 🦑🧂🌶️

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES]  A contender for the national dish of Australia is Salt and Pepper Squid. Dearly loved and actually affordable, this is a dis...

Black bean chili 🥑

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[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 wh...

SCHOOL LUNCHBOX MUFFINS 🧁

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[RECIPE IN SHOW NOTES] Here's my amazing recipe for Banana and Coconut muffins!   Want more food tips? Check out the 5 Minute Food Fix Instagram. ...

FOOLPROOF SUPERMARKET SALMON 🐟

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[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 chan...

BERRY GLUT "FREEZER" JAM 🍓

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[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 e...

Revelation Ravioli Soup 🥣

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[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 previo...

USE UP THOSE GREEN HERBS! 🌿🌿

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[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! Th...

HELP! SCHOOL LUNCHES 🥧

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[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 ki...

Loaf tins and Madeira cake 🍞

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 toda...

More SLOW COOKERS! 🥘

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 behi...

Slow cookers are AWESOME 🍲

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 morni...

MANBABY’S CAKE 👶🍰

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Fantastically easy SEMOLINA GNOCCHI 🍝

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 reco...

Bright & light PASTA SALAD ☀️

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

We're talking MUG CAKES 🧁

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 LITER...

Fresh, delicious and HEALTHY Nachos 🥑🌮

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Not Disappointing CORN FRITTERS 🌽

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 mi...

Berries, Oats and Cream = 'Cranachan'! 🍓

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

LEMON 'TIRAMISU' 🍋

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In all its forms, tiramisu is very goddamn delicious. Simon - our cookbook expert, our living, walking encyclopedia of recipes, has something to drive...

TOFU PUFFS 🥢

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 re...

Yumi's fantasy food: CUSTARD CUBES 🍮

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. Basicall...

Sweet-savoury APRICOT combination! 🍑

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

PICKLED FENNEL 🥬

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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'...

Slaying the Supermarket GYOZA - and even adding Lattice. 🥟

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 pre...

MANGO STICKY RICE 🥭🍚

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

BLUE CHEESE PASTA 🧀

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 l...

TZATZIKI 🥒

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Sty...

FROZEN FRUITS 🧊🍇

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

CEVICHE: a 5 Minute Meal 🦐

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

'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...

Quick PICKLED ONIONS 🫙

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

BREAD SALAD 🍞🥗

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

WATERMELON CAKE 🍉🎂

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Home cooked MUSSELS 🦪

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pre-cleaned mussels are readily available everywhere, and as far as fresh shellfish goes? Pretty affordable. Simon explains how the Belgians eat them...

AMERICAN-STYLE CHICKEN on the BBQ 🍗

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

TIKTOK PASTA SAUCE 📱

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 lik...

BUTTER PASTA 🧈

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WARNING: Simon disrespects Vegemite in this episode! 2 ingredients? Pasta + butter = World's Easiest Dinner.For nearly 10 years, Simon edited nothin...

You're allowed to use CURRY KITS! 🍛

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

WATERMELON & PANEER SALAD 🤤🍉

08 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is watermelon not perfection - by itself? Simon is having a romance with the delightful Aussie-grown watermelons that are unlike anything he had when ...

REHEATED: Getting the kids to eat BROCCOLI 🥦

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

REHEATED: Quick and easy SALADS 🥗

01 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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-m...

REHEATED: CRUNCHIEST ROAST POTATOES! 🥔

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

REHEATED: FLATBREAD 🫓

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

REHEATED: How to cook the best BBQ CHICKEN 🍗

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 C...

GARLIC PRAWN PASTA - perfect for those leftover after Christmas. 🦐

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Christmas 102: DELEGATE! And get mud crab. 🎄

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 st...

SMOKED SALMON and a different kind of Christmas pudding! 🎅

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 min...

CHRISTMAS PUDDING ICECREAM 🍨

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 y...

PRAWNS, THE AUSTRALIAN WAY! 🦐

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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" - a...

A Christmas miracle: BAKED CHEESE! 🧀

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 worko...

CHRISTMAS PREPARATION TIPS 🎄

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

PUFF PASTRY LIGHTNING TART 🥧

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Yumi makes a shameful confession about her teenage fling with a pie-making machine. Thankfully Simon redeems the situation by sharing ...

PIEDMONTESE PEPPERS 🫑

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

It's SUMMERTIME! ☀️

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

For the exhausted cook - CRISPY NOODLE SALAD 🥗

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

HOTDOGS 🌭

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

GARLIC BUTTER MAGIC ✨

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 pri...

BEACH PICNICS - Dos & Don'ts 🏖️

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 hea...

MAC N CHEESE! 😍

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Your guide to DUMPLINGS! 🥟

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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? Y...

How to HOST FRIENDS without the STRESS. 😋

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 befo...

The PLOUGHMAN'S LUNCH! 🧀

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

ZUCCHINI = THE YOGA OF FOOD 🧘

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

Easy Homemade MILO ICE-CREAM. 🍨

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

BLOOD ORANGE & GRAPEFRUIT MARMALADE 🍊

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

POTATO SALAD... done right.🥔🥗

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

A cheat's BANOFFEE PIE. It's SO easy! 🥧

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

These are our PANTRY BASICS. 🧂

30 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Kettle cooking KEWPIE SESAME SPINACH. ♨️

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 jus...