Best Dinner Mints Podcasts (2025)

CHRISTMAS WAS HECTIC, and now we need a way to feed ourselves that somehow acknowledges that we can, in fact, stand to take it a bit easy on our tummies this time of year! On this consistently top-rating food podcast, your hosts try not to cack themselves laughing while they explain a way to make life easy for the home chef while getting good foods…

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WHY SUGAR MAKES FOOD BURN: Reheated 6:00

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It's Christmas Eve! Simon and I send you all the best over this time of year - hope you're not spending too much time in the kitchen! Reviving the Dead Inside You! Chicken thighs - 500g, cut into large nuggets, dusted in flour Teriyaki Sauce: 2 tbs Kikkoman Soy Sauce 2 tbs mirin 1 tsp honey TO COOK: Pre-heat a frypan, add a tablespoon of oil, toss …

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REHEATED: Campfire Potatoes RULE! 5:32

4d ago5:32

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There is nothing my kids love more than a fire-roasted potato, wrapped in foil and eaten with lashings of butter and salt when huddled next to the tent on one of our camping trips. But what about when there's a Total Fire Ban and you can't have a fire? Or what about when you get back to the city and you're still craving that Camp Life? Hosted on Ac…

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Dirty Martini Dip - with Cheese Straws 7:30

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Yumi is a bit triggered by positive talk about alcohol and a bit triggered by the "dirty" in "dirty martini" - but there's no booze in Simon's recipe for a dip that you can put together in less time than it take for a friend to text and say, "I'm coming over!" DIRTY MARTINI DIP: Take a jar of good quality stuffed green olives and decant them into a…

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Solutions for TOO MANY LEFTOVERS 8:22

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WARNING: Yumi loses it trying not to laugh when Simon uses the word "jazzy". Christmas season means LEFTOVERS. And honestly, it can get a bit grim. The fridge is overflowing with food from Christmas and you're absolutely sick of it ...but also, it needs to be eaten! BEFORE Christmas even arrives, let's pre-empt the leftovers with some thought start…

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GIFT IDEA: Yumi's "Treasure" Jam 6:53

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Yumi is not into consumables and plastic crap as gifts. Because don't you reckon everyone you love already has the things they need? Why buy them something that will probably end up in landfill? If you *REALLY* want to give gifts, how about money? We'll take some! Failing money, a wonderful gift is something home-made. A card, some bikkies, or *THI…

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Chocolate-Coated Strawberries for a Christmas Entertaining Treat 9:08

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TO MAKE MY CHOCOLATE COATED STRAWBERRIES Prepare by Washing, drying and hulling the strawberries Checking there's space in the fridge for them Lining a flat tray with baking paper then lightly spraying it with cooking oil I use an ALDI block of dark chocolate, melted in a metal bowl over a pot of boiling water. Simon blasts his in the microwave in …

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Christmas Brussels Sprouts! 5:40

24d ago5:40

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Yumi and Simon are getting into the spirit of Christmas preparation on your 5 Minute Food Fix! Now is the time to start envisioning your perfect meal. So... SIMON'S MONSTER BRUSSELS SPROUTS Halve 500g of Brussels Sprouts, toss in 2tbs of good olive oil and sprinkle with salt, then roast them in a hot, 230C oven for 15 - 20 mins. In a mixing bowl, t…

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CHRISTMAS IS HERE = Panettone Ice-Cream 9:05

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Yumi and Simon catch up with each others' Christmas plans and while Simon will be a guest at someone else's soiree on Christmas Eve, he plans to bring this amazing Panettone ice-cream dessert which will be both AMAZING, and really easy to make! Allow 1L of your best quality vanilla ice-cream to soften on the bench for 10 mins. Meanwhile, crumble up…

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Yumi's summer crush: Tomato with Pine Nuts, Chilli and Mint 7:35

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What is not to love about some of the weirdly specific cookbooks out there? You're going to hear about one that Yumi found that is so weird, and so niche, she will obviously never cook from it! Lol. THEN, there is the wonderful 'Tomato' by Claire Thompson. The book is a celebration of this wonderful ingredient and all that it can do, and from the b…

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Cheesy Vegan Kale Chips 8:18

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On one of Yumi's hikes, the hikers went bananas for Gemma's Cheesy Vegan Kale Chips, based on this recipe. The question was: Would the yumminess translate to home? Good news is: YES! So with a fair bit of pride, Yumi wants to share her version of the recipe, which leans into her love of spice (and allergy to garlic and onion): YUMI'S BEST-EVER CRUN…

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Delicious Magazine / Ottolenghi's Pecan and Sticky Date Pudding 4:49

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Yumi has a dilemma. A beloved friend has given her a sourdough starter! Now what? Do you really want to take care of another living being? Your hosts also lament the demise of printed food magazines that they have loved and appreciated over the years! DATE SWIRL 240g sour cream 1-2 tbs date syrup Gently swirl the two together (but don't fully mix) …

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Crispy Chickpea Crumbs 5:32

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Feedback can be ...alarming? Unwelcome? But in Simon's case, it was feedback from a parent at his kids' school that reminded him of just how good a crispy chickpea can be! So what else to do with the idea? A coeliac-friendly, vegan delight, this is CLASSIC Food Fix: Simple, quick to prepare and within reach for the average home cook, but with STUNN…

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FLAPJACKS 5:27

2M ago5:27

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ENGLISH CULTURE? Simon loves sharing where he's from and frankly, these delightful insights always go down well, especially with a strong mug of English Breakfast tea. Today he waxes lyrical about something I've heard of but never really experienced: the Flapjack SIMON'S SUPER SIMPLE FLAPJACKS 200g butter 200g brown sugar 200g golden syrup Melt tog…

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BOCCONCINI FOR THE WIN 5:32

2M ago5:32

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Yumi kicks off the episode with a confession that SOUNDS bad but if you're an over-worked, under-slept working parent, you probably get it. And HOW GOOD IS FRESH CHEESE? Get some inspo for how a little tub of bocconcini could level up tonight's meal XX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep. 213 - Everything is Wrong...and Pirates 36:35

2M ago36:35

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Parenting. Pirates. Juggalos.By admpod

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Curry Leaves - as gift, as hiking food, as delightful garnish 6:58

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If you've been referred to this podcast because one of your friends knows you like camping - this episode is for you! Yumi is a keen hiker and so a lot of the food she makes in *normal* life, she's assessing as to whether it could be repurposed as something lightweight and long-lasting that could come on a multi-day hike. This recipe, from Meera So…

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Brown Butter Pasta with Smoked Paprika 6:31

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Both your hosts tend to obsess over foods, recipes or ingredients and deep-dive with said specialty before turning to grab a new obsession. For instance, Yumi (me) right now is in the thick of trying to make the perfect Char Kway Teow (fresh, wok-fried Malaysian noodles that are beyond excellent when done well). Simon revisits one of his past obses…

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Upgrading Simon's "Universally Appealing Brownie" recipe 9:38

2M ago9:38

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In this episode, Yumi confronts Simon with something questionable he did with a shot of coffee... And she then razzes him about how she improved his own recipe! FULLY LOADED PECAN BROWNIES Line a 20cm square cake tin. Put the oven on to 180C Melt in a bowl over hot water 125g chopped butter and 100g dark 85% chocolate, Remove from heat and allow to…

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Yumi spills the secrets to her MARMALADE 8:46

2M ago8:46

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MARMALADE shouldn't be out-of-reach for the average home cook! And if you LOVE the weird, spreadable, sour, sometimes bitter preserve, then you really must try home-made, because there's nothing as good available to buy in mainstream shops, although Simon does have a few he thinks are "pretty good". DELICIOUS RUBY BLOOD ORANGE MARMALADE 1.5kg blood…

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Ep. 212 - I Made it to the Beach! 37:13

2M ago37:13

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Islands. Boats. Drowning.By admpod

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A delightful Sesame Crumble 5:47

2M ago5:47

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I finally got my hands on a copy of Sami Tamimi's FALASTIN - and it's a remarkable cookbook. It's got one of my favourite tomato recipes in the entire world, a rice dish where you use Greek yoghurt almost as a stock to make a creamy white risotto (incredible), and this dish, which I have (since recording) made multiple times. It's easy, really nour…

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Black Olive Tapenade - for Tomato Carpaccio 6:21

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Yumi is still very much hung up on the cookbook that is TOMATO by Clare Thompson, which so far has been yielding a DELIGHTFUL number of heavenly recipes, including the one which inspired her to get into a Black Olive Tapenade... Because who doesn't love a foodie quest? Find a hundred grams of the best pitted black olives you can afford! Moosh them …

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71: Retro Fall Favorites: A Menu Time Machine 34:40

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We're taking a trip back in time using vintage newspapers from 1965 and the 1980s, courtesy of our friends at Storied. Exploring trends that defined these eras, we're uncovering the fascinating, fun, and the sometimes strange world of retro autumn menus. Join us as we compare the recipes then versus now, and maybe find some forgotten gems worth bri…

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Pistachio Encrusted Chicken 9:03

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Utterly thrilled with his work perk of a whole ton of beautiful, fresh pistachio nuts, Simon has gone nuts experimenting with this ingredient. He's tried nearly everything, but today's dish is far-and-away his favourite: PISTACHIO TRAY-BAKE CHICKEN Heat oven to 220C To make the pistachio paste: Chop 1 cup of shelled and roasted pistachios with one …

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Zenzai Adzuki Beans 5:30

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Yumi is going back to her mother's country with this particular culinary love affair. Zenzai is the name for Adzuki Beans when they're cooked and sweetened, but still hold their beany shape. There's fantastic info about it on this website which is particularly helpful if you love cooking Japanese food! Sweetened beans can be a weird concept if you'…

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Yumi's Showstopping Spinach, Ricotta and Sweet Potato Pie 5:53

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One-man Tuna Rice Bowl 6:02

3M ago6:02

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It's not brain surgery or rocket science, but heating up some leftover rice *can* be a sexy meal ticket. *cough* Simon gets inspired with a meal for one that'll take you 4 minutes to put together. Bonus points if you made the lemon salsa from last episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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70: Island Flavors and Family Ties: Trinidadian Traditions with Shareba Abdul 35:30

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Food has a way of carrying stories across oceans and generations. In this episode, we chat with Shareba Abdul of In Search of Yummy-ness to learn about her Trinidadian culinary roots and the flavors that shaped her kitchen journey. From her earliest cooking memories to the dishes that define her heritage, Shareba shares the vibrant world of Trinida…

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Lemon Salsa Verde! 6:30

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Simon is STOKED with the new season's lemons. For this stunning (and achievable) spoon-on-everything sauce: CHOP ONE LEMON very well, flicking out the seeds as you go until it's almost like a paste chop through a small bunch of parsley, 2tbs drained capers loosen everything up with 1/3 - 1/2 cup olive oil sweeten with a tiny bit of sugar or honey a…

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Potato Pie - Second Try! 6:15

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Yumi can't let go of trying to perfect a recipe from The Regional Italian Cookbook. Even though it demands we use a cheese that is impossible to find in Australia. SHE IS DELIGHTED to report that she's cracked the nut! It can be done! And is predictably delicious! Grease with butter a 23cm cake tin and drizzle with olive oil. Pre-heat the oven. Run…

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Sheet-pan Cake for Beach Parties! 5:13

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Yumi gets excited to be tasked with the responsibility of cooking a cake big enough to feed a crowd, that is stable enough to take to the beach. It uses Nagi's 'My Very Best Vanilla Cake' - which is dead-set reliable and brilliant. A couple of variations: I cook it in a 28 x 35 roasting tin which I line with baking paper and give a light spray with…

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Simon's Super Coffee Rub 6:59

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Unfortunately I missed the opportunity to interrogate Simon on him putting a shot of coffee into his BOLOGNESE - please feel free to email your horror reaction to [email protected] SIMON'S SUPER STEAK COFFEE RUB 1-2 tbs finely ground coffee 1 tbs brown sugar 1tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp salt Combine the ingredients - it's ready for a couple of bi…

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69: Jet Engines to Spice Kits: Sheila Narayanan's Mission to Make Indian Cooking Accessible 46:17

3M ago46:17

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What happens when a rocket scientist decides to revolutionize home cooking? Meet Sheila Narayanan, founder of Simply Masala, whose remarkable journey took her from designing jet engines to creating innovative spice kits that make authentic Indian cuisine accessible to everyone. Join us as we chat about breaking down barriers to Indian cooking, the …

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Number 1 Cookbook in Australia 6:29

3M ago6:29

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One of Simon's cookbooks has gone to #1 in Australia for the past fortnight. It's called The Weekly Grocery Shop and you can buy it here. The idea kind of inspired Yumi to make croutons (again). This time using an innovation borne of necessity. But they're REALLY GOOD! Pre-heat your oven to 150C and find the biggest trays you have. Take one stale s…

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Simon's WINNING Chicken Soup 5:32

4M ago5:32

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Simon's amazingly healthful and generous Chicken Soup *IS* pretty winning. He tries to massage my competitive gland by telling me Kate Brown (from my book publisher) prefers HIS soup recipe to mine... HOWEVER IT'S UNTESTED and THEY'RE VERY DIFFERENT! Warm 1tbs oil in a big pot. Add 4 finely sliced garlic cloves. Add a thumb of finely grated ginger …

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Zucchini and Lemon Bundt Cake 5:53

4M ago5:53

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Why DO people cook sweets with vegetables? Are they trying to use up a glut? Trick the people they care about into eating more veg? OR - does it genuinely work as a flavour add-in? Today we dive into BUNDT cakes, how they go wrong, and we get specific with a Lemon and Zucchini Bundt Cake that is surprisingly easy, lasts well and uses up your dirty …

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Cookbook trial! 6:57

4M ago6:57

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Yumi is drawn to a book called The Regional Italian Cookbook but hits some speed humps in trying to make the perfect Potato Cake. Can you pronounce Spressa delle Giudicarie? In this episode you can hear Yumi make multiple attempts to say the name of the cheese, which we were unable to find (email us if you know where to get it! [email protected]…

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68: A Seat at the Tray Table: The Story of the TV Dinner 20:48

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In this episode, we’re digging into the origins of the TV dinner—those individually portioned frozen meals that became a staple of American convenience. We’ll explore the history, marketing myths, and cultural impact of the TV dinner, and how it shaped mealtime for generations. Have you eaten one recently? Resources Explore more about the TV dinner…

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White Pepper Chicken Congee 5:17

4M ago5:17

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Simon is full of inspiration and new information about PEPPER. So he's got a lovely recipe for a WHITE PEPPER CHICKEN CONGEE. Rinse a cup of Jasmine rice. Add it to a pot with 7 cups of chicken stock, 1 chicken breast and 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, finely chopped. Simmer gently for 45 minutes until the rice breaks down. Remove the chicken breas…

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Cacio e Pepe - beans 8:16

4M ago8:16

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'Cacio e Pepe' is having a moment - but Simon has a fantastic spin on the idea that makes it a great dish for ONE (*side eye Yumi*) and cuts the amount of carbs. Use one jar of fancy white beans, drain and cook up in a half cup or so of stock with a big knob of butter. Warm it up and then add a generous fistful of Pecorino cheese and a MASSIVE grin…

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How to add interest (and spice) to a curry 5:12

4M ago5:12

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What is a Tarka? Simon explains and there's a really good picture of what it looks like on top of a daal here. CASHEW SPICE TARKA 1/4 cashews 1 tbs ginger 2 sprigs curry leaves 1/4 tsp nigella seeds 1/2 tsp chilli flakes Meera Sodha's 1 tsp cumin seed 1 tsp mustard seed 1 long green chilli curry leaves, all fried in smoking hot oil QUICK NO-FRY BAS…

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JATZ Crackers Chicken! 6:38

4M ago6:38

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I won't name the restaurant because it's gorgeous and fantastic and deserves every success! JATZ CRACKERS CHICKEN Marinate chicken tenders or thigh fillets cut into strips in Greek yoghurt with a pinch of salt. Blitz the Jatz Crackers to form a crumb. Coat the chicken in the crumbs. Air fry for 15 mins. To cook in the oven? Lightly spray with oil a…

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67: Scoops, Swirls & Sips: Cooling Off with Frozen Classics 29:10

4M ago29:10

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As August winds down and the temperatures stay high, we’re looking close at a deliciously refreshing topic: frozen treats. In this episode, we’re breaking down the differences between ice cream, sherbet, frozen yogurt, milkshakes, frappes, and more. Resources Stay cool this summer with these websites and resources mentioned in the episode: Visit St…

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One-Tray Baked Dinners 6:22

4M ago6:22

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On this episode, Simon reveals just how much he listens to Yumi's work on Double J, and reminisces about when his kids were so little he had to make lots of tray-bakes, because they're very "set-and-forget" - allowing one to get on with the very hands-on work of parenting! ONE TRAY SALMON (or other fish) BAKE Pre-heat the oven to 220C. Rub a family…

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TIRAMISU! BEST DESSERT IN THE WORLD? 8:31

4M ago8:31

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Simon is very caffeinated and VERY stoked with his new coffee machine. What could he possibly use coffee in - for cooking? The obvious answer is TIRAMISU. Both your hosts have extensive experience making this dessert - - and Simon has some key DOs and DON'T when it comes to nailing it. Here's Nagi's recipe... Here's Simon's: Serves 10-12 6 eggs , y…

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Prawn Pasta Peace 5:51

5M ago5:51

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Who DOESN'T adore a linguine or spaghetti - with prawns? It's one of my favourites (Yumi) and it's been a goal of mine this year to figure out the best recipe for making it at home. For myself. Cos - yum. COMBINING marinated prawns with THIS RECIPE FOR SPAGHETTI ALLA ASSASINA is a bit of a cheat... but if you love chilli...and black pepper...and pr…

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Simon's "Freezer Girl" era 8:07

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Apparently we’re in our Freezer Girl Era now – – and yes, I know I’m a boy. But this trend? I’m fully on board. It’s about filling your freezer with little things that make weeknight cooking feel like you actually have your life together. This isn’t bulk meal prep. This is freezer magic – a stash of flavour bombs and shortcuts that save you mid-wee…

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66: Celebrating National Farmers Market Week 23:03

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In honor of National Farmers Market Week (August 3–9, 2025), this episode shines a light on the essential role farmers markets play in connecting communities with fresh, local food. We’ll explore why these markets matter—economically, culturally, and socially. From supporting local growers to creating space for community engagement, farmers markets…