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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

Ten Minute Dinner Ideas

Ten-minute dinners live in the space between no-cook meals and what recipe writers call “quick recipes,” which typically take about 35 minutes to pull together. Right now, winter fatigue, kids off for spring break, and summer planning have us relying on these lightning fast meals, but make no mistake, there’s always a reason to have 10-minute dinner ideas in your back pocket. Links from this episode: Our episode, What to Do When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking Our episode, The Magic of Meatballs Our...

Apr 10, 202328 minEp. 236

Empties: All the Pantry Products We’re Using Up

We’ve got another empties episode in which we share the new pantry products we’ve purchased and completely used up. This is the second installment in what might become a new series on food products and grocery store finds that are worth it. (This is good stuff: we should do more of them, right?!) Links from this episode: Liz’s request in our DIJFY community The Okayest Moms podcast Trader Joe’s Ketchup Flavored Sprinkle Seasoning Blend Trader Joe’s Pizza Sprinkle Seasoning Blend Jacobsen Salt x ...

Apr 03, 202357 minEp. 235

What We're Cooking & Eating Now: March 30th 2023

In each of these episodes, we walk you all the way through one recipe and then list five others. All in, you’ll get 6 easy weeknight dinner ideas that we’ve tested. Links for these recipes + products are in the FREE area of our Didn't I Just Feed You Community . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Mar 30, 202329 min

How to Build A Well-Stocked Home Bar

Whether you’re new to mixology and setting up a bar for the first time, a curious sipper resetting for a new season, or a cocktail enthusiast trying to up the ante, we break down what you need, what you don’t, and what you should consider splurging on for your home bar. Links From This Episode Gosling’s Ginger Beer What is amaro? Cynar Amaro Nonino Luxardo Cherries Our Faux Gatorade recipe Our Flavored Rimming Sugars Beautiful Briny Sea Orange Chili Sugar Jack Rudy cocktail products (including t...

Mar 27, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 234

Spring Cleaning Your Kitchen (Realistically)

After months of heavy use, the hardest working space in your house likely needs a thorough cleaning. We’ve got spring cleaning tips for your kitchen, whether you’re a big project kind of person or prefer to step it out. Links From This Episode Our favorite cleaning and organizing products https://didntijustfeedyou.com/our-favorite-cleaning-products-list/ Our simple cleaning vinegar recipe https://didntijustfeedyou.com/simple-cleaning-vinegar-recipe/ Our episode, How to Clean As You Go with Taryn...

Mar 20, 202348 minEp. 233

What We're Cooking & Eating Now: March 16th 2023

In each of these episodes, we walk you all the way through one recipe and then list five others. All in, you’ll get 6 easy weeknight dinner ideas that we’ve tested. Links for these recipes + products are in the FREE area of our Didn't I Just Feed You Community . Take the 2023 DIJFY listeners survey! didntijustfeedyou.com/listener-survey/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Mar 16, 202329 min

How to Get Kids in The Kitchen (Even If You Don’t Want to) With Heather Staller

Heather Staller of @heather.happykidskitchen gets real with us about getting kids in the kitchen. As a culinary expert who’s been teaching kids to cook for years, Heather shares practical tips and tricks for cooking with kids even when it’s not their thing — or yours! Links From This Episode Heather’s site HappyKidsKitchen.com Heather on Instagram @heather.happykidskitchen Kid Kitchen: Fun & Easy Recipes You Can Make All by Yourself by Heather Staller Little Helpers Toddler Kitchen by Heathe...

Mar 13, 202341 minEp. 232

How We're Using Our Air Fryers These Days

It’s been three years since we last talked about air fryers and a lot has changed. Stacie got an air fryer, for one, and Meghan has fallen off using hers regularly. These, and other shifts, in the ways that we use our air fryers has led to some realizations and thoughts on how to make the most of yours (or whether you should get one if you’re still a hold out!). Links From This Episode Do You Need an Air Fryer? Jessica Dang of CookSmarts Helps Us Answer Stacie’s Cruxgg air fryer What Is an Air F...

Mar 06, 202343 minEp. 231

REHEATED: 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? We're revisiting episode 96, where we talk 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. Plus, we followed up with Jess three years later to see if her thoughts on her air fryer have changed. Find out how to become a supporting member to also get access to our recipes + bonus ep...

Mar 02, 202339 min

How to Make Chili for the Chili Haters

A classic American dish, chili is not just one thing: there are as many variations as they are places where chili is eaten. Among its many virtues, chili is hearty, nutritious, packed with flavor, and can be made in a big batch, making it a perfect family meal — except when someone in your family is a chili hater. In that case, we’ve got help! Links From This Episode Our What We’re Cooking and Eating Now episode with Bailey Walton Our episode Spice up Your Family’s Food with Chief Spice Mama, Ka...

Feb 27, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 230

What We're Cooking & Eating Now: February 23rd 2023

In each of these episodes, we walk you all the way through one recipe and then list five others. All in, you’ll get 6 easy weeknight dinner ideas that we’ve tested. Links for these recipes + products are in the FREE area of our Didn't I Just Feed You Community . Take the 2023 DIJFY listeners survey! didntijustfeedyou.com/listener-survey/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Feb 23, 202325 min

How We Feed: As An ADHD Parent with KC Davis of Struggle Care

As part of our How We Feed series, we talk with author and licensed therapist KC Davis about feeding a family as a parent with ADHD. Links From This Episode KC on Instagram, @strugglecare KC on TikTok @domesticblisters How To Keep House While Drowning Souper Cubes https://www.soupercubes.com/ Vacuum Sealer https://amzn.to/3YGtmFd Hamilton Beach Upright Drawer Freezer https://amzn.to/3jFCkUF Take the 2023 DIJFY listeners survey! didntijustfeedyou.com/listener-survey/ Join our free community to ge...

Feb 20, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 229

10 Easy Swaps for Grocery Savings

With inflation at an all-time high, grocery prices keep going up and up… and up. These are the ways that we are saving on food and household items, and bringing our weekly grocery back bill down. Links From This Episode How to Make a Flax Egg Christine Koh on Instagram @drchristinekoh Liz moody on Instagram @lizmoody Homemade Pancake Mix Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner cookbook How to Cook Dried Beans Our episode Beans, Beans the Magical Fruit for tons more bean inspo Our episode What to Freeze, ...

Feb 13, 202340 minEp. 228

What We're Cooking & Eating Now: February 9th 2023

In each of these episodes, we walk you all the way through one recipe and then list five others. All in, you’ll get 6 easy weeknight dinner ideas that we’ve tested. Links for these recipes + products are in the FREE area of our Didn't I Just Feed You Community . Take the 2023 DIJFY listeners survey! didntijustfeedyou.com/listener-survey/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Feb 09, 202333 min

How to Get Your Cooking Mojo Back

Stuck in a cooking rut? We’re talking through ways to spark cooking magic. Whether you miss feeling inspired or you simply strive to keep from hating dinner prep, we’ve got ideas and recipes to help you get your cooking mojo back. Links From This Episode Philly Cheesesteak Pasta https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-philly-cheesesteak-pasta-skillet-248217#post-recipe-12849 Sourdough Dutch Baby Pancake https://didntijustfeedyou.com/recipe-sourdough-dutch-baby-pancake/ How to Make Popovers https://www....

Feb 06, 202358 minEp. 227

The Best of 2022 + What’s Up for 2023

In our last episode of 2022, we look back at this year and reveal what’s ahead for next. Plus — in case you haven’t heard — we make an announcement and share all the DIJFY episodes you should listen to over the holiday break. Join our free community to get the complete book list & bonus suggestions too: https://didntijustfeedyou.mykajabi.com/offers/zvGhQP2K/checkout Find out how to become a supporting member to also get access to our recipes + bonus episodes: https://didntijustfeedyou.com/co...

Dec 19, 202239 minEp. 226

Best (and Worst) Food Trends of 2022

From Birria tacos to “healthy coke,” we cover the food trends of 2022 that we loved — and ones that we didn’t too. This week’s episode is brought to you by KiwiCo: use the code DIJFY for 50% off your first month at kiwico.com . Become a Didn’t I Just Feed You supporting member to get access to our recipe archive and bonus episode feed: https://didntijustfeedyou.com/community Or join our free community message board to share recipes, dinner ideas, and cooking inspiration with thousands of other b...

Dec 12, 202249 minEp. 225

What We're Cooking & Eating Now: December 8th 2022

In each of these 15 minute episodes, we walk you all the way through one recipe and then list five others. All in, you’ll get 6 easy weeknight dinner ideas that we’ve tested. Links for these recipes + products are in the FREE area of our Didn't I Just Feed You Community . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Dec 08, 202228 min

Best Cookbooks of 2022 with Brian Stewart of Salt + Spine

It’s our 5th annual Best Cookbooks of the Year for family cooks with Brian Stewart of the Salt + Spine podcast . Whether you’re looking for inspiration to make cooking for your family more exciting or hoping your kids can start pulling their weight in the kitchen, we’ve got the cookbooks you need. Join our free community to get the complete book list & bonus suggestions too: https://didntijustfeedyou.mykajabi.com/offers/zvGhQP2K/checkout Find out how to become a supporting member to also get...

Dec 05, 202255 minEp. 224

Supporting Tweens and Teens Growing Up in Diet Culture

TW: In this episode, we discuss issues, feelings and experiences around disordered eating, weight and body image. If you or someone you know is struggling with eating disorders, reach out to the National Eating Disorders Association Helpline: 1-800-931-2237 or check out this list of other ED and ED-related helplines: https://bulimia.com/eating-disorders/eating-disorder-hotlines/#hotlines This episode doesn’t have tips or answers, but as part of our commitment to explore all aspects of feeding a ...

Nov 28, 202247 minEp. 223

Reheated! How to Store + Reheat Leftovers the Right Away

In this reheated episode, we go over the basics of storing leftovers safely and share ideas for how to use up holiday leftovers in the most delicious ways. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 24, 202227 min

The Best Things We Cooked (and Ate!) This Year

The most helpful year in review? The easy family meals we cooked in 2022 that we loved the most — plus a few things we ate out that we can't stop thinking about. These are the recipes and meal ideas we’ll be taking into 2023. This week’s episode is brought to you by: * Hiya: DIJFY for 50% off your first order at Hiyahealth.com/DIJFY * ​​KiwiCo: DIJFY for 50% off your first month at kiwico.com Become a supporting member to get access to our recipe archive, which includes several of the recipes in...

Nov 21, 202240 minEp. 222

How We Feed: As Part Of the Sandwich Generation With Laura Mountin

About a quarter of American adults are part of the sandwich generation, a group of adults who are taking care of kids and an adult parent(s) at the same time. While circumstances vary greatly, feeding is a primary part of the role. In this episode, we speak to one mom living the sandwich generation life about how she manages it all. This week’s episode is brought you by: KiwiCo: DIJFY for 50% off your first month at kiwico.com Zoup! Good, Really Good® Broth, Culinary Concentrates and soups: Use ...

Nov 14, 20221 hrEp. 221

What We're Cooking & Eating Now: November 10th 2022

In each of these 15 minute episodes, we walk you all the way through one recipe and then list five others. All in, you’ll get 6 easy weeknight dinner ideas that we’ve tested. Links for these recipes + products are in the FREE area of our Didn't I Just Feed You Community . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Nov 10, 202228 min

Savory Baking With Erin Jeanne McDowell

Savory baking isn’t just pizza and quiche! Beloved baker Erin Jeanne McDowell joins us to talk about her latest book Savory Baking: Recipes for Breakfast, Dinner, and Everything in Between , talks to us about building confidence in the kitchen, and dishes up her best holiday baking advice. Join our community here! KiwiCo: DIJFY for 50% off your first month at kiwico.com Zoup! Good, Really Good® Broth, Culinary Concentrates and soups: Use 20FEEDNOV to get 20% off your Zoup order on Amazon through...

Nov 07, 202257 minEp. 220

How Do We Feed a Crowd These Days?

With the winter holidays fast approaching, we’re thinking about how to feed a crowd in what seems to be a kinda-maybe-mostly-post-pandemic world. From changed expectations to tried-and-true entertaining tips, we’ve got your host duties covered. This week’s episode is brought to you by: KiwiCo: DIJFY for 50% off your first month at kiwico.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Oct 31, 202246 minEp. 219

What We're Cooking & Eating Now: October 27th 2022

In each of these 15 minute episodes, we walk you all the way through one recipe and then list five others. All in, you’ll get 6 easy weeknight dinner ideas that we’ve tested. Links for these recipes + products are in the FREE area of our Didn't I Just Feed You Community . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Oct 27, 202224 min

How We Feed: As a Fat Parent with Zoe Potter

In the latest installment of our How We Feed series, plus-size, anti-diet content creator, Zoe Potter, talks to us about feeding herself and her family as a fat person committed to intuitive eating. This week’s episode is brought you by: KiwiCo: DIJFY for 50% off your first month at kiwico.com Zoup! Good, Really Good® Broth, Culinary Concentrates and soups: Use 20FEEDOCT to get 20% off your Zoup order on Amazon through 11/6/22 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt...

Oct 24, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 218

217: Easy Dinners Kids Can Help Make While Home Alone

There are YOYO ( You’re On Your Own ) meals that kids can make when they are home alone and need to feed themselves, but what happens when they are home alone during dinner prep time? In this episode, we explore ideas and recipes that empower kids to help us prep dinner so that it's ready when we walk through the door. This episode is brought to you by: Hiya Health: Get 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/DIJFY . Nutrafol: Use code DIJFY to get $15 off your first order at nutrafol.com Adv...

Oct 17, 202246 min

What We're Cooking & Eating Now: October 13th 2022

In each of these 15 minute episodes, we walk you all the way through one recipe and then list five others. All in, you’ll get 6 easy weeknight dinner ideas that we’ve tested. Links for these recipes + products are in the FREE area of our Didn't I Just Feed You Community . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Oct 13, 202223 min
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