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.


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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.
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