Didn't I Just Feed You

Are you looking to scale down holiday meals? Between quarantine, picky kids, and way more intimate family gatherings, we know many of you are looking for how to make a smaller Thanksgiving dinner — or festive meal for any upcoming holiday. In this month’s mini episode, we answer a listener’s voicemail and share everything we know about how to scale down big meals and holiday recipes. See acast.com...

If you ask us, one of the most important home cooking skills is how to bake pie. And here’s the thing: there’s not just one right way. In this episode, we delve deep into everything from types of pies to pie crusts and fillings, decorating pies to doctoring store-bought ones so that they feel more like homemade. Basically, we delve into everything you need to know to make any type from elaborate t...

We’re not playing this year: we’re tired, and hungry, and taking easy very seriously. Apps can’t just be easy the way every recipe under the sun is described as easy. They need to be two letters easy. They need to be EZ! So in this episode, we’re sharing easy holiday appetizers and easy appetizer ideas that are easy to cook, easy to portion, easy to eat, and of course, made with store-bought short...

Soup szn is upon us, and we start our musings on soup with the big question: Is soup even dinner? We believe that it can be, but not without all the right components: from a rich broth and variety of hearty elements, to fantastic toppings, and yes, sometimes filling sides. This may sound like a lot of work, but it truly doesn’t have to be. And when it call comes together easily, you can’t get a mo...

Election anxiety, worry over a second quarantine, and our general dread of the holidays stuck at home has got us both thinking about comfort food. This month’s mini episode is a slightly revealing looking at what foods bring us soothe us individually. Stacie and Meghan discuss the universal ideal of comfort food (pasta, creamy cheese, chocolate) and how are personal cravings align or don’t during...

We’re not astrologers, but we love talking about astrology. In fact, we love it so much that this episode went from mini to full-length without us even noticing!  We were having too much fun talking about all the sun signs and predicting what they might like eating most. So, in honor of Scorpio season, we bring you our totally unprofessional, but super fun food horoscopes. A food for every sign! S...

We promise that we get the bean jokes out the way early in this episode to make way for serious bean conversation. Because, sure, beans are funny, but they’re also our number one pantry staple thanks to their wild versatility, affordability, and nutritional impact. They go into the pot hard and dry, and come out soft and delicious. It’s like magic, and we talk all about how you can harness their w...

People always ask us if we get tired of cooking and the answer is a resounding YES. But as professional cooks, we also have a collection of well-honed tools that we use on nights when we just can’t. Easy freezer meals are one of the tools we use most. And they are not only a gift to your future self, but also a great way to support others, from new parents to sick loved ones. See acast.com/privacy...

Winter is coming and instead of crying (out loud), we’re trying to get ahead by collecting inspiration for family fun. Whether you can go outside all year long or have to stay in cozy from the cold, we’ve got ideas for how to make winter and the holidays season fun, even though everything is different this year. Oh, and part of everything being different is that we’re exhausted, so trust us: we’ve...

2020 couldn’t be more scary, and damn it, we’re taking Halloween as an opportunity to embrace the madness instead of letting it get us down. We’re leaning into Halloween even though it’ll look different this year and have plenty of ideas for you to do the same. Whether you’re staying home with family, attending a small gathering, or looking for safe ways to go out, we’ve got you covered. See acast...

This week is not about the recipes that we think kids should master before they leave home. Nope. This is about survival. In this episode, we talk about how to prep your pantry and your recipe box to empower kids to cook for themselves at nearly any age. This week is a permission slip to say: you’re on your own. Thank you, YOYO dinners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Ad...

All of Stacie and Meghan's kids are back to school which means we need an easy cocktail that's also low in alcohol. This month's mini episode is filled with ideas for 2 or 3 ingredient cocktails as well as low-alcohol drinks that you can have after school but won't put you to sleep before bedtime stories.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inqui...

When Stacie asked members of the Didn’t I Just Feed You Listener’s Group to name their favorite kitchen tool under $50, we had no idea the response would be so resounding. You all have strong opinions about your kitchen tools! And — no surprise — so do we. This week, we’re sharing our favorites and our listeners’ favorites too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising...

If you think the Mediterranean diet is a Diet (with a capital D), you’d be wrong. At least according to Sheela Prakash. Despite being a dietician (as well as a professional recipe developer), Sheela explains that the Mediterranean way of eating is a way of life that includes a little of everything. Her book “Mediterranean Every Day” is a testament to that. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt...

More than ever, having a lunch strategy that includes make-ahead lunches will save us. We break down several make- and prep-ahead strategies that can be combined for any schedule or school situation. Even those of you who aren’t make-ahead cooks will get in on this, because we refuse to be in the kitchen all. day. long. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiri...

There is nothing more magical than turning bits and pieces of leftovers, pantry items, and all those things in the fridge about turn into a satisfying family-meal. And the best part, bowl meals can be customized. Eating well while moving fast, reducing waste, and making sure everyone gets what they want? Magical indeed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiri...

Sparked by a conversation in our What We’re Eating Now episode, we’ve dedicated a whole episode to the wonder that is watermelon. Don’t worry, we only sing Harry Styles once. Check out this mini episode for all of our favorite ideas for eating melon before its gone for the season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...

Back-to-school is all turned around this year, but at least one thing will remain the same: lunch. Whether you’re packing lunches for school, as a grab-and-eat meal at home, or asking the kids are making their own damn lunches, we’ve got ideas. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pri...

It’s our favorite point in the season: where we share with you what we’ve been cooking in our kitchens. While still in summer quarantine, we’re soaking up as much outside time as possible. So, yea, lots of grilling. And other stuff too. All of it delicious and easy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: htt...

Ever heard of the Newlywed Game? In this week’s episode — our 100th! — Stacie and Meghan play their own version of the game and answer questions to see how well they’ve gotten to know each other over the course of recording 100+ episodes in the 2 years since Didn’t I Just Feed You launched. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran...

We’ve got 99 problems and messing up dinner is one. No, seriously. We mess up dinner, too, and so do the chefs, cookbook authors, and culinary professionals we interview. So this week, we’re going to share how all of us save a meal that we’ve messed up. Too spicy? To salty? Kinda bland? Here’s what you need to do. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: ht...

We almost called this episode “The One When Meghan Comes Around on Hot Dogs,” but decided that it doesn’t do our conversation justice. It’s not just that Meghan has come around on serving a hot dogs with mustard or ketchup for dinner. It’s also that she, like Stacie, is SOLD and, together, we share TONS of ideas for turning hot dogs into delicious, creative dinners that are as fun and delicious as...

Love or hate the word hack, making ice cream easier to eat, serve, or just more fun is a busy parent’s dream, especially in this never ending summer we’re experiencing right now. We’re inspired by a brand that has been a huge supporter of Didn’t I Just Feed You, Breyers CarbSmart. Plus, we’ve been eating so many of their delicious low-carb bars that we had to share some of the ways that we’re hack...

Relaxed summer dinners are the best — until you realize that you have an easy main in mind, but no sides. Since we understand that having to turn on the stove or crank the oven to round out your meal defeats the point, we’ve put together our best tips, ideas, and recipes for easy summer sides. Here’s to ALL of your summer cooking being quick and easy — and delicious too. See acast.com/privacy for...

One of the questions we get asked most is whether busy home cooks need an air fryer? Like, HONESTLY? Even if we have a high-quality toaster oven or a convection oven? This week, Meghan chats 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. See acast.com/privacy for p...