This week we're reheating one of last year's most popular back to school episodes. Nearly every parent dreams of their kid being able to pack their own damn school lunch, but is that really what we want (or need)? And if it is, what’s realistic and how do we set them up for lunch packing success? We talk through it all! 
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REHEATED: How to Set Your Kids Up to Pack Their Own Lunch

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.

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In this one, Stacie and Meghan share their favorite four-ingredient dinners, and talk through the virtues (and some pitfalls) of trying to whip up dinner using just a small handful of ingredients.  
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Are There Any Good Four-Ingredient Dinners (Because I Just Can't)? PREVIEW

Back Pocket Dinners can save your sanity during busy seasons, times of overwhelm, and periods of exhaustion. But what are they, exactly? We explain how they can help save dinner when you just can't and share our favorite back pocket dinner recipes.  Looking to reduce the overwhelm of feeding your family while saving time AND money? Meal planning is the answer — yes, even if you’ve tried before and failed. We can help you get meal planning right with our Meal Planning for Everyone audio course. We’ve made it possible for anyone to become a meal planner — even you! Crack your meal planning code today. 
 LINKS Our episode, Easy Family Dinners That Always WinOur episode, Super Quick Pasta DinnersOur episode, How to Build a Bowl MealOur episode, The Special Episode on Special BreadCreamy Lemon PastaMarinated Beans on Toast   Indian Curry (using a Maya Kamal simmer sauce) Japanese Curry (using Golden Curry) Peanut Noodles  TostadasRisotto       Shrimp ScampiAll about shortcut garlic Tortellini with pesto and peas (using our Spinach Pesto OR Spinach and Broccoli Stalk Pesto) Salmon Rice Bowls   Dinner-Worthy Ramen Salad  Pot Sticker Stir Fry  Broccoli PastaStacie’s Meat Sauce  Instant Pot Pasta with Meat SauceAntipasto Cream Cheese Pizza BeansEggroll in a Bowl Easy Ground Beef TacosQuick and Easy Crispy Fish Tacos with Cabbage SlawBig Hero SandwichSheetpan Fajitas

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What Are Back-Pocket Dinners (and Why Do We Love Them)?

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.

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What We're Cooking & Eating Now: May 9th 2024

It’s nearly impossible to have a discussion about labor inequality and the mental load of parenting without mention of Fair Play, a book by Eve Rodsky and accompanying system for dividing household responsibilities. But is it really an answer? And how does it play out, specifically, for feeding a family? Looking to reduce the overwhelm of feeding your family while saving time AND money? Meal planning is the answer — yes, even if you’ve tried before and failed. We can help you get meal planning right with our Meal Planning for Everyone audio course. We’ve made it possible for anyone to become a meal planner — even you! Crack your meal planning code today. LINKS Fair PlayOur self-guided audio course that can turn anyone into a meal planner, Meal Planning for Everyone
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What is Fair Play in Feeding?

In this one, Meghan & Stacie answer a question from the listener’s boards about how to make hearty summer salads. Want to listen to the full episode? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or join our Super Fan Community today.

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