5 Minute Food Fix

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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, economic…

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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 RE…

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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 …

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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 …

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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 mak…

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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 …

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 …

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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…

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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 s…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 h…

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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 –…

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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 …

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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! I…

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 ep…