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Smidgen
by Red Stick Spice Company
Somewhere between a pinch and a dash is a smidgen, and when it comes to good cooking, a smidgen can make all the difference! Smidgen is the podcast of Red Stick Spice Company. Join host Anne Milneck as she talks with a variety of interesting people from the food world, plus real-world cooking segments prepared live from the Red Stick Spice Test Kitchen.
Episodes
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3 New Sheet Pan Suppers Using Easy New Cooking Techniques
At Red Stick Spice Company, we love sheet pans. We teach sheet pan classes; we sell sheet pans. Most important: we use sheet pans all the time to make marvelous meals at home. Anne Milneck (Chef, Smidgen host, sheet pan cheerleader and owner of Red Stick Spice Company) says we can't really call...
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Instant Pot Glow Up: Fall Back in Love with Your Instant Pot
Did we fall out of love with the Instant Pot? How long has it been since you've used your Instant Pot? Anne Milneck (Chef, Smidgen host, INSTANT POT USER and owner of Red Stick Spice Company) thinks it's time to revisit your Instant Pot and give this multi-purpose tool a glow up. The Instant Pot…
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What is the Best Food to Serve at a Graduation Party?
The month of May is jammed packed! If you are going to multiple graduation parties Anne Milneck (Chef, Smidgen host, and owner of Red Stick Spice Company) feels ya! Anne knows the parties can pile up—you may even be hosting multiple parties through this grad season. What is a busy home cook to…
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What is the Best Mother's Day Breakfast I Can Make?
Make a beautiful, manageable breakfast for Mom! Anne Milneck (Chef, MOM, and owner of Red Stick Spice Company) has a wonderful menu that you or family members (ESPECIALLY teens or tweens) can make to celebrate Mother's Day. We all cherish memories of children earnestly preparing bowls of cereal…...
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For the Home Cook: What Ina Garten Recipes Should I Try First?
Attention, Barefoot Contessa fans—Anne Milneck (Chef and owner of Red Stick Spice Company) is back as an Ina Garten superfan on this episode of Smidgen to share some solid recipes, perfect for the home cook to try out. (Please note: this episode has several homework assignments, including making...
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Indulge in Elegance: How to Create a Perfect Afternoon Tea Setting in Your Own Home
People love enjoying an Afternoon Tea. While it is less of a regular event in the United States, many people, including Anne Milneck—host of Smidgen, and chef/owner of Red Stick Spice Company—have fond memories of special tea outings. Did you know you can enjoy a special Afternoon Tea at home…
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When Do I Use Fresh Herbs and When Do I Use Dried Herbs?
If you have questions about using dried herbs or fresh herbs in your home cooking, this informative Smidgen episode is for you. Anne Milneck—host of Smidgen, and chef/owner of Red Stick Spice Company—answers the top two questions she gets asked about dried vs. fresh herbs (can you guess what they...
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Easter Brunch ideas that will have you and your guests rejoicing
Easter is here! If you are planning on hosting a brunch (or attending an Easter brunch) Anne Milneck—host of Smidgen, and chef/owner of Red Stick Spice Company—has a brunch menu that will have you rejoicing. Yes, we talk about brunch a lot—but brunch is flexible and fun, a perfect time to try out...
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Are Sweet Potatoes and Yams the Same Thing?
Sweet Potato love is a real thing. But have you ever wondered what the difference is between yams and sweet potatoes? Well, our host Anne Milneck (chef and owner of Red Stick Spice Company) dives into the history of yams—or should we say "yams"—in the United States and reveals all, including how...
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7 Lenten Meals to Cook for Your Family (That Aren't Just Fish)
The Lenten Season changes the menu for some families as they observe the 40-day period before Easter. Traditionally, this has meant a lot of fish meals (especially on Fridays.) But what if you want to observe lent without leaning too heavily on fish? This new episode of Smidgen—hosted by Anne...
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How to Cook an Amazing and Romantic Valentine's Day Dinner at Home
You can make a lovely and romantic dinner for Valentine's Day at home! Anne Milneck of Red Stick Spice Company has you covered with an elegant, multi-course meal that will impress—and that you can actually successfully make—that is sure to make your evening in something special. What is a good…
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What Are the Best Food Trends for 2024 and How Can I Use Them in My Kitchen?
What food trends are home cooks going to be seeing everywhere in 2024, and maybe more importantly, what are some of the recipes that will help you explore the best this new year has to offer? Smidgen host and owner of Red Stick Spice Company Anne Milneck loves food trends. So when she saw…
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5 Cooking Resolutions that Will Be Game Changers for Your 2024 Kitchen
Hello, 2024! Are you ready to cook up a storm this year? Do you want to love your kitchen and your home cooking even more this year? On this episode of Smidgen, Anne Milneck—chef and proprietor of Red Stick Spice Company—has some practical resolutions that you can easily incorporate to your...
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12 Home Cooking Tips So You Can Love Your Holiday Kitchen
The holidays and Christmas season is here! Are you or a favorite home cook feeling stressed? Less than jolly? Anne Milneck, chef, owner of Red Stick Spice Company, and host of Smidgen has some help for you. Lots of outlets churn out "helpful hints for the holidays" lists that… let's face it… are…
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5 Homemade Gifts from Your Kitchen Friends are Going to Love
We've all said it: we don't want more "stuff" and we want to keep our Holiday budget intact. But we also don't want to go empty handed to our friend's house this season. Anne Milneck—chef and owner of Red Stick Spice Company has a delicious solution on this episode of Smidgen. Have fun and a…
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Leftover Love: Makeover meals for your Thanksgiving leftovers
Oh my! What are we going to do with all this food?? If you are looking upon your Thanksgiving Leftovers with a little bit of dread, Anne Milneck—chef and owner of Red Stick Spice Company reveals her skill as a meal makeover artist in this episode of Smidgen. Now, keep in mind: we are pro-leftover...
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What's the best way to cook turkey this Thanksgiving?
Spatchcock your Thanksgiving turkey for gorgeous crispy skin and juicy turkey meat. Smidgen host Anne Milneck of Red Stick Spice Company details on this episode why everyone should consider taking a note out of Kenji Lopez-Alt's book (or podcast appearance) and spatchcocking this year's...
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Halloween: 7 Halloween Recipes for Spooky Fun
Boo! Halloween is a fun and special time for Smidgen host Anne Milneck and Red Stick Spice Company. Anne likes to go big with costumes, decorations, and Halloween festivities! You can too—even at this date, you can pull together a delightful and delicious Halloween celebration for friends and...
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More than Pumpkin Spice: 5 Essential Fall Recipes to Celebrate the Season
Doesn't everyone love Fall? A reprieve from the heat, leaves change color, root veggies show up at the Farmer's market, and soup sounds lovely for dinner. Some of us wait all year for the flavors of Autumn. Anne Milneck, host of the Smidgen podcast and owner of Red Stick Spice Company has 5...
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What do you cook in a Dutch oven? 7 Dutch oven recipes to try
Everyone is re-discovering their Dutch ovens. Make crusty bread, roast a chicken, make a beautiful stew—you can do all of this in a Dutch oven, and more! On this episode of Smidgen, Anne Milneck of Red Stick Spice Company gives a useful lesson about what sets Dutch ovens apart from other cookware...
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Make a smoothie at home: 5 healthy smoothies you're going to love
Smoothie lovers unite! If you enjoy a smoothie to get your macros or extra nutrition or add some protein to your diet—OR just because they taste good, this is the Smidgen episode for you. Anne Milneck, host and owner of Red Stick Spice Company provides smoothie inspiration with 5 smoothies you…
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Easy Back-to-School Dinner Ideas: 5 Quick Meals Ready in Under 30 Minutes
Getting back into the swing of the school year can be a little tough. Everybody's schedule changes, how much you are driving around changes, mealtimes change. To help you ensure dinnertime is a pleasant, delicious, and homecooked experience, Anne Milneck—chef and owner of Red Stick Spice Company...
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5 Essential Vegan Recipes that Everyone (Yes, Everyone!) Are Going to Love
If you or someone in your family is going plant-based with their eating, getting some great vegan recipes into your mealtime lineup can be a lifesaver. Smidgen host and owner of Red Stick Spice Company Anne Milneck's own daughter went vegan and Anne explains some expert tips for how to navigate…
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Get Ready for Summer with These 8 Delicious and Cool Recipes
It's too dang hot, y'all. If the thought of cooking in the kitchen has you crying right now, Anne Milneck, chef and owner of Red Stick Spice Company shares 8 cooldown recipes to help you take the temp down just a bit. Make the most of produce that's available now; get some sumptuous sips; indulge...
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Throw an Unforgettable Tapas Party: 7 Incredible Recipes and Expert Tips
Tapas—or small plates—are a signature of Mediterranean and Spanish cooking; Tapas give you a wonderful variety of dishes that give you lots of things to try and experience in a single meal. Tapas are also a phenomenal way to throw an unforgettable party. On this episode of Smidgen, Anne Milneck,...
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4 Sweet Recipes to Try: Easy Ways to Cook with Honey
Honey is more than a sweetener in a jar, hiding in your pantry. On this episode of Smidgen, host Anne Milneck—chef and owner of Red Stick Spice Company—gives us four delicious ways to add honey to our cooking. This episode is to help celebrate pollinator week, a celebration of the buzzing...
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5 Brunch Recipes You'll Want to Try This Weekend
Who doesn't love brunch? Whether you are spending time with friends (nibbling and sipping) or preparing dishes you rarely get to enjoy (like quiche or breakfast rolls) brunch is a delightful meal. And the best part? You don't have to go out for brunch! As soon as this weekend, you can make a...
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4 Lessons from The Barefoot Contessa
Ina Garten is a cooking icon. Her show, The Barefoot Contessa, has been inspiring home cooks for just over twenty years. Her cookbooks are staples for many, and her knowledge of comfort food cooking; simple but elegant entertaining; and her attention to lovely décor details make her a go-to...
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You Can Cook in Madrid Spain: Join Us for Culinary Madrid
Click here to learn more about Culinary Madrid, the cooking (and eating!) travel experience with Anne Milneck and Red Stick Spice Company: Culinary Madrid You can learn to cook the flavors of Spain this Fall in Madrid, Spain. Join Anne and Lili for a six-day food, wine, and cultural experience....
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Why You Should Try Tarta de Santiago Cake
Click here to learn more about Culinary Madrid, the cooking (and eating!) travel experience with Anne Milneck and Red Stick Spice Company: Culinary Madrid Anne (Red Stick Spice Company owner and host of Smidgen) makes this cake for nearly every family gathering, and you can, too. The Tarta de...
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3 Ways to Cook Like a Spanish Chef with Homemade Sofrito
Click here to learn more about Culinary Madrid, the cooking (and eating!) travel experience with Anne Milneck and Red Stick Spice Company: Culinary Madrid Get to know sofrito—a dynamic base that gives a start to Spanish paella and many other Mediterranean dishes that can be made with ingredients...
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What are Tapas?
Click here to learn more about Culinary Madrid, the cooking (and eating!) travel experience with Anne Milneck and Red Stick Spice Company: Culinary Madrid Tapas—delicious small plates—are a wonderful way to experience a variety of flavors, textures, temperatures, without being overwhelmed at...
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Thanksgiving Sides are the Best Part of the Meal: 1 Day Until Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is tomorrow! It's Wednesday my dudes. All the prep work will be oh so appreciated tomorrow, but today is about most folks' favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal: the side dishes. Our tasks today, 1 day until Thanksgiving, is to work on the Thanksgiving sides: Ciabatta Sausage…
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Time to Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie: Day 2 Thanksgiving Countdown
Two days to go! It's Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Time to bake a sumptuous Pumpkin Cheesecake. This two-layer cheesecake is as gorgeous as it is beautiful. And we don't want to hear anything about "cracked" cheesecakes—that's what the Cardamom Infused Whipped Cream is for. Pies to Make for...
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Brine the Turkey, Make Ahead Gravy: Day 3 Thanksgiving Countdown
Three days until Thanksgiving, this is a biggie. Monday: Brine the Bird and whip up a delicious batch of Make Ahead Gravy. How to Brine a Thanksgiving Turkey Anne's favorite way to brine a Thanksgiving turkey is to dry brine the bird 3 days before Thanksgiving and store it open in the fridge. Use...
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Shake Vinaigrette, Cook Cranberry Sauce: Day 4 Thanksgiving Countdown
Happy 4 days until Thanksgiving. It's Sunday. Today: Shake and store a vinaigrette; cook your cranberry sauce; infuse a cardamom simple syrup. Hint: you'll use the simple syrup for whipped cream later on with an amazing pie we're going to make in a few days. Cranberry Sauce for Thanksgiving Make...
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Prep Pie Crust and Cookie Dough: Day 5 Thanksgiving Countdown
Happy 5 days until Thanksgiving. It's Saturday. Today: Prep pie crust and cookie dough. (Have you not heard about fresh cookies on Thanksgiving? It's a tradition at Anne's house. With the recipes ahead, you're going to want start this tradition for your family!) Pie Crust for Thanksgiving Use…
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5 Spices to Add to Your Spice Rack
On Smidgen, we love to bring you new insight on your favorites. Adding new spices to your standbys can give new life and new perspectives to dishes you prepare all the time. Like tacos? Try them with new chiles for a whole new taste sensation. Like hot chocolate? Mix in this spice for a whole new...
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3 New Ways to Use Olive Oil
You can't get more down to basics than olive oil. Don't let the familiarity of olive oil prevent you from finding new and intriguing ways to use (and enjoy!) this kitchen must-have. Besides all the glorious regions that produce a variety of olive oils, there is an array of flavored olive oils to...
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4 Sheet Pan Suppers You Haven't Tried
We love sheet pans! Sheet pan suppers, sheet pans themselves—if it can be made on a sheet pan, we are here for it. Anne Milneck—host of Smidgen, chef/owner of Red Stick Spice Company, and unabashed sheet pan enthusiast—has four new* recipes for home cooks to try and enjoy. (*New? Maybe not. Anne...
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3 Lessons from Julia Child
The original food influencer? None other than Julia Child. Between hosting one of the most long-running cooking TV shows (really, we wouldn't have food TV without her) to bringing French cooking to the mainstream American kitchen, Julia Child made an impact. Julia Child's influence is back in a…
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3 Types of Cooks - Which One Are You?
Intuitive cook, Improv cook, Recipe cook—which type are you? What are each of these home cook types like, and how can knowing which type of home cook you are help you be a better cook? In the over 300 cooking classes taught at Red Stick Spice Co., (and YES—Anne's counted them!) the instructors…
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5 Pantry Staples to Stock Right Now
Your pantry is your secret weapon. In this season premiere episode of Smidgen, Anne Milneck shares 5 new pantry staples she is loving right now—each item is a gem you should discover and is chock full of meal inspiration. From a rich (adorably packaged) mayo to a protein-packed rice to a roasty...
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How Do You Appreciate a Good Tea? SoGo Tea Bar
Tea is tasted through an activity called cupping, where tea is sipped at various temperatures and is assessed for color, aroma, and finally taste. One aspect of experiencing tea in this way is having a particular vocabulary of vivid words to describe the way the tea looks, smells, and its flavor....
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Blackening: Flavor or Cooking Technique?
A simple dredging of melted butter, a beautiful brick red spice blend, and an absolutely scorching hot cast iron skillet are all you need to make tempting blackened fish at home. (You'll also probably need to temporarily disable your home smoke alarm, but we'll get to that shortly.) The question...
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Gluten Free Baking Inspiration
Baking gluten-free is a bear, even for experienced bakers. A lot of the usual rules don't apply and gluten-free baking has tons of methods and practices that bakers need to know before they can achieve "GF" baking success. We get this episode's question from Connie, who knows her way around an...
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Hop On That Meal Train
What do we bring? When there's a happy occasion like a new baby or a solemn passing like losing a loved one the time-honored tradition of bringing food to our friends and family is a tangible way to show our care and concern. However, there are lots of food handling practices that come into play...
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Salt n Pepper Here
Salt is essential! Whether it's to enhance flavors or get necessary minerals into our diets, salt cannot be divorced from cooking. But should salt and pepper—often thought of going together—be split up? We're getting salty on this episode of Smidgen, with Anne heading off to the salt mine (so to...
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Brine Time Anytime
We're taking on listener questions this season of Smidgen, and on this episode it's all about BRINE. Wet brine? Dry brine? What proteins can be brined? Our question comes from Caroline and to answer, Red Stick Spice Company store owner and Smidgen host Anne Milneck brings on Rhonda and Danny…
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Rollin' in the Pizza Dough
How do you keep pizza dough from springing back when you're making pizza at home? We get our question from Mary, student of the Pizza Masterclass at Red Stick Spice Company. Mary was trying to stretch out her dough and it would not cooperate, instead the dough wanted to stay in a ball. Smidgen…
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Somewhere between a pinch and a dash is a smidgen, and when it comes to good cooking, a smidgen can make all the difference! Smidgen is the podcast of Red Stick Spice Company. Join host Anne Milneck as she talks with a variety of interesting people from the food world, plus real-world cooking segments prepared live from the Red Stick Spice Test Kitchen.
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