
Hosted by Stacie Billis and Meghan Splawn · EN
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.

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, it’s fresh content that we handpicked to make your holiday season easier. Honestly, it will help even if you have listened before: we specifically chose this episode because it’s chock full of important annual reminders that will help you keep it both relaxed and delicious.Also remember that our free community is closing down at the end of 2024, so ignore the call to join us there and, instead, focus on the meat and potatoes — so to speak — of the episode! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 archive. If you’ve not been a Plus subscriber, it’s fresh content that we handpicked to make your holiday season easier. Honestly, it will help even if you have listened before: we specifically chose this episode because it’s chock full of important annual reminders that will help you keep it both relaxed and delicious.Also remember that our free community is closing down at the end of 2024, so ignore the call to join us there and, instead, focus on the meat and potatoes — so to speak — of the episode!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 handpicked to make your holiday season easier. Honestly, it will help even if you have listened before: we specifically chose this episode because it’s chock full of important annual reminders that will help you keep it both relaxed and delicious.Also remember that our free community is closing down at the end of 2024, so ignore the call to join us there and, instead, focus on the meat and potatoes — so to speak — of the episode!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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, Maggie talks with Dan Souza of America’s Test Kitchen about how to really prep ahead for Thanksgiving, and what he’ll make for dinner before the holiday hits. Grab the recipe and cookbook recommendations for free at The Dinner Plan on Substack.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 make your holiday season easier. Honestly, it will help even if you have listened before: we specifically chose this episode because it’s chock full of important annual reminders that will help you keep it both relaxed and delicious.Also remember that our free community is closing down at the end of 2024, so ignore the call to join us there and, instead, focus on the meat and potatoes — so to speak — of the episode!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Plus archive. If you’ve not been a Plus subscriber, it’s fresh content that we handpicked to make your holiday season easier. Honestly, it will help even if you have listened before: we specifically chose this episode because it’s chock full of important annual reminders that will help you keep it both relaxed and delicious.Also remember that our free community is closing down at the end of 2024, so ignore the call to join us there and, instead, focus on the meat and potatoes — so to speak — of the episode!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 *actually* read - they give the best podcast recommendations!) and listen to their fab podcast, Feed the Queue.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 you too. We hope you’ll listen and walk away feeling like you can (mostly) stay sane and well fed. XoLINKSMeghan on Substack Meghan on Instagram @meghan_splawnStacie on Substack Stacie on Instagram @staciebillisStacie’s siteStacie’s cookbook, Make It Easy: 120 Mix-and-Match Recipes to Cook from Scratch -- with Smart Store-Bought Shortcuts When You Need ThemStacie’s second cookbook, Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner: 50 Winning Ways to Cook It Up!Lots of helpful DIJFY playlists on Spotify, including our Must-Listen Episodes, episodes about Feeding Picky Eaters, ones that focus on essential Kitchen Skills, and ones that aim to support your parenting around foodWhat’s the Difference Between All the Salts?What Kitchen Tools Will Save Me Time?How Do I Season Food So That It (Actually) Tastes Good?What Are Back Pocket Dinners (and Why Do We Love Them)?The Special Episode on Special BreadMeal Planning For Everyone (get your copy to keep forever before the end of the year!)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 planning is the #1 most reliable way to reduce stress and save time and money, so we’ve made it possible for anyone to become a meal planner on their own terms with our Meal Planning for Everyone audio course. Crack your meal planning code: learn more today.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.LINKSIt’s Okay If You Want to Lose Weight. And If You Don’t Too.The logo-less DIJFY Cheese Me toteThe Problem With The Picky Eaters Club (aka the Petty Crocker episode)Our Chicken Nugget Salad story in EpicuriousMeghan on Instagram: @meghan_splawnMeghan on SubstackStacie’s websiteStacie on Instagram: @staciebillisStacie on SubstackAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy