5 Minute Food Fix

• Olive Oil Table Cake

  When the holidays loom, it's easy to feel like making plans is just ONE MORE JOB on our already overloaded TO-DO LISTS!SIMON'S EASTER HOLIDAYS OLIVE OIL CAKEGrease and line 20cm cake tinPre heat 180CINTO A BOWL WITH:125 ml olive oil175g caster sugar2 large eggszest of a lemon-- whisk to combine --then add 50ml milkFINALLY combine 200g plain flour, 1.5tsp baking powder and a pinch of saltMix then pour into the tin and sprinkle with 2 tbs caster sugar on top.Bake for 30 - 35 minutes. Test with a "skewer" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Snow Peas? Let's rethink the bog standard

  RETHINKING ingredients can take a bit of brain elasticity. For example? I always thought pine needles had to be served as full needles! But they can be finely chopped to excellent, delicious effect. Same goes for SNOW PEAS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Multi-Purpose Coriander Pesto

  A lot of families have a carousel of meals they cook on rotation. Simon and Yumi both have this - and it can get boring. The spins can lack variety and surprise!And you know what else? Every now and then you look at what you've got on regular rotation and realise... HANG ON, THAT THING THAT WE ALL USED TO LOVE AND EAT ALL THE TIME FELL OUT OF FAVOUR!So - in Simon's case? Let's bring back Coriander Pesto! It's so good to add flavour as a condiment to a curry. But it can also be drizzled over cooked fish. Or to marinate chicken. SO GOOD, TRUST ME.1 bunch of coriander, washed well and spun dry100g plain peanuts (not roasted/salted etc)Juice of 1 lemon2 small green chillies, de-seeded if you don't like heat1 tsp saltFYI in Meera Sodha's version (and we both LOVE HER COOKBOOKS), she also adds in 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder and 4 tsp brown sugar! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Campfire Roasted Potatoes - AT HOME

  My kids will go camping simply on the promise of a foil-wrapped, campfire roasted potato. They'll endure tent-sleeping in torrential rain for them!So what do you do if you can't have a camp fire? (National Parks, total fire bans, etc.?) And how can you translate this natural and tasty delight into something you can make at home surrounded by your city comforts?LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE as your fave foodies talk you through it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Highs (and lows) of Cooking For ONE

  Does cooking for one sound sad? Depressing? Lonely?It's kind of okay - if you're armed with some hacks so you're not starting from scratch every meal. YUMI'S ANCHOVY SALAD DRESSING (TO LEAVE IN THE FRIDGE FOR WHEN YOU JUST CAN'T BE BOTHERED)60g anchovies250ml olive oil10g honey25g tahini20g best balsamic vinegar50g white balsamic vinegarjuice of one lemonBlend everything in the jar you intend to store it in. Check for sourness and seasoning. If it's too intense, add more oil, up to another 150ml. Store in the fridge. Dress on a salad of rocket, walnuts, pear, crutons and thickly grated grana padano cheese! (You won't need the full amount of dressing! This is so you can use a bit and store the rest. A couple of tablespoons per serve of salad.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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