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Didn't I Just Feed You

Stacie Billis and Meghan Splawnredcircle.com

Didn’t I Just Feed You is a candid weekly podcast about feeding our families -- because, wow, kids need to eat a lot. And frequently too! Armed with culinary prowess earned from over 20 years as food professionals and practical, non-judgmental advice shaped in the parenting trenches, co-hosts Stacie and Meghan make life as the family cook easier. Or at least funnier.

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Episodes

M11: How to Scale Down Holiday Meals

Are you looking to scale down holiday meals? Between quarantine, picky kids, and way more intimate family gatherings, we know many of you are looking for how to make a smaller Thanksgiving dinner — or festive meal for any upcoming holiday. In this month’s mini episode, we answer a listener’s voicemail and share everything we know about how to scale down big meals and holiday recipes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr...

Nov 19, 202022 min

115: As Easy As Pie — But For Real This Time With @LokoKitchen's Lauren Ko

If you ask us, one of the most important home cooking skills is how to bake pie. And here’s the thing: there’s not just one right way. In this episode, we delve deep into everything from types of pies to pie crusts and fillings, decorating pies to doctoring store-bought ones so that they feel more like homemade. Basically, we delve into everything you need to know to make any type from elaborate to semi-homemade pies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiri...

Nov 16, 20201 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 116

114: Easy Holiday Appetizers

We’re not playing this year: we’re tired, and hungry, and taking easy very seriously. Apps can’t just be easy the way every recipe under the sun is described as easy. They need to be two letters easy. They need to be EZ! So in this episode, we’re sharing easy holiday appetizers and easy appetizer ideas that are easy to cook, easy to portion, easy to eat, and of course, made with store-bought shortcuts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redc...

Nov 09, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 115

113: Tips + Soup Recipes for Soup Season

Soup szn is upon us, and we start our musings on soup with the big question: Is soup even dinner? We believe that it can be, but not without all the right components: from a rich broth and variety of hearty elements, to fantastic toppings, and yes, sometimes filling sides. This may sound like a lot of work, but it truly doesn’t have to be. And when it call comes together easily, you can’t get a more delicious and satisfying cold-weather dinner. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out infor...

Nov 02, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 114

M10: Comfort Food

Election anxiety, worry over a second quarantine, and our general dread of the holidays stuck at home has got us both thinking about comfort food. This month’s mini episode is a slightly revealing looking at what foods bring us soothe us individually. Stacie and Meghan discuss the universal ideal of comfort food (pasta, creamy cheese, chocolate) and how are personal cravings align or don’t during times of high stress and personal distress. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informatio...

Oct 29, 202019 min

112: Your Food Horoscope, According to Us

We’re not astrologers, but we love talking about astrology. In fact, we love it so much that this episode went from mini to full-length without us even noticing! We were having too much fun talking about all the sun signs and predicting what they might like eating most. So, in honor of Scorpio season, we bring you our totally unprofessional, but super fun food horoscopes. A food for every sign! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co...

Oct 26, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 113

111: Beans, Beans, the Magical Fruit — How to Cook Dried Beans and Actual Make Them Tasty

We promise that we get the bean jokes out the way early in this episode to make way for serious bean conversation. Because, sure, beans are funny, but they’re also our number one pantry staple thanks to their wild versatility, affordability, and nutritional impact. They go into the pot hard and dry, and come out soft and delicious. It’s like magic, and we talk all about how you can harness their wonder. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://red...

Oct 19, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 112

110: Easy Freezer Meals For Stockpiling or Gifting to New Parents

People always ask us if we get tired of cooking and the answer is a resounding YES. But as professional cooks, we also have a collection of well-honed tools that we use on nights when we just can’t. Easy freezer meals are one of the tools we use most. And they are not only a gift to your future self, but also a great way to support others, from new parents to sick loved ones. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &a...

Oct 12, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 111

109: Family Fun Night Ideas For a Very Covid Winter

Winter is coming and instead of crying (out loud), we’re trying to get ahead by collecting inspiration for family fun. Whether you can go outside all year long or have to stay in cozy from the cold, we’ve got ideas for how to make winter and the holidays season fun, even though everything is different this year. Oh, and part of everything being different is that we’re exhausted, so trust us: we’ve got low-key ideas for the win. Not going crazy is our only goal here. See acast.com/privacy for pri...

Oct 05, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 110

108: Celebrating Halloween Amidst a Global Pandemic

2020 couldn’t be more scary, and damn it, we’re taking Halloween as an opportunity to embrace the madness instead of letting it get us down. We’re leaning into Halloween even though it’ll look different this year and have plenty of ideas for you to do the same. Whether you’re staying home with family, attending a small gathering, or looking for safe ways to go out, we’ve got you covered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand...

Sep 28, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 109

107: "You're On Your Own" Meals, aka YOYO Dinners

This week is not about the recipes that we think kids should master before they leave home. Nope. This is about survival. In this episode, we talk about how to prep your pantry and your recipe box to empower kids to cook for themselves at nearly any age. This week is a permission slip to say: you’re on your own. Thank you, YOYO dinners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priva...

Sep 21, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 108

M9: Back to School Cocktails

All of Stacie and Meghan's kids are back to school which means we need an easy cocktail that's also low in alcohol. This month's mini episode is filled with ideas for 2 or 3 ingredient cocktails as well as low-alcohol drinks that you can have after school but won't put you to sleep before bedtime stories. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Sep 17, 202015 min

106: Our Favorite Kitchen Tools Under $50

When Stacie asked members of the Didn’t I Just Feed You Listener’s Group to name their favorite kitchen tool under $50, we had no idea the response would be so resounding. You all have strong opinions about your kitchen tools! And — no surprise — so do we. This week, we’re sharing our favorites and our listeners’ favorites too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Sep 14, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 107

105: Mediterranean Every Day with Sheela Prakash

If you think the Mediterranean diet is a Diet (with a capital D), you’d be wrong. At least according to Sheela Prakash. Despite being a dietician (as well as a professional recipe developer), Sheela explains that the Mediterranean way of eating is a way of life that includes a little of everything. Her book “Mediterranean Every Day” is a testament to that. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...

Sep 07, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 106

104: Make-Ahead Lunches for Back-to-School

More than ever, having a lunch strategy that includes make-ahead lunches will save us. We break down several make- and prep-ahead strategies that can be combined for any schedule or school situation. Even those of you who aren’t make-ahead cooks will get in on this, because we refuse to be in the kitchen all. day. long. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Aug 31, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 105

103: How to Build a Bowl Meal

There is nothing more magical than turning bits and pieces of leftovers, pantry items, and all those things in the fridge about turn into a satisfying family-meal. And the best part, bowl meals can be customized. Eating well while moving fast, reducing waste, and making sure everyone gets what they want? Magical indeed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Aug 24, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 104

M8: WATERMELON

Sparked by a conversation in our What We’re Eating Now episode, we’ve dedicated a whole episode to the wonder that is watermelon. Don’t worry, we only sing Harry Styles once. Check out this mini episode for all of our favorite ideas for eating melon before its gone for the season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Aug 20, 202018 min

102: Back-to-Schooling Lunches, Whatever That Looks Like

Back-to-school is all turned around this year, but at least one thing will remain the same: lunch. Whether you’re packing lunches for school, as a grab-and-eat meal at home, or asking the kids are making their own damn lunches, we’ve got ideas. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Aug 17, 202045 minSeason 1Ep. 103

101: What We're Cooking, Summer 2020

It’s our favorite point in the season: where we share with you what we’ve been cooking in our kitchens. While still in summer quarantine, we’re soaking up as much outside time as possible. So, yea, lots of grilling. And other stuff too. All of it delicious and easy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Aug 10, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 102

100: The Newlywed Game, Stacie & Meghan Style

Ever heard of the Newlywed Game? In this week’s episode — our 100th! — Stacie and Meghan play their own version of the game and answer questions to see how well they’ve gotten to know each other over the course of recording 100+ episodes in the 2 years since Didn’t I Just Feed You launched. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Aug 03, 202044 minSeason 1Ep. 101

99: How to Fix Dinner When You've Messed Up

We’ve got 99 problems and messing up dinner is one. No, seriously. We mess up dinner, too, and so do the chefs, cookbook authors, and culinary professionals we interview. So this week, we’re going to share how all of us save a meal that we’ve messed up. Too spicy? To salty? Kinda bland? Here’s what you need to do. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jul 27, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 100

98: All The Ways to Eat Hot Dogs for Dinner

We almost called this episode “The One When Meghan Comes Around on Hot Dogs,” but decided that it doesn’t do our conversation justice. It’s not just that Meghan has come around on serving a hot dogs with mustard or ketchup for dinner. It’s also that she, like Stacie, is SOLD and, together, we share TONS of ideas for turning hot dogs into delicious, creative dinners that are as fun and delicious as they are easy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: ht...

Jul 20, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 99

M7: All Our Favorite Ice Cream Hacks

Love or hate the word hack, making ice cream easier to eat, serve, or just more fun is a busy parent’s dream, especially in this never ending summer we’re experiencing right now. We’re inspired by a brand that has been a huge supporter of Didn’t I Just Feed You, Breyers CarbSmart. Plus, we’ve been eating so many of their delicious low-carb bars that we had to share some of the ways that we’re hacking them too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: http...

Jul 16, 202014 min

97: Easy Summer Side Dishes for Your Cookout

Relaxed summer dinners are the best — until you realize that you have an easy main in mind, but no sides. Since we understand that having to turn on the stove or crank the oven to round out your meal defeats the point, we’ve put together our best tips, ideas, and recipes for easy summer sides. Here’s to ALL of your summer cooking being quick and easy — and delicious too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & O...

Jul 13, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 98

96: Do You Need An Air Fryer? Jess Dang of CookSmarts Helps Us Answer

One of the questions we get asked most is whether busy home cooks need an air fryer? Like, HONESTLY? Even if we have a high-quality toaster oven or a convection oven? This week, Meghan chats with air fryer aficionado Jess Dang about whether the air fryer is for certain cooks only, or all of them, and how anyone can optimize their air fryer for easier meals all day long. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op...

Jul 06, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 97

95: Our Best No-Cook Meals. No heat. No prep.

As we approach peak summer, it’s time to talk no-cook meals — but not the kind where you prep (aka cook) rice or pasta on the weekend to have on hand for a “no-cook” dinner on Wednesday. Nah, that doesn’t count. This week, we’re talking dinners you can throw together without any prep or any heat at all. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jun 29, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 96

94: The Definitive Guide to Grilling Chicken

Move over beer can chicken, we’ve got a grilled chicken marinade that will change your life. Because in this episode, the Chicken Lady and Grill Mistress (that’s us!) get real about the do’s — and the don’t — of grilling chicken. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jun 22, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 95

93: The Busy Parent's Guide to Homemade Frozen Treats

Homemade ice cream seems like an old fashioned summer tradition from a bygone time, but there are so many other frozen treats that even busy parents can pull off at home. This week Stacie grills Meghan on everything she wants to know about making ice cream, popsicles, granita and more with our kids in the kitchen. We also touch on no bake treats so you can have dessert without heating up the kitchen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir...

Jun 15, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 94

92: How to Turn Any Ground Meat Into Delicious Dinner

Listen: Ground meat may not sound sexy, but we know you reach for it every time. We also know that the things you always have on hand are the ones with which you get most bored. No, this isn’t a parable about marriage - ha! - but rather a handy guide to all the many ways you can turn ground chicken, turkey, beef, pork, lamb and sausage into a quick, delicious dinner for your family. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri...

Jun 11, 202044 minSeason 1Ep. 93

MINI EPISODE: Black Lives Matter Plus Some Podcast Recommendations

We stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter . Unequivocally. Our regularly scheduled episode will publish later this week, but for now, we feel it’s important to use this inflection point to share a few of our favorite Black-hosted podcasts and podcasts about race and racism. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jun 08, 202018 min
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