HEATED RIVALRY TUNA MELT

HEATED RIVALRY TUNA MELT

Author: Yumi Stynes February 22, 2026 Duration: 8:05

There's a cult TV show that half the world knows about and is OBSESSED by, and the other half has no idea whatsoever.


That show is Heated Rivalry and Yumi counts herself as completely, 100% indoctrinated into the cult of Shane and Ilya.


In today's episode, Yumi discovers that Simon has actually watched it as well !! and nearly implodes in delight. She also has a TUNA MELT recipe (IYKYK) that looks a lot like this one, with a few variations.


TUNA SALAD FOR TUNA MELT

1 well-drained 425g tin tuna

2 celery sticks, diced

freshly chopped parsley, 1/4 cup

3 gherkin pickles, finely chopped, or 10 cornichons

1/2 cup of good mayonnaise, to taste (add more or less depending on how you like it)

salt, pepper, chilli flakes


METHOD

Assemble and mix the tuna salad. (This can be made ahead until your "boring" hot boyfriend comes over.)

Turn on the grill or sandwich press.

Spoon it out onto good quality sourdough bread.

Top with 2 slices of American cheese or grated tasty.

Pop under the grill until melted.

Top with another piece of bread, press it down, then return the whole thing to the grill until toasted. Flip to toast the other side.

Serve immediately. With ginger ale.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


That familiar late-afternoon dread when you realize you have to figure out dinner yet again is a universal feeling. 5 Minute Food Fix is the antidote, born from the same chaotic, hungry reality. Host Yumi Stynes, alongside cookbook publisher Simon Davis, doesn't just share recipes; they deliver a burst of practical inspiration and genuine camaraderie. This podcast is designed for those moments when you're tapped out-maybe during the commute home or while wrangling kids-offering clear, actionable ideas for a meal you can actually make that same evening. Each episode feels like a quick chat with friends who get it, blending easy cooking hacks with unexpected laughs and little lessons about the everyday ingredients in your pantry. It’s about transforming the daily chore of feeding yourself and your family into something that feels manageable, even enjoyable. You'll come away with more than just a dinner plan; you'll find a renewed sense of confidence in the kitchen, all packed into a conversation that fits perfectly into a busy life. Tune in for a dose of reality-based food talk that cuts through the noise and gets straight to the good, simple stuff.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

5 Minute Food Fix
Podcast Episodes
REHEATED AGRODOLCE SAUCE! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:49
NOT ONE TO BRAG, our humble food expert Simon Davis has spent a number of days hanging out at Australia's Best Restaurant in his day job as a cookbook publisher.You'll hear more about the restaurant on today's episode of…
A (truly) great Pasta that you can do tonight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:43
THERE IS NO CACTUS IN THIS RECIPE!Nik Sharma is a pretty inspiring UK cook and his book that Yumi talks about can be found here.This pasta is really worth trying though - almost everything in it probably already exists i…
CARDOMON SPICE COOKIES REHEATED [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:24
To sweeten your work day, Yumi has a shortbread recipe from one of her favourite cookbooks, and another hack if you're a HOME-MADE GRANOLA OBSESSIVE.The cookbook is PASS IT ON by Shobha Kalyan and Keryn Kalyan and it's o…
WALNUT PESTO RAVIOLI REHEATED! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:20
In this reheated episode, Yumi gets somewhat misty-eyed about all the travel she's not doing but would like to, where IS the best place for food and eating? Meanwhile, you can get some nourishment with minimal stress mak…
A (Reheated) Celebration of Burgers! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:26
In this reheated episode, both your hosts had entered the Pod recording studio still high from brilliant restaurant experiences.Yumi had been to the fairly new Bessie's in Surry Hills, Sydney, while Simon ate again at ch…
Christmas Recovery TOAST - REHEATED [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:38
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, you…
WHY SUGAR MAKES FOOD BURN: Reheated [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:00
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 fl…
REHEATED: Campfire Potatoes RULE! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:32
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 Fir…
Dirty Martini Dip - with Cheese Straws [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:30
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 fr…