We’ve finally done it: we’ve recorded an entire episode in which we go full-on Petty Crocker. You all shared with us a couple of recent articles about feeding toddlers that have us fired up. Because if there’s one thing that gets our mom panties in a knot, it’s food experts telling you that your picky eater is a problem and they have the solution. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to our first fun sized episode of Didn’t I Just Feed You. In these episodes we’ll take 10-15 minutes to dig into a topic. Sometimes it will be both Stacie and Meghan, sometimes we’ll fly solo and there will the occasional guest expert too. We’ll have one a month — though we’ll be announcing soon how you can get a second one every month. Our first mini episode is very appropriate to cold and flu season: We’re digging into immunity boosting foods. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you listened to last year’s slow cooker episode, you know that we’re slow cooker skeptics. So was this week’s guest, Nicki Sizemore, until she found herself with two kids, scrambling for dinnertime solutions. That’s when she begrudgingly listened to her mom’s advice to give the crock pot a go. And like any professional cook would, she did it with the challenge to reinvent slow cooker meals. Nicki’s challenge turned into her latests cookbook, and she’s spilling all her slow cooker secrets to us. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Every season, we share all the things we’re cooking and eating right now — because we think they’ll help you figure out what to cook and eat too. These are our current life-saving, back-pocket mealtime solutions saving us from take-out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We’re not alarmists and we loathe using fear tactics, but here’s a cold, hard fact: we are consuming three times too much sugar. For kids, that means taking in about 64 lbs a year. While an excess of sugary foods and drinks is part of the problem, the real challenge is hidden sugar. In this episode, guest Jennifer Tyler Lee busts sugar myths, hones in on what matters (and what doesn’t) when it comes to managing sugar, and gives tips for reducing sugar in our cooking without giving up the foods or flavors we love. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We may not have new health and wellness goals, per se, but we do know that some foods just make us feel better than others. Our guest, Catherine McCord of Weelicious, agrees. Her new book, Smoothie Project: The 28-Day Plan to Feel Happy and Healthy No Matter Your Age is all about helping you feel great — no matter your age, diet, lifestyle or goals— by filling yourself up with smoothies that taste great and are easily packed with great-for-you ingredients. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

“Cheese Me” isn’t just a funny phrase we say too often on the show! Cheese boards, snack platters, and graze plates of all kinds are one of the smartest ways to eat and entertain during the holiday. Scratch that, year round. This week Meghan and Stacie share their best tips for building epic cheese boards the whole family will devour.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You asked and we answered! In this special bonus episode, Stacie and Meghan answer listener Emily’s request for gift ideas and our favorite products from the year. Its all here with lots of links to our favorite gifts (including the things we want for ourselves. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brian Stewart is BACK! Our resident cookbook expert and host of the popular podcast Salt + Spine podcast is back for our 2nd annual cookbook gift guide episode. Brian shares his picks for the best cookbooks of 2019 for parents, new cooks, and more. Plus both Stacie and Meghan share the cookbooks that are on their personal wish lists this year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our goal is always this: to give you the tools to make the most out of your kitchen for weeknights, busy mornings, and every moment in between. We’re entering holiday baking season full speed and we know that you have obligations that require cookies, cakes, or cinnamon rolls and we don’t want you to get overwhelmed. This week we’re joined by Cindy Rahe — professional food photographer and recipe developer who specializes in beautiful baked goods — to have a reality check about holiday baking. Here is the good news: you don’t have to make holiday baking complicated and you can bake in a smart and easy way with your kids, too. THIS WEEK’S EPISODE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FAVORITE BAKING INGREDIENT: OREGON FRUIT See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Following up from last week’s episode on what to feed a crowd, we’re here to help you handle Thanksgiving leftovers that we know you’ll be rich in this week. You know we’re sharing our favorite recipes for making the most of leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, and more (that our families love); But we’re also putting on our food professional hats to talk how to safely and practically deal with leftovers everyday too so that you can avoid food waste and never eat a stale meal again. HIS WEEK’S EPISODE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FAVORITE BAKING INGREDIENT: OREGON FRUIT See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The holidays are upon us and, for many, that means cooking for a crowd. If you’re not a frequent entertainer, figuring out how to cook for 20 people, or maybe even just  8, can be daunting. This week, we spend time going over the nitty gritty of how to think about serving a crowd, what to feed them, and how much to make. Stress no more: We’ve got you covered, from menu ideas to how many ounces of pie you should buy. THIS WEEK’S EPISODE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR NEW FAVE BAKING SHORTCUT: OREGON FRUIT See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Okay, family cooks: time to show us your tots! Or maybe it’s that we’re showing you ours. Either way: no, we’re not getting freaky. Rather, we’re talking tater tots. Because the beautifully golden brown nuggets of deliciousness can be so much more than a novelty treat. This week, we invite the guy who wrote the book on tots (literally!) to tell us how to use tater tots to turn simple, fast dinners into sure wins — especially with the kids. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One-pot meals are widely considered the most powerful tool in a busy home cook’s toolbox. And we agree — when done right. “Dump and stir” dinners run the risk of tasting as good as they sound (which is to say not good at all), which is why we invited one-pot meal expert Beth Lipton to help us make sure that we’re making our one-pot meals correctly. And that starts with ditching the notion that you have to use a pot. Listen for more mind-blowing tips that ensure your one vessel meals are well balanced with great texture and taste. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

“Feed Yourself First!” Inspiring words, or a saying you’d see on a gimmicky wall plaque? We’re not sure (both maybe?), but we think it's worth a conversation. And not just one about food. Because while it sounds nice — maybe even helpful — to have experts encouraging you to cook only things you love or let go of the guilt of eating whatever you want, we’re not so sure that’s actually helpful. Since helpful is our goal, we explore the many ways that you can nourish yourself and find more joy while feeding your family. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We once said that we think sauces are the secret to better weeknight meals and one of you said that we should really explain ourselves: so here we are! But don’t just take our word for it. We’ve brought on two sauce masters to talk to us about everything from their favorite sauces to improvising a sauce from scratch, how to make sauces ahead and how to freeze them too. Because when you have a good sauce within arm’s reach, you have a quick and easy way to add flavor to your cooking in no time This week’s episode is made possible by Banza Chickpea Pasta. —— CLICK THROUGH FOR YOUR EXCLUSIVE BANZA DISCOUNT CODE! —— See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You guys, we did it! We’ve cleared up a long-standing kitchen debate: what’s the difference between “dinner shortcuts” and “shortcut dinners,” and which is more important. Because we know you’ve been dying to know. AND… not only did we finally get the job done, but we also enlisted special ops dinner expert, Kelsey Nixon. So we’re pretty sure our answer is definitive: They are, in fact, different, and you need both. Get the deets and also each of our favorite shortcuts — both kinds. This week’s episode is made possible by Banza Chickpea Pasta. —— VIST OUR SITE TO GET YOUR EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT ON YOUR NEXT BANZA ORDER! —— See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We’ve accidentally started a quarterly series wherein we talk about what we are eating each season. Fall is a busy time for parents, it is also the start of holiday cooking. Classroom parties, trick-or-treat eats — all that cooking is closer than we think. This week we’re very simply talking about our fall pantries and what we really want to cook and bake (if you’re Meghan) this season. This week’s episode is made possible by MadeGood Foods and Banza Chickpea Pasta. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We dare you to ask us if every one of our 180 school lunches (per kid!) is inspired. — because, duh. No way. But we know someone whose lunches ARE always inspired. And she’s not a new mom either. In this episode, we tap school lunch packing master Gillian Fein of LaLa Lunchbox for all the tips on staying creative. Because she’s managed it for 10 years with 3 kids, so yea, we’ll take whatever she’s got. This week’s episode is made possible by Banza Chickpea Pasta and MadeGood Foods. Be sure to visit didntijustfeedyou.com for an EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT FOR DIJFY LISTENERS! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you’re anything like us, restricted spending is the first thing that comes to mind when budgeting. Not fun. Also not the full picture. This week, we speak with Amiyrah Martin of 4 Hats and Frugal for her fresh take on how to pack school lunches on a budget. From how she employs her kids to Mother Nature (you read right) in the process of staying on budget, Amiyrah shares the low down on keeping school lunch frugal and fun. This week’s episode is made possible by Banza Chickpea Pasta and Cabot Cheese. Thank you for supporting the brands that support us! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Yes, we are talking about snacks again. Much like your kids who keep asking for them in between meals, all our listeners (and our IRL parent friends) have been asking for more snack ideas and some guidance on smart snacks. This week we have Nutritionist (and Mom) Andrea Mathis (of Beautiful Eats and Things) and she’s guiding us through snack times, healthful snacks for our kids, and snacks for us busy parents — because hello, we’re hungry between meals too! Join us as we talk through our current snack situations at home, what we keep in our purses for snacks on the go and more. This week’s episode is made possible by MadeGood Foods and Cabot Cheese. Thank you for supporting the brands that support us! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Junk food. So delicious. So fun. So… controversial? We attempt to define junk food and, well, kinda fail. Because in the end, all food exists on a nutritional continuum and where you draw your line has to do with personal factors that cause us to land in all different places. So where does this conversation net out? We share where each of us lands, why we land there (including acknowledging our hypocrisies), and how we talk to our kids about junk food in hopes that exposing it all gives you food for thought — you know, the nourishing kind. This week’s episode is made possible by MadeGood Foods and Cabot Cheese. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pizza is a beloved family food — it is cheap, readily available, and can even be a vehicle for getting them to eat more vegetables. We recognize that delivery might be faster, so this week we’re debating the merits of making pizza from scratch at home. Do you shortcut the dough? Skip homemade sauce? And what is the best cheese for pizza at home anyway? We’re covering it all (or most of it anyway) in the next 60 minutes. This week’s episode is made possible by Cabot Cheese. Visit cabotcheese.coop for more information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Coffee fuels our parenting — we’re drinking it hot, cold, and leftover from the microwave. How does this modeled behavior impact our kids’ drive to drink coffee? Moreover what is the collective obsession between kids and tweens love of Starbucks. This week Stacie’s oldest joins us to talk about caffeine consumption among his peers and what he thinks about caffeine, Frappachinos and all the sugar in his favorite drinks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tweens are much like toddlers in many ways that mirror general child development— including picky eating tendencies. The combination of pickiness and growing autonomy can be disastrous for a parent who cares if their rapidly growing tween, gets food that actually nourishes them. School lunch is the hardest meal of the day, since it's so thoroughly out of our hands. This week we share the trials, tribulations and tips for making sure your tween eats a healthy lunch all school year long. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Being a fully functioning human at 6 am is hard. As much as we have the idea that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” drilled into our collective conscious, we just cannot deal with having to feed ourselves and our kids a healthy meal every morning from scratch. That’s why make ahead breakfasts are critical to eating well in the morning.  Sure, make ahead breakfasts will make your back-to-school season better, but there are many seasons of parenting where a prepped-and-ready or self-serve breakfast comes in handy all year long — and it might even mean you get to sleep in.  This week we’re sharing our favorite recipes and secret strategies for better breakfast with less effort.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We’re kicking off our back to school series with this energy: There is no time, we feel side swiped by back to school even though we knew it was coming for months. We thought we were prepared, but there are still 10 million more things to do. So this week, we’re taking a moment to stop, breathe, accept the crazy energy, and taking a look back at what worked for school lunches and our back to school spoilers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As we close out our mini summer season, we wanted to talk about another universally loved summer treat: s’mores! But it turns out that not everyone no the DIJFY crew is team graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows. Meghan and Stacie talk about the trouble with summer busyness, travel snacks and then Stacie gets free s’more’s therapy from cookbook author Dan Whalen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Its hot. No one wants to heat up the stove at the hottest part of the day to cook dinner, yet our families still expect to eat. Even harder? They are extra hungry after hot days at camp, sunny days at the pool, and those wicked travel days that summer brings. This week we’re bringing you all of our favorite no cook and low-cook summer meals for our families and we’re sharing our secrets for making salads your kids will actually eat. Hint: ditch the lettuce! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We can’t have a summer season without talking about the most iconic cooking method of summer: grilling. This week, we’re walking you through the numerous ways that the grill can make life as the family cook easier, cooler, and more delicious. As we get into the subject of grilling, Stacie reveals her personal obstacles to getting to the grill while Meghan dives deep into her own love story with the grill (thanks, Alton Brown). You know we’re sharing all our favorite recipes, tips, plus we spend an extraordinary amount of time talking about pizza and how you’ve probably been doing the whole marinade thing wrong. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Whatever you call them — Popsicles, freeze pops, ice pops, freezies, Otter Pops — easy homemade popsicle recipes never fail to save the day. And when you know how to make them nutritious, the sky’s the limit. Listen for everything you need to know to make Popsicles sweet, healthy, and good for breakfast. Or dinner, too, if you’re Meghan! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of weight loss, experiences with disordered eating, and other sensitive topics related to dieting and diet culture. We’re kicking off the summer season with bikini body talk! When we recently confided in each other that we feel guilty —and even like bad feminists — for wanting to lose weight, we realized it was time to talk. In this week’s episode, we chat about body positivity, Intuitive Eating, Healthy At Every Size, and the anti-diet movement (or are they movements?), and how we reconcile each with our privilege, desires, and motherhood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In talking to MS, RD, and cookbook author, Katie Morford, about her book Prep: The Essential College Cookbook, we realized that it's more than a quintessential collection of recipes that kids should know how to make before leaving home. It's a fantastic, simple guide for any beginner home cook, regardless of age. We talk about the basic kitchen skills we all need to master and the recipes that help us master them well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As we begin to wind down season two, we share the recipes we’re cooking and think you should be cooking too. These are our lifesavers, the back-pocket recipes saving us from take-out night after night. We share the recipes with notes on what makes each great and how it can easily be adapted to suit your family, schedule, and budget too. This is our cheat sheet. And now it’s yours too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of the questions we’re most frequently asked is how to get kids to eat vegetables. The answer is easy: Make ‘em taste good. Turning that answer into a reality at your dinner table… not so much. In this episode, we invite toddler mama and anti-diet registered dietician Min Kwon to talk about how to make vegetables appealing to kids (and to grown ups too). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Freezer meals have long had a negative connotation, but if you embrace it, your freezer will come to hold the most useful stock in your kitchen. Stacie & Meghan go over what to freeze, what not to freeze, and how to freeze it to make weeknight cooking quick and easy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hummus, hummus, the magical dip, the more you use it, the more you … get to relax about dinner, because, you guys, this stuff really is magic. It’s kid-friendly, high in protein, and good for way more than a snack or lunch. Once you start using hummus as more than a sandwich spread or a dip for veggies and pita chips, a world of 10-20 minute dinner options opens up before you. From how to turn it into a pasta sauce to using it to transform a boring rotisserie chicken into an exciting meal, we share our favorite ideas for turning hummus into a legit family dinner. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On some level, we all know it: Pasta is a kitchen hero. But have you grasped the many reasons why that’s so? Or how to put it to best use no matter what the circumstance? Or how to cook it perfectly? In this episode, we share ALL the pasta tips, recipes, and ideas, from ones that will help you have more fun in the kitchen with your kids to others that will get you out of the kitchen faster. Because pasta can do both, and so much more too. Show notes for this episode and more can be found at didntijustfeedyou.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Inspired by our IRL time together, we dig into sleepover dinner ideas and ways to make cooking for a gaggle of kids easier. We also touch on “Mommy Juice” culture, because we get it. Wine to relax: who doesn't want that? Well, lots of people, including sober parents. So is the whole “Mommy Juice” trope problematic, or are we taking things too seriously? This time, we have a strong opinion. #SorryNotSorry See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We almost titled this "53 Minutes of Meghan Complaining," but agree with writer Cleo Wade: Complaints have no magic. Still, we have a lot to say about the weight we feel being the ones responsible for feeding our families & we have a hunch we're not alone. That's why it felt important to have the conversation. Here it is, but with only the complaints that led to compassion & helpful ideas. Because the real magic happens when families (kids included) find their own, personal sense of balance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We want to be good citizens, but reducing waste in the kitchen can feel like an overwhelming task — unless you take the balanced and mindful approach shared with us by Roe of Brown Kids. Roe talks to us about the connection between reducing our footprint, minimalism, and financial freedom. From how to shop to the Jar Method of storing produce to last longer, we dig deep into practical tips that are good for the Earth and even better for you, your wallet, and your sense of freedom and joy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In episode 5, we revealed the truth about eating out with kids. Take all of that, from worrying about impending meltdowns to overtipping staff who rightly hate your children, & do it early in the day so that you can go home buzzed & have to CONTINUE PARENTING FOR HOURS. That's brunch. But if you insist, we have tips for how to survive — or maybe even make it fun. Or at least easy & delicious.   Show notes for this episode can be found at Didn't I Just Feed You.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

“What is the best way to teach the world of spices to young ones?” is not only a question we ponder often, but an actual question that came from our listener’s group a few weeks ago. Luckily, we’ve got an in with the Chief Spice Mama. This week we explore the spices in our kitchens with renewed vigor and insight after talking with Kanchan Koya. Spices — dried and ground or even fresh herbs and aromatics — are actual magic ingredients just sitting in our cabinets ready to make vegetables taste better, to add flavor without extra fat or sugar, and more. Here’s how we’re spicing up our families food with just a handful of ingredients and without a bunch of fussy recipes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The hellish few hours between school and dinner, marked with relentless begging for snacks, might break us! Figuring out snack time is hard enough — how to keep our pantry stocked with healthy, kid-friendly options that work at home and on-the-go without breaking the bank — but also walking the line between keeping the kids sated, while not ruining dinner is enough to drive you mad. So we go over ALL the tips, ideas, recipes, and products to help you figure snack time out once and for all. Show notes for this episode can be found at Didn't I Just Feed You.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What can be served plain or in soup, with pasta or in a sandwich, covered with sauce or with dip on the side, packed with vegetables or even leftovers… shall we go on? We can. Because meatballs! They’re magic for a family cook. We know that making them can be a production, but we have all the tips to ensure that it doesn't. Follow them, and meatballs will become a weeknight go-to. You'll even have leftovers. Links and recipes from this episode can be found at the show notes page on Didn't I Just Feed You.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Intentional Leftovers or “Next overs” might just be the answer to faster weeknight dinners that don’t involve hours of cooking each weekend. You’ve heard each Meghan and Stacie make the case for meal planning and meal prep, but this week’s guest David Tamarkin, Epicurious’ Digital Director and Author of Cook90, brings a new idea to our virtual dinner table: cook once and eat twice at every opportunity with intentional leftovers. This simple concept is game-changer for meal planning and prep —, especially for busy parents. We talk with David about High-Intensity Interval Cooking, which staples make the best leftovers (and maybe which make the worst), plus he tells us how beans gave him a glimpse at parenthood and how Intentional Leftovers can help you create a cooking cycle that works, even when you don’t feel like cooking. As always notes for this show can be found at Didn't I Just Feed You.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Everyone’s talking about Marie Kondo and her KonMari method of organizing, detailed in her best-selling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, and featured in her runaway Netflix hit, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. Meghan’s a fan and Stacie’s not sold, but they both agree that different rules apply in the kitchen. The catch: they don’t agree on what the rules should be. What happens when nothing in the kitchen sparks joy? Or when a pared-down kitchen leaves little that sparks joy for your kid, who you’d like to see take more ownership in the kitchen? And what about the fact that, as family cooks, our needs are constantly shifting as our children (and their schedules) grow and change? This week, Stacie and Meghan grapple with the idea that, perhaps, joy is not the best guiding principle for busy family cooks trying to organize and pare down their kitchens. Show notes for this episode can be found at Didn't I Just Feed You.com.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We know you love your slow cooker, and we use our a ton too. But we’re not sold on it being the answer to every parent’s dinner woes. In fact, we’ve got some major issues with crock pot cooking. But once we're done telling you all the ways you can do better, we also tell you how to maximize it. Because the slow cooker is perfect for some things. And if you're going to wait for 6+ hrs for dinner, it'd better be good. Show notes for this episode can be found at Didn't I Just Feed You.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Our Sponsors:* See how you can kick your allergies to the curb at getcurex.com. Treatment starts as low as $59 a month, and if you sign up now, you can save 80% off the $49 sign-up fee.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy