Didn't I Just Feed You

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 to become a meal planner on their own terms with our Meal Planning for Everyone audio course. Crack your meal planning code: learn more now!

LINKS 

• Navitas Cacao and Greens powder  
• Our Apple Pie Smoothie
• Our Yogurt Chia Pudding
• Our recipe for Cinnamon Toast Overnight Oats
• Our episode, Make-Ahead Breakfasts 
• Our episode, Easy Breakfasts Kids Can Make Themselves

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 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.

LINKS 

• Meal Planning for Everyone audio course
• Our episode, How to Make a Meal Plan Template (requires a subscription/membership)
• Our episode, Meal Planning on a Budget 
• Our episode, Meal Planning Isn’t Magic But You Should Do It Anyway
• Our episode, How to Grocery Shop Without a Meal Plan
• Our episode, Reverse Meal Planning  
• Global Food Prices Index

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.

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 is where you can let us know how to plan a year of content that will serve you best: The 2024 Didn't I Just Feed You Listener Survey

LINKS 

• Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner 
• Spider for frying https://amzn.to/3GSy6Ru 
• Long, heat-resistant tongs https://amzn.to/3NwL22X 
• Made In 7.5 quart Dutch oven https://amzn.to/41Au4XA  
• Fry Away https://amzn.to/48ij5nI 
• Oxo splatter shield https://amzn.to/48p1Cdl 
• How to Make KFC-Style Fried Chicken https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-crispy-juicy-fried-chicken-that-s-better-than-kfc-242602  
• Fritto Misto https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/fritto-misto  
• How to Make the Very Best Southern Hush Puppies https://www.thekitchn.com/hush-puppies-recipe-23048114 
• How to Pakora Pretty Much Anything https://food52.com/blog/28097-how-to-make-pakora 
• How to Make Doughnuts: A Step-by-Step Guide https://www.thekitchn.com/doughnut-recipe-22971181 
• Alton Brown’s Tempura recipe https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/tempura-recipe-1922465 
• French Fries https://www.recipetineats.com/french-fries/ 
• Sugar-Dusted Beignets https://joythebaker.com/sugar-dusted-beignets/ 
• Churros https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/churros-recipe 
• Vegan Churros with Vegan Caramel Sauce https://chicanoeats.com/vegan-churros/ 
• Loukoumades https://www.mygreekdish.com/recipe/loukoumades/ 
• Fry Bread https://didntijustfeedyou.com/frybread-recipe-savory-baking-cookbook-erin-mcdowell/

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 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 will only take a few minutes. Do it now! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsTEI8_-Y8qdE7XOJuXTAw-gSArzwyBiEuXRco_QMlBQ9UHQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

LINKS 

• Our episode, Spice Up Your Family’s Food
• The Spice House https://www.thespicehouse.com/ 
• Burlap and Barrel https://www.burlapandbarrel.com/ 
• Penzey’s Spices https://www.penzeys.com/ 
• Spiceology https://spiceology.com/ 
• The Ultimate Spice Pairing Guide https://delishably.com/spices-seasonings/The-Ultimate-Spice-Pairing-Guide 
• Tarka Oil by Paro https://fromparo.com/products/tarka-oil 
• The Flavor Bible https://amzn.to/471I4KL
• Food Herb and Spice Pairing Chart (Thanks, Lena!) https://bkc-od-media.vmhost.psu.edu/documents/HO_PE_foodherbspicepairing.pdf 

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 year of content that will serve you best: The 2024 Didn't I Just Feed You Listener Survey

LINKS 

• Didntijustfeedyou.com/links 
• Family Food Traditions (Even If Food is Hard For Your Family), our interview with Rachel on her pod, 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms
• Rachel's worksheet for DIJFY listeners! https://3in30podcast.com/DIJFY
• Rachel's food joy recipe: "Guiltless" Alfredo on Our Best Bytes

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 will only take a few minutes. Do it now! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsTEI8_-Y8qdE7XOJuXTAw-gSArzwyBiEuXRco_QMlBQ9UHQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

LINKS 

• Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner cookbook https://amzn.to/37NMyf2 
• Our episode, How To Make Chili https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/didnt-i-just-feed-you/id1419175088?i=1000601828580 
• Our episode, How To Braise Everything, From Beef to Beans https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/didnt-i-just-feed-you/id1419175088?i=1000500760770 
• Anyday cookware https://cookanyday.com/ 
• Chicken Biscuit Pot Pie https://didntijustfeedyou.com/chicken-biscuit-pot-pie/ 
• Creamy Beef and Shells https://www.thekitchn.com/beef-and-shells-22959477
• Philly Cheesesteak Pasta https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-philly-cheesesteak-pasta-skillet-248217 
• Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs (to pair with any veg!) https://www.thekitchn.com/garlic-butter-chicken-thighs-recipe-23024746
• Shortcut Shepherd’s Pie https://didntijustfeedyou.com/weeknight-shepherds-pie-recipe/ 
• Sloppy Joe recipe https://www.thekitchn.com/sloppy-joe-recipe-259083 
• Gumbo recipe https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-chicken-andouille-sausage-gumbo-recipes-from-the-kitchn-178895
• One Skillet Lasagna or ravioli lasagna https://didntijustfeedyou.com/speedy-skillet-ravioli-lasagna-recipe/
• Spanakorizo https://souvlakiforthesoul.com/spanakorizo/ 
• Feijoada https://www.oliviascuisine.com/feijoada-recipe/ 
• Sheet Pan Sausage and Cabbage https://didntijustfeedyou.com/recipe-sheet-pan-sausage-and-cabbage-with-a-creamy-mustard-sauce/
• Sheet Pan Lemon Pepper Salmon with Crispy Potatoes https://www.thekitchn.com/sheet-pan-lemon-pepper-salmon-with-potatoes-and-leeks-23312777
• Sheet Pan Shake and Bake https://didntijustfeedyou.com/diy-shake-n-bake-sheet-pan-dinner-recipe/
• Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas https://didntijustfeedyou.com/recipe-sheet-pan-chicken-fajitas-with-lime-crema/
• Sheet Pan Vegetarian Fajitas https://staciebillis.com/sheet-pan-vegetarian-fajitas-everyone-will-love/ 
• Mississippi Pot Roast https://www.thekitchn.com/mississippi-pot-roast-recipe-23027427
• Carnitas https://didntijustfeedyou.com/carnitas-instant-pot-or-dutch-oven/
• Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce https://www.thekitchn.com/instant-pot-spaghetti-264230 

Happy New Year! Meghan and Stacie look at the year ahead and talk about their goals for feeding their families, and the podcast.

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=e51bf70b2f7e4e9b
• Meghan’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 place where you’ll find Stacie and Meghan checking in and answering questions during the holiday break while they slow down on work to spend time with their families.):

https://didntijustfeedyou.com/community

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.