We’ve been trained to believe it, but is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? The answer — or answers as it may be — might surprise you.  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 think I’m not a planner. Meal planning is the #1 most reliable way to reduce stress and save time and money, so we’ve made it possible for anyone...

Want to know how to meal plan (well enough) to save money on groceries? We talk through the meal planning tips and tools that go the furthest to maximize your grocery budget. 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 save time and money, so...

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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Manukora and use my code DIJFY for a great deal: https://manukora.com * Check out Whole Foods : https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com * Sign up today at butcherbox.com/DIJFY and use code DIJFY to choose your free...

Everyone loves fried food, but not everyone feels comfortable frying at home — we’re here to change that! We go over the basics of how to fry and even share tips on avoiding a big mess or getting hurt so that you can fry with confidence. We're kicking off 2024 with a new DIJFY Listener Survey to hear more about what you want from Didn't I Just Feed You. From what you love most to the things you wish we'd change, from topics you'd like us to cover to specific episode suggestions, this survey...

Dried herbs and spices are an affordable way to add, change, and play with flavor. But how do you use them from the hip?! We've got answers that will empower you to cook with dried herbs and spices even when you aren't following a recipe. From how to pair them with each other to using them creatively, we'll help you get the most out of your spice cabinet.  We're kicking off 2024 with a new DIJFY Listener Survey to hear more about what you want from us. From what you love most to the things...

We chat with Rachel Nielson of the 3 in 30 Takeaways For Moms podcast about how moms can declutter their "shoulds" around feeding a family, in the same way they might declutter a messy closet.  We're kicking off 2024 with a new DIJFY Listener Survey to hear more about what you want from Didn't I Just Feed You. From what you love most to the things you wish we'd change, from topics you'd like us to cover to specific episode suggestions, this survey is where you can let us know how to plan a...

These are the best one-pot meals, one-pan meals, and sheet pan dinners that are best for winter cooking. Because easy clean up is always in season. We're kicking off 2024 with a new DIJFY Listener Survey to hear more about what you want from us. From what you love most to the things you wish we'd change, from topics you'd like us to cover to specific episode suggestions, this survey is where you can let us know how to plan a year of content that will serve you best. And we promise that it...

Happy New Year! Meghan and Stacie look at the year ahead and talk about their goals for feeding their families, and the podcast. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code dijfy50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ * Check out Greenlight and use my code dijfy for a great deal: https://greenlight.com/ * Check out HomeThreads.com/DIJFY to get a code for 15% off your first order! * Check out Whole Foods : https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com Advertising Inquiries:...

Stacie and Meghan share their favorite 2023 episodes of Didn’t I Just Feed You. You can listen to each of their favorites on Spotify, where we’ve made playlists for you: Stacie’s Favorite Episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0GXtdIJB6x49yYRJ4qpbC1?si=e51bf70b2f7e4e9bMeghan’s Favorite Episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5idoS0Zz6Yyro1CbobOBwt?si=fd9997e9879f4f0c And don’t forget to join the FREE Didn’t I Just Feed You community to share your favorites of the year! (It’s also the...

We’re taking a moment this holiday season to reheat a beloved episode where we talked through ways to help take care of others. From the nuts and bolts of setting up a meal train to thinking about when and how to help, we have tons of tips and recipe ideas that make feeding others easier. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code dijfy50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ * Check out Greenlight and use my code dijfy for a great deal: https://greenlight.com/ * Check out...

In this reheated episode originally published as a bonus episode for our subscribers, Meghan and Stacie share winter salad inspiration that will leave you excited to eat your greens again. Tired of being stuck in the kitchen while everyone else gets to mix, mingle, and nibble their way through the holidays? Our Make-Ahead Holiday Handbook will help you prep as much as possible ahead of time. It comes with 20 classic holiday recipes (your holiday cookies! cinnamon rolls! beef roast!), a...

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. Our Sponsors: * Check out ByHeart and use my code DIJFY for a great deal: https://byheart.com/ * Check out Factor 75 and use my code dijfy50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ * Check out Greenlight and use my code dijfy for...

Always and forever searching for your go-to holiday cookie? We’ve got an approach to holiday cookie baking that retains the joy and reduces your effort. Plus, we’ve got all the holiday cookie recipes worth your time (because we’ve tried them all). Tired of being stuck in the kitchen while everyone else gets to mix, mingle, and nibble their way through the holidays? We’ve got you covered! Our Make-Ahead Holiday Handbook will help you prep as much as possible ahead of time. With 20 classic...

The holiday season brings school break, pop-in visitors, and overnight guests — all of which means a lot of feeding. Make-ahead breakfasts help make the job of feeding people 24-7 a little bit easier. And our make-ahead holiday breakfasts do it with festive panache on top of it all.  LINKS  Tired of being stuck in the kitchen while everyone else gets to mix, mingle, and nibble their way through the holidays? We’ve got you covered! Our Make-Ahead Holiday Handbook will help you prep as much as...

In this reheated episode we speak with cookbook author and Jewish cooking expert Leah Koenig about what might be the greatest holiday food of all time: latkes! From the surprising role that cheese plays in the history of latkes to tips for frying them up perfectly, this is your latke playbook. And, yes, you should have a latke playbook even if you don’t celebrate the holiday. We say, latkes for all!  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code DIJFY for a great deal:...

It's time for our 6th annual Best Cookbooks of the Year episode with Brian Stewart of the Salt + Spine podcast. This isn't your average cookbooks of the year list: we prompt Brian to curate a list specifically for busy home cooks. From the best cookbooks for tired parents to the best cookbooks to gift kids who love to cook (or teenagers who don't but really should), this list has you covered. LINKS Baking by Feel: Recipes to Sort Out Your Emotions (Whatever They Are Today!) by Becca...

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. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code DIJFY for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com/ * Check out ByHeart and use my code DIJFY for a great deal: https://byheart.com/ * Check out Factor 75 and use my code dijfy50...

Inspired by Alyssa Blask Campbell's new book, Tiny Humans, Big Emotions, we asked the founder of Seed and Sew to help us navigate the big feelings that arise around food and the holidays. From mealtime meltdowns to grandparent comments about food and bodies to our teens, we talk about finding steadiness in the chaos.  LINKS  Tired of being stuck in the kitchen while everyone else gets to mix, mingle, and nibble their way through the holidays? We’ve got you covered! Our Make-Ahead Holiday...

Ever wonder how General Tso's chicken got its name — or who General Tso was? In her gorgeous new book, Chinese Menu, Grace Lin tells the stories of some of the most popular Chinese menu items. She shares these stories with us, why she wanted to tell them, and along the way, gives us a deeper understanding of resilience and triumph behind these foods, and what makes them undeniably American.   LINKS  Chinese Menu by Grace LinGrace Lin's other booksMore about Grace LinGrace's podcasts, Kids Ask...

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. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code DIJFY for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com/ * Check out Factor 75 and use my code dijfy50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ * Check out Greenlight and use my code...

Impressive holiday and celebratory meals don't need to center meat – and we have evidence. We even surprised ourselves with the number of show-stopping vegetarian dinner ideas we came up with that can take center stage for veggie lovers and omnivores, alike. It's time to eat your veggies!   LINKS  @cookingincombatbootsOur favorite everyday mandoline slicerRicotta PolpetteTenderheart: A Cookbook About Vegetables and Unbreakable Family Bonds by Hetty McKinnonThe Best Grilling Cookbook Every...

With Halloween — and all the related chatter about kids, candy, and sugar — coming up, we decided to reheat an episode with pediatric dietician Jill Castle from the very beginning of Didn’t I Just Feed You. While the interview is the same, our take on sugar has changed a bit, so we recorded a whole new intro. You’ll want to listen to this one even if you did way back when.  LINKS  Our episode with Jessica Wilson, What Anti-Diet Gets Wrong with Jessica Wilson, MS, RDJessica Wilson on...

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. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code DIJFY for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com/ * Check out Factor 75 and use my code dijfy50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ * Check out Greenlight and use my...

Make-Ahead Dinners are more than just prepped ingredients: these dinner recipes can be make-ahead to the point where all you have to do is apply heat and serve. They take a little planning ahead and require some storage space in your fridge or freezer, but will save you in your most hectic seasons — and still keep dinner tasty. LINKS  Lou of @eat.at.dads Rosalynn Daniels (@rosalynndaniels) Greens and Grits casseroleOur episode, How to Make Chili for the Chili HatersOur episode, Easy Freezer...

We had no idea when we first mentioned special bread that we’d light our audience aflame! You all want to know — and want to know badly: what is special bread, anyway? We’re finally here to answer.  LINKS Jim Lahey No-Knead Bread recipe https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/11376-no-knead-bread Savory Baking by Erin McDowell https://amzn.to/3LO7UtU   Erin McDowell Fry Bread Recipe: https://didntijustfeedyou.com/frybread-recipe-savory-baking-cookbook-erin-mcdowell/ Our 2-Ingredient Magic...