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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

What Should I Keep On Hand for Easy, Impromptu Entertaining? (PREVIEW)

In this one, we’re leaning into laid-back entertaining with our list of things to keep on hand for easy breezy hosting. Want to listen to the full episode? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or join DIJFY PLUS today. Want easy meal ideas, our favorite kitchen picks, recipes that are saving us, AND all of our What We’re Cooking & Eating Now links too? Get it all by signing up for our newsletter today — and get our Back-Pocket Meal Plan as a bonus. (A week of meals, planned for you! ✅) Advertising In...

Aug 01, 20245 min

10 Tiny Changes That Will Dramatically Improve Your Cooking

There’s no magic to becoming a better cook. It’s the simple business of putting a few key principles into practice over and over. These 10 tiny changes are the ones that will make the biggest difference in your cooking. THE BEST OF DIJFY, DELIVERED TO YOU Want easy meal ideas, our favorite kitchen picks, recipes that are saving us, AND all of our What We’re Cooking & Eating Now links too? Get it all by signing up for our newsletter today — and get our Back-Pocket Meal Plan as a bonus. (A wee...

Jul 29, 202428 minEp. 303

What We're Cooking & Eating Now: July 25th 2024

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. Looking to reduce the overwhelm of feeding your family? Want to save time and money too? Then it’s time to get serious about meal planning. Yes, even if you’ve tried before, and especially if you’re thinking, “But I’m not a planner.” Meal...

Jul 25, 202422 min

How Do I Cook With Fresh Herbs?

Want to instantly make home cooked meals taste better? We tell you how to use fresh herbs to take your meal from ho-hum to oh-yum. THE BEST OF DIJFY, DELIVERED TO YOU Want easy meal ideas, our favorite kitchen picks, recipes that are saving us, AND all of our What We’re Cooking & Eating Now links too? Get it all by signing up for our newsletter today — and get our Back-Pocket Meal Plan as a bonus. (A week of meals, planned for you! ✅) LINKS How Do I Cook with Dried Herbs and Spices? Why Do Y...

Jul 22, 202447 minEp. 302

Summer Meals That Can Be Prepped Ahead (PREVIEW)

In this one, Stacie and Meghan beat the heat and try to get ahead of overwhelm — at the same time! — with a huge batch of summer meal ideas that can be prepped ahead. Want to listen to the full episode? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or join DIJFY PLUS today. THE BEST OF DIJFY, DELIVERED TO YOU Want easy meal ideas, our favorite kitchen picks, recipes that are saving us, AND all of our What We’re Cooking & Eating Now links too? Get it all by signing up for our newsletter today — and get our Bac...

Jul 18, 20244 min

Why Do You Keep Telling Me to Add Acid to My Cooking?

You’ve probably heard that “salt, fat, acid and heat” are essential to good cooking. Salt, fat and heat are pretty easy to figure out, but what’s up with acid? We explain how acid works in cooking and how to use it to make your flavors pop. THE BEST OF DIJFY, DELIVERED TO YOU Want easy meal ideas, our favorite kitchen picks, recipes that are saving us, AND all of our What We’re Cooking & Eating Now links too? Get it all by signing up for our newsletter today — and get our Back-Pocket Meal Pl...

Jul 15, 202423 minEp. 301

What We're Cooking & Eating Now: July 11th 2024

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. Looking to reduce the overwhelm of feeding your family? Want to save time and money too? Then it’s time to get serious about meal planning. Yes, even if you’ve tried before, and especially if you’re thinking, “But I’m not a planner.” Meal...

Jul 11, 202421 min

What Cooking Oils Should I Keep in My Pantry?

The cooking oil aisle can be surprisingly confusing. From canola to vegetable, grapeseed to avocado, it’s hard to know which you should keep on hand — and that’s all before olive oil! We’ll help you determine which cooking oils you need, which you don’t, and which you can substitute for others so that you can save your dollars and pantry space. THE BEST OF DIJFY, DELIVERED TO YOU Want easy meal ideas, our favorite kitchen picks, recipes that are saving us, AND all of our What We’re Cooking &...

Jul 08, 202436 minEp. 300

A No-Fail Summer Meal Formula (PREVIEW)

In this one, we share a simple formula for endless summer meals that you can whip up without stress, whether or not you’ve had time to meal plan. And even without repeats, if that’s what you want! THE BEST OF DIJFY, DELIVERED TO YOU Want easy meal ideas, our favorite kitchen picks, recipes that are saving us, AND all of our What We’re Cooking & Eating Now links too? Get it all by signing up for our newsletter today — and get our Back-Pocket Meal Plan as a bonus. (A week of meals, planned for...

Jul 04, 20244 min

What’s the Difference Between All the Salts? Kosher Salt, Table Salt, Etc?!

Kosher salt, table salt, Himalayan pink salt, flaky salt… when did salt become so complicated? We break down the difference between all the salts and, more importantly, tell you what you need to keep in your pantry and how to use it effectively. DIJFYplus Get 2 exclusive bonus episodes every month and an ad-free stream of every episode. Join DIJFY+ today and pay monthly OR annually to save 25% over 12 months. Joining DIJFY+ also gives you access to every past bonus episode and our community boar...

Jul 01, 202429 minEp. 299

What We're Cooking & Eating Now: June 27th 2024

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. Looking to reduce the overwhelm of feeding your family? Want to save time and money too? Then it’s time to get serious about meal planning. Yes, even if you’ve tried before, and especially if you’re thinking, “But I’m not a planner.” Meal...

Jun 27, 202434 min

How Do I Season Food So That It (Actually) Tastes Good?

Seasoning is how you build the flavor profile of a dish, and doing it well is how you create deliciousness. But how do you do it well? We’ve got answers and a simple framework that will help you take your cooking to the next level. Get 2 exclusive bonus episodes every month and an ad-free stream of every episode. Join DIJFY+ today and pay monthly OR annually to save 25% over 12 months. Joining DIJFY+ also gives you access to every past bonus episode and our community boards so you can stop manag...

Jun 24, 202432 minEp. 298

Why Should I Let Other People Feed My Kids? (PREVIEW)

In this one, Stacie and Meghan explore the reasons it’s beneficial for other people to feed your kids — even when they feed them differently than you do or want them to. THE BEST OF DIJFY, DELIVERED TO YOU Want easy meal ideas, our favorite kitchen picks, recipes that are saving us, AND all of our What We’re Cooking & Eating Now links too? Get it all by signing up for our newsletter today — and get our Back-Pocket Meal Plan as a bonus. (A week of meals, planned for you! ✅) Want to listen to ...

Jun 20, 20244 min

Do Kids Need Special “Kids” Kitchen Tools?

Choosing kitchen gear for kids is about equipping them with tools that are well designed for their size and skill level — because having the right kitchen tools for the job makes cooking safer, easier, and even more fun. But not everything needs to be made just for them. Looking to reduce the overwhelm of feeding your family while saving time AND money? Meal planning is the answer — yes, even if you’ve tried before and failed. We can help you get meal planning right with our Meal Planning for Ev...

Jun 17, 202454 minEp. 297

What We're Cooking & Eating Now: June 13th 2024

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. Looking to reduce the overwhelm of feeding your family? Want to save time and money too? Then it’s time to get serious about meal planning. Yes, even if you’ve tried before, and especially if you’re thinking, “But I’m not a planner.” Meal...

Jun 13, 202425 min

What Can I Do When Nothing Works For My Picky Eater?

We've said it all. You've heard it all. And still, you keep trying it all. But is there a better way? What are some new things you can do when none of the usual strategies work for your picky eater? Looking to reduce the overwhelm of feeding your family while saving time AND money? Meal planning is the answer — yes, even if you’ve tried before and failed. We can help you get meal planning right with our Meal Planning for Everyone audio course. We’ve made it possible for anyone to become a meal p...

Jun 10, 202440 minEp. 296

How Can I Go Grocery Shopping With my Kids (Without Losing My Mind)? PREVIEW

In this one, Stacie and Meghan help parents navigate grocery shopping with kids. From little kids to teens, using a tablet to engaging them in games, these ideas will help make the trip a little easier with kids of all ages (and temperaments!). Want to listen to the full episode? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or join our Super Fan Community today. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jun 06, 20244 min

What Are the Best Recipes to Introduce Kids to Global Cuisine? A Conversation with Priya Krishna

NY Times best-selling author Priya Krishna talks to us about her new book, Priya’s Kitchen Adventures , and the best recipes to introduce kids to global cuisine and the joys of cooking. Looking to reduce the overwhelm of feeding your family while saving time AND money? Meal planning is the answer — yes, even if you’ve tried before and failed. We can help you get meal planning right with our Meal Planning for Everyone audio course. We’ve made it possible for anyone to become a meal planner — even...

Jun 03, 202436 minEp. 295

Do I Have to Cook with My Kids to Foster a Curiosity and Love for Food?

In this bonus mini episode, we explore what it means to invite kids into the kitchen and to explore food with us. Because it’s not just about cooking with them or even encouraging them to eat new foods. Looking to reduce the overwhelm of feeding your family? Want to save time and money too? Then it’s time to get serious about meal planning. Yes, even if you’ve tried before, and especially if you’re thinking, “But I’m not a planner.” Meal planning is the #1 most reliable way to reduce stress and ...

May 30, 202413 min

How Do You Rest When You Can Never Stop Feeding Your Family?

You can be burnt to a crisp, but the kids still need to eat. So how exactly do you take a break when you’re responsible for feeding everyone? We go over seven ways that you can get some rest as the family cook, even when you can never stop feeding them. There couldn’t be a better opportunity to encourage you to TAKE SOME HELP FROM US! If you are looking to reduce the overwhelm of feeding your family (while also saving time and money), meal planning is the answer — yes, even if you’ve tried befor...

May 27, 202442 minEp. 294

What We're Cooking & Eating Now: May 23rd 2024

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. Looking to reduce the overwhelm of feeding your family? Want to save time and money too? Then it’s time to get serious about meal planning. Yes, even if you’ve tried before, and especially if you’re thinking, “But I’m not a planner.” Meal...

May 23, 202430 min

What Are Kitchen Strategies for When I’m Overwhelmed?

Isn't it rude that our kids still need to eat when we're overwhelmed?! When exhaustion has you ready to give up, these kitchen strategies will help you get dinner on the table without (completely) losing your mind. Looking to reduce the overwhelm of feeding your family while saving time AND money? Meal planning is the answer — yes, even if you’ve tried before and failed. We can help you get meal planning right with our Meal Planning for Everyone audio course. We’ve made it possible for anyone to...

May 20, 202430 minEp. 293

Are There Any Good Four-Ingredient Dinners (Because I Just Can't)? PREVIEW

In this one, Stacie and Meghan share their favorite four-ingredient dinners, and talk through the virtues (and some pitfalls) of trying to whip up dinner using just a small handful of ingredients. Want to listen to the full episode? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or join our Super Fan Community today. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 16, 20246 min

What Are Back-Pocket Dinners (and Why Do We Love Them)?

Back Pocket Dinners can save your sanity during busy seasons, times of overwhelm, and periods of exhaustion. But what are they, exactly? We explain how they can help save dinner when you just can't and share our favorite back pocket dinner recipes. Looking to reduce the overwhelm of feeding your family while saving time AND money? Meal planning is the answer — yes, even if you’ve tried before and failed. We can help you get meal planning right with our Meal Planning for Everyone audio course. We...

May 13, 202447 minEp. 292

What We're Cooking & Eating Now: May 9th 2024

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. Looking to reduce the overwhelm of feeding your family? Want to save time and money too? Then it’s time to get serious about meal planning. Yes, even if you’ve tried before, and especially if you’re thinking, “But I’m not a planner.” Meal...

May 09, 202421 min

What is Fair Play in Feeding?

It’s nearly impossible to have a discussion about labor inequality and the mental load of parenting without mention of Fair Play , a book by Eve Rodsky and accompanying system for dividing household responsibilities. But is it really an answer? And how does it play out, specifically, for feeding a family? Looking to reduce the overwhelm of feeding your family while saving time AND money? Meal planning is the answer — yes, even if you’ve tried before and failed. We can help you get meal planning ...

May 06, 202458 minEp. 291

What Are Hearty Salads Just For Me? PREVIEW

In this one, Meghan & Stacie answer a question from the listener’s boards about how to make hearty summer salads. Want to listen to the full episode? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or join our Super Fan Community today. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 02, 20246 min

How Can We Help? Our 2nd Listener Q&A

Well now we can't stop: You ask, we answer. This time around, we talk feeding the family during spring sports season, cooking for multiple diets (and picky eaters to boot!), and sharing mental load of feeding a family. Looking to reduce the overwhelm of feeding your family while saving time AND money? Meal planning is the answer — yes, even if you’ve tried before and failed. We can help you get meal planning right with our Meal Planning for Everyone audio course. We’ve made it possible for anyon...

Apr 29, 202456 minEp. 290

What Were Cooking & Eating Now: April 25, 2024

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. Looking to reduce the overwhelm of feeding your family? Want to save time and money too? Then it’s time to get serious about meal planning. Yes, even if you’ve tried before, and especially if you’re thinking, “But I’m not a planner.” Meal...

Apr 25, 202432 min

Which Grocery Delivery Services Are Worth It?

To help longtime listener Caitlin make sense of all the food and grocery delivery services, we go over all the ones worth considering — and a few that are not. Looking to reduce the overwhelm of feeding your family while saving time AND money? Meal planning is the answer — yes, even if you’ve tried before and failed. We can help you get meal planning right with our Meal Planning for Everyone audio course. We’ve made it possible for anyone to become a meal planner — even you! Crack your meal plan...

Apr 22, 202449 minEp. 289
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