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Smidgen

By: Red Stick Spice Company
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • 3 New Sheet Pan Suppers Using Easy New Cooking Techniques
    Jun 20 2024

    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 sheet pan suppers a trend anymore—simply because sheet pan cooking is so ubiquitous and helpful to the home cook. In this episode, Anne shares new recipes and new techniques that you can start using right away to make your sheet pan cooking better than ever.

    Whether you are a sheet pan fan or if you’ve ever wanted to try out some sheet pan suppers to make your weeknight meal planning faster and easier, this episode has something for every cook.

    Recipes and Products Mentioned on the Episode

    - See the line of USA Pans at Red Stick Spice Company: https://www.redstickspice.com/products/usa-pan-sheet-pans

    - Here’s the scoop cookie sheet Anne talked about and the adorable eighth sheet pan Catherine was irrationally enchanted by

    - Read the Milk Street article Anne mentioned, hilariously titled, How to Make a Sheet Pan Meal that Won’t Bore You to Tears: https://www.177milkstreet.com/2024/01/how-to-make-a-sheet-pan-meal-that-wont-bore-you-to-tears

    - Anne has a new blog post detailing the new recipes and the new techniques for sheet pan cooking. Read it here:

    - Garam Masala is a must for India-inspired cooking: https://www.redstickspice.com/products/garam-masala

    - Want more Smidgen sheet pan supper inspo? The very first sheet pan episode is here; 4 Sheet Pan Suppers You Haven’t Tried. Also: slab grilled cheese fans, rejoice: listen to this episode here.

    - Want to share Smidgen podcast with someone who might appreciate knowing these recipes? Please do! Easy link to share: https://pod.link/1465606357

    - How do I get the Red Stick Spice Company newsletter with recipes and cooking ideas? Sign up for our newsletter here.

    Tell us about you getting back into your Instant Pot! Hear all Smidgen episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, or your browser, or your favorite podcast app. Follow Red Stick Spice Co socials, including Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Smidgen is the award-winning podcast of Red Stick Spice Co.

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    25 mins
  • Instant Pot Glow Up: Fall Back in Love with Your Instant Pot
    Jun 6 2024
    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 is so good at what it does… with a few considerations (that Anne goes over in this episode. Spoiler alert: the Instant Pot can be your meal prep secret weapon. More in the episode.) Three brand new recipes are featured in this episode for you to try in your Instant Pot. Anne brings one trending recipe; one rice recipe; one meal-prep friendly bean dish—all ready to be made in your Instant Pot. This episode is going to help you fall back in love with your Instant Pot AND provide you some outstanding meals, too. Recipes and Products Mentioned on the Episode - Everyone’s talking about them: Birria Tacos—made in the Instant Pot: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/instant-pot-birria-tacos/ - Basmati Jeweled Rice featuring savory harissa: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/instant-pot-basmati-pilaf/ - Emma’s Refried Pinto Beans from the Instant Pot: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/instant-pot-refried-beans/ - Read the Red Stick Spice Company blog post on re-falling in love with your Instant Pot: https://blog.redstickspice.com/instant-pot-glow-up/ - Here’s the Atlantic article that gave Anne some insight with what’s happened to the Instant Pot business: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/06/instant-pot-bankrupt-private-equity/674414/ - Are you trying some meats in your Instant Pot? Try Red Stick Spice Company’s Cuban spice rub: https://www.redstickspice.com/products/cuban-spice-rub - Anne made Basmati Jeweled Rice with the harissa paste from New York Shuk: https://www.redstickspice.com/products/new-york-shuk-harissa-pastes - Want to share Smidgen podcast with someone who might appreciate knowing these recipes? Please do! Easy link to share: https://pod.link/1465606357 - How do I get the Red Stick Spice Company newsletter with recipes and cooking ideas? Sign up for our newsletter here. Tell us about you getting back into your Instant Pot! Hear all Smidgen episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, or your browser, or your favorite podcast app. Follow Red Stick Spice Co socials, including Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Smidgen is the award-winning podcast of Red Stick Spice Co.
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    35 mins
  • What is the Best Food to Serve at a Graduation Party?
    May 23 2024

    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 do?

    Enter the nearly foolproof graduation party menu from Red Stick Spice Company. Anne has put together a practical selection of dishes that allows you to make ahead most of the party menu, allowing you to go right from the ceremony to the festivities. You are going to love all the “feed a crowd” dishes Anne suggests, allowing you to celebrate your graduates and throw a fabulous party.

    Recipes and Products Mentioned on the Episode

    · - Read Anne’s new blog post all about hosting a graduation party: https://blog.redstickspice.com/host-a-grad-party/

    · - Anne admits the “pulled meat” section maybe could have a snappier name, but one thing you can’t argue with: Big Daddy’s Smokehouse Blend is the right spice for chicken or beef: https://www.redstickspice.com/products/big-daddys-smokehouse-blend

    · - Wow your crowd with a platter of grilled corn elote: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/elote/

    · - We are once again calling upon you to make some Ina recipes, including farro salad; overnight mac and cheese; THE perfect chocolate cake

    · - It’s peak strawberry season, so grad party or not, why not make a gorgeous and delicious strawberry shortcake? https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/strawberry-shortcakes-with-rooibos-infused-berries/

    - Want to share Smidgen podcast with someone who might appreciate knowing these recipes? Please do! Easy link to share: https://pod.link/1465606357

    - How do I get the Red Stick Spice Company newsletter with recipes and cooking ideas? Sign up for our newsletter here.

    Congrats to the grads! Hear all Smidgen episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, or your browser, or your favorite podcast app. Follow Red Stick Spice Co socials, including Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Smidgen is the award-winning podcast of Red Stick Spice Co.

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    25 mins

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