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Didn't I Just Feed You

by Stacie Billis and Meghan Splawn

Didn’t I Just Feed You is a candid weekly podcast about feeding our families -- because, man, kids need to eat a lot. And frequently too! Co-hosts Stacie Billis and Meghan Splawn dig into everything from the high highs and low lows of meal planning to coping with picky eaters, the joys of dining out with kids to real-life wellness for families, all with a mission to make family meal time more fun and less stressful for busy parents. Armed with culinary prowess, practical advice, guest experts ranging from celebrity chefs to everyday parents in the trenches (you know, the real experts), a microphone and, yes, sometimes whiskey, Stacie and Meghan make life as the family cook easier. Or at least funnier.

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Episodes

  1. Last-Minute Holiday Recipes

    We love a good plan-ahead moment, but they aren’t always possible. These are our favorite last-minute holiday recipes to keep you in your back pocket, because we also love being real. And! An important reminder: Today’s episode is from the DIJFY Plus archive. If you’ve not been a Plus subscriber,...

  2. Holiday Cookies with Jesse Szewczyk

    Holiday cookie baking does not have to be complicated, but it helps to be a little bit strategic. Cookie expert Jesse Szewczyk helps us make smart (and totally delicious!) holiday cookie choices to get the most bang for our time. Also! An important reminder: Today’s episode is from the DIJFY Plus...

  3. Our Favorite Kids Books About Food

    With holiday gifting season upon us, we’re sharing our favorite kids books about food. All timeless classics that make great gifts and stocking stuffers. Also! An important reminder: Today’s episode is from the DIJFY Plus archive. If you’ve not been a Plus subscriber, it’s fresh content that we...

  4. Introducing: The Dinner Plan

    Today we’re sharing an episode from our friend Maggie Hoffman at The Dinner Plan. Every week, Maggie chats with a great cook about their go-to weeknight recipes, the cookbooks they couldn’t live without, and how they figure out dinner night after night even in challenging seasons. This week…

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  5. Four Winter Holiday Season Menus

    Don’t know what to cook for the holidays? We’ve got you covered with four different winter holiday menus — no thinking on your part required. Also! An important reminder: Today’s episode is from the DIJFY Plus archive. If you’ve not been a Plus subscriber, it’s fresh content that we handpicked to...

  6. Your Holiday Bake-Ahead Cheat Sheet

    Get ahead on your holiday baking without losing your mind (or entire weekends). We share a list of things to stock up on now, while prices are lower, and go over guidelines for just how long that pie crust can sit in your freezer. Also! An important reminder: Today’s episode is from the DIJFY…

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  7. Questions About DIJFY and How It All Started

    Surprise! We’re back with a fun bonus. We were recently interviewed by our friends at Tink Media and, instead of just writing out our answers, we recorded them — and now we’re excited to share them with you! Enjoy, and if you love podcasts as much as we do, check out Tink's newsletters (which we...

  8. 10 of the Most Important Things We Learned in Over 450 Episodes

    We’ve learned a lot over the last 6 years of producing Didn’t I Just Feed You — about ourselves, each other, food and the emotional weight that it carries for so many, entrepreneurship, and (so much) more. But these are the 10 most important things that we learned that we hope you’ll take with…

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  9. What We're Cooking & Eating Now: October 24th 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...

  10. Our Questions Answered (a Final FAQ Episode)

    In a final FAQ episode, we answer the most common questions about why we’re going on hiatus, plus a few of our own questions for each other. LINKS It’s Okay If You Want to Lose Weight. And If You Don’t Too. The logo-less DIJFY Cheese Me tote The Problem With The Picky Eaters Club (aka the Petty...

  11. Introducing - Thank You For Your Interest | All that Glitters Isn't Ghosted

    What happens when a dream job disappears into thin air? Today’s episode of Thank You for Your Interest feels like a good gossip sesh and you’re invited. Host Rebekah Sebastian interviews Morgan, an entertainment journalist who channeled her pandemic boredom into a booming business. When industry...

  12. How to Get the Chocolate Chip Cookie You Want Every Time

    Universally adored, a chocolate chip cookie is one of the recipes every home cook needs in their repertoire. This week, Meghan and Stacie share their favorite recipes and discuss how ingredients and techniques can make it the perfect recipe for your family. Links Meghan’s Substack Sarah Kiefer’s...

  13. What We're Cooking & Eating Now: October 10th 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...

  14. What To Do When You Don't Feel Like Cooking with Caro Chambers

    What's for dinner? It might seem impossible to answer some nights, but it's not! Caro Chambers knows what to do when you don't feel like cooking. LINKS What To Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking (the book!) What To Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking with Caro Chambers on Substack How to Get...

  15. The POV on Picky Eating You Never Hear

    Have you ever noticed that most experts who weigh in on picky eating usually have something in common? Well, we’re no longer in their company, but still have something to say about picky eaters — a perspective that you never really hear and that we hope will be helpful. LINKS Our Feeding Picky...

  16. What We're Cooking & Eating Now: September 26th 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...

  17. The Easiest Dinner Recipes We've Ever Made

    In all the years we’ve been making — and talking about — quick dinners and easy recipes, we’ve shared countless dinner ideas. So many, that we thought they should be whittled down into a power list of the absolute easiest dinner recipes we’ve ever made. This is that list. LINKS What Are…

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  18. Dinners That Require Minimal Cleanup

    Quick — and even one pot — dinners are not necessarily synonymous with super easy cleanup. We breakdown what to look in a recipe when you need cleanup to be nearly instant and share our favorite recipes that clean up easily too. STRESS-FREE SCHOOL LUNCHES Make packing 180 school lunches a breeze...

  19. What We're Cooking & Eating Now: September 12th 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...

  20. Fun Back-to-School Dinners to Make BTS Season More Joyful

    Back-to-School season can be a lot for our kids, so we’re making fun dinners that kids love to treat them at the end of a long school day (homework be damned!). STRESS-FREE SCHOOL LUNCHES Make packing 180 school lunches a breeze with our Stress-Free School Lunch Guide. You’ll get our…

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  21. School Lunches For Slow Eaters (PREVIEW)

    In this one, we share tips and school lunch recipes that work well for slow eaters so that they get some sustenance, even if their lunch period isn’t quite as much time as they typically need. Want to listen to the full episode? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or join DIJFY PLUS today. Want easy meal...

  22. Grocery Store Finds For Grab-and-Go Weekday Breakfasts

    Sometimes even the quickest breakfast recipe isn’t quick enough. These are our favorite grocery store finds for weekday mornings when the kids (and you?) need grab-and-go breakfasts that can fuel everyone on the run. STRESS-FREE SCHOOL LUNCHES Make packing 180 school lunches a breeze with our...

  23. Introducing: Care & Feeding

    We’re excited to share an episode that we think you’ll love from Care and Feeding, Slate’s parenting show with Jamilah Lemieux, Zak Rosen, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Lucy Lopez. In this episode, they talk food with one of our favorite guests, Priya Krishna, but if you’re looking for more triumphs…

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  24. Prep-Ahead Lunch Ideas that Aren’t Sandwiches

    Whether you prep school lunches ahead on a regular basis or just need some back-pocket ideas for your most hectic weeks, we’ve got prep-ahead school lunch ideas that aren’t sandwiches to last you the whole year long. Make packing 180 school lunches a breeze with our Stress-Free School Lunch…

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  25. What We're Cooking & Eating Now: August 22nd 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...

  26. How Can I Plan a Week of Lazy Dinners for Summer into Back-to-School?

    We’ve got the lazy dinners you need to enjoy the last days of summer eating while also managing the hectic back-to-school transition. Make packing 180 school lunches a breeze with our Stress-Free School Lunch Guide. You’ll get our tried-and-true school lunch packing tips, an essential school…

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  27. Our Most Recent Empties (PREVIEW)

    In this one, we’re sharing our latest empties: all the grocery items we bought — sometimes impulsively! — and used up entirely. These are products we think are worth it! Want to listen to the full episode? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or join DIJFY PLUS today. Want easy meal ideas, our favorite...

  28. Super Easy Meals with John of Preppy Kitchen

    As summer winds down and the school year ramps up, we're not just looking for easy meals, but super easy meals. We even called in reinforcements: John of Preppy Kitchen shares expertise honed while writing his latest book, Preppy Kitchen Super Easy: 100 Simple and Versatile Recipes. MEAL PLANNING...

  29. What We're Cooking & Eating Now: August 8th 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...

  30. What's a Good Process for Cleaning Out My Fridge and Pantry?

    Listener Ashely H. asked if we have a process for cleaning out the fridge and pantry and, why, yes, we do! After a long summer of cooking and hosting, we’re putting our process to use for a kitchen reset before school begins — and think you should do the same too. MEAL PLANNING FOR EVERYONE…

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  31. 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…

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  32. 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…

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  33. 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...

  34. 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...

  35. 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...

  36. 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…

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  37. 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...

  38. 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...

  39. 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…

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  40. 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…

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  41. 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...

  42. 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…

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  43. 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…

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  44. 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...

  45. 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...

  46. 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…

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  47. 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…

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  48. 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…

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  49. 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...

  50. 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...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Didn’t I Just Feed You is a candid weekly podcast about feeding our families -- because, man, kids need to eat a lot. And frequently too! Co-hosts Stacie Billis and Meghan Splawn dig into everything from the high highs and low lows of meal planning to coping with picky eaters, the joys of dining out with kids to real-life wellness for families, all with a mission to make family meal time more fun and less stressful for busy parents. Armed with culinary prowess, practical advice, guest experts ranging from celebrity chefs to everyday parents in the trenches (you know, the real experts), a microphone and, yes, sometimes whiskey, Stacie and Meghan make life as the family cook easier. Or at least funnier.

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Stacie Billis and Meghan Splawn

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Didn’t I Just Feed You is a candid weekly podcast about feeding our families -- because, man, kids need to eat a lot. And frequently too! Co-hosts Stacie Billis and Meghan Splawn dig into everything from the high highs and low lows of meal planning to coping with picky eaters, the joys of dining...

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