Smidgen

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 make and enjoy today. Yum!

- Here's a great blog post from the Red Stick Spice Company website with all the smoothies Anne has for you: ROUND UP: 5 NUTRITION-PACKED SMOOTHIES – Red Stick Spice Recipes

- Try the Geaux Green daily blend to stir into your favorite smoothie

- Everyone's gone reishi—try Red Stick Spice Company's Vanilla Bean Reishi Daily Blend

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Hear all Smidgen episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, 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.

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 has 5 quick and easy dinners you can use to help the whole family adjust to the school year.

- Anne has a great blog post that collects all the recipes featured on this episode into one place. Read the blog post here: https://blog.redstickspice.com/5-under-30-minute-meals/

- Don't forget: there are TONS of quick meal ideas on the Red Stick Spice Company blog. Do a search here: https://blog.redstickspice.com/

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

Hear all Smidgen episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, 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.

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 the culinary landscape that comes with this type of eating. After you learn all of Anne's tips, it's on to five essential vegan recipes that you're going to love to eat—whether you are a vegan or not!

- Anne has a great blog post that collects all these recipes into one place. Read the blog post here: https://blog.redstickspice.com/5-essential-vegan-recipes/

- Not on the list above, but in the episode, try butternut squash hummus. Yum!

- Anne recommends Smoked Olive Oil to do a lot of heavy lifting for getting South Louisianan flavors into vegan dishes.

- Burger lovers, rejoice! Try Emma's Black Bean Burger-- recipe here.

- Here's some resources Anne recommends when expanding your vegan cooking:

• Minimalist Baker: https://minimalistbaker.com/
• Oh She Glows: https://ohsheglows.com/
• Ottolenghi cook books help a lot: https://ottolenghi.co.uk/shop/books
• Eat Like You Give a ****: https://www.badmanners.com/book/official-cookbook
• Veganomicon: https://www.amazon.com/Veganomicon-10th-Anniversary-Ultimate-Cookbook/dp/0738218995
• Mark Bittman VB6: https://markbittman.com/book-covers-descriptions/sf79lr36et2g7eiao10t0znewd20wn
• Six Seasons—a must have: https://www.joshuamcfadden.com/sixseasons

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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 in some frozen sweet treats that are sure to make summertime memories.

- Are you intrigued by ice box cakes and pies? Make some space in the freezer for these delights:

- Refreshing Blueberry Lemon Ginger Ice Box Cake is one to try

- Chocolate lovers rejoice for Red Stick Spice Co's Chocolate Ice Box Pie

- Legendary Lime Cracker Ice Box Pie from Kenji Lopez-Alt (lime and Ritz crackers?? Tell us more!)

- House favorite Eggplant Parm Burgers get a shout-out on this episode (hint: make these! Thank us later.)

- Peachy keen! Make Peach Salad with Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette

- The requisite Red Stick Spice Company quick pickled item: Sweet Quick Pickled Cucumbers

- Afternoon nibble idea: Strawberry Bruschetta with Strawberry Balsamic

- Corn on the cob gets an upgrade with Elote! Make it for your BBQ: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/elote/

- Morning, noon, or night: Squash & Corn Fritters

- Talk about childhood memories: No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream

- Frozen Cantaloupe Agua Fresca and Watermelon Bellinis are two drinks you can sip year round but are especially appreciated now

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-Read Anne's blog post with all her cooldown recipes here: https://blog.redstickspice.com/8-summertime-cool-down-dishes-and-sips/

Hear all Smidgen episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, 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.

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, chef and owner of Red Stick Spice Company shares 7 incredible tapas recipes to help you throw an amazing tapas party, complete with some expert tips.

Here are some of the recipes you should try for your upcoming tapas party.

- Anne couldn't say enough about the Spiced Roasted Olives.

- Wow your crowd with Shrimp and Sofrito.

- Pull together a perfect charcuterie board or salumi (meat) board. Anne shares all the tips on this blog post: https://blog.redstickspice.com/6-tips-for-the-perfect-cheese-board/

- Watch guests go gaga over these Rosemary Chipotle Roasted Nuts (a winner from Ina Garten.)

- Romesco sauce is perfect for dipping. Get the recipe here.

- Read Anne's blog post all about how to host a successful tapas party: https://blog.redstickspice.com/7-recipes-for-a-tapas-party/

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

Hear all Smidgen episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, 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.

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 beneficials that help flowers bloom and food grow. (Be sure to follow Red Stick Spice Company on Facebook and Instagram so you can see how Anne is honoring pollinators this week!)

- Try a honey simple syrup for cocktails or mocktails for an elegant spin on your favorite sips. Recipe: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/honey-simple-syrup/

- Honey is a great contrast to herbs and the slight tartness of ricotta. Try Whipped Herbed Ricotta with Honeycomb. Recipe: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/whipped-herbed-ricotta-with-honeycomb/

- Do you like sweet with spice? Try Nashville Hot Honey, a great drizzle or dipping sauce; perfect for chicken. Made with Red Stick Spice Co's Nashville Hot Chicken Blend. Oooh, honey!

- Finish your meal with Honey Espresso Sugar Cookies. Listed with no further explanation needed.

- Look at these beautiful bee hives from Flow. Their collection can be seen here: https://www.honeyflow.com/collections/flow-hives (also they have a beginner bee keeper guide, too!)

- Anne has a blog post about cooking with honey, complete with links to recipes. Read the post: https://blog.redstickspice.com/4-ways-to-cook-with-honey/

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

Hear all Smidgen episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, 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.

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 memorable brunch that will wow.

On this episode of Smidgen, host Anne Milneck—chef and owner of Red Stick Spice Company—shares five brunch ideas (that actually turns into six then seven brunch recipes— we couldn't help ourselves! Brunch is just too good! You're going to love all these brunch items!)

- Anne likes to serve two egg recipes at brunch—giving your guests a couple of options. Great options include shakshuka and quiche (like the sweet potato quiche featured here.)

- Amazing idea: a bagel board for brunch. See how to do a bagel board the Red Stick Spice way here.

- Get all the brunch suggestions Anne has here on the Red Stick Spice Company blog: 5 Fab Brunch Recipes. But wait, there's more!

- Read about the Red Stick Spice Brunch Roundup. Yee haw!

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

Hear all Smidgen episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, 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.

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 influencer. It's no wonder that so many love her and her approach to cooking.

On this episode of Smidgen, host Anne Milneck—chef and owner of Red Stick Spice Company—shares four lessons you can learn from Ina and how you can bring a little more of The Barefoot Contessa way into your home right away.

- Read Anne's blog post about The Barefoot Contessa on the Red Stick Spice Co. website

- Try some vinaigrette recipes like…

· Zahtar Vinaigrette

· Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

· Dirty Martini Vinaigrette

- Make this week: Cauliflower Toast (and then report back to Anne.) Recipe here.

- Browse the selection of young olive oils offered by Red Stick Spice Co. Shop the collection here.

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

Hear all Smidgen episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, 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.

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. Where did this tour come from, how did Anne and Lili get the idea? On this episode of Smidgen, you'll learn the story of how this experience came together, as well as an overview of each day. Anne shares how Insider's Travel crafted the trip and what you can expect each day.

If you want to learn to prepare tapas and paella in their home country—Spain—you're going to love this experience. Anne shares how Chef Gabriela Llamas plans the day's menu based on what is available fresh at the market. You will immerse yourself in this method of cooking directly with Chef Gabriela.

Finally, Anne explains how the trip is designed to allow a wonderful balance of planned activities and self-directed alone time, too. If you've been considering joining Anne for Culinary Madrid, we're sure this "virtual tour" episode will get you excited for the adventure. Only a few days remain to register for Culinary Madrid!

· Did you miss any of our Spain focused Smidgen episodes? Tapas, and paella, and Tarta de Santiago—oh my! Listen to all those episodes here: Smidgen podcast.

· Get excited: Try one of our favorite paella recipes—Easy weeknight paella.

· How can I learn more about Culinary Madrid—the six-day cooking and food tour of Madrid, Spain—and how can I sign up? Click here for Culinary Madrid.

Hear all Smidgen episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, 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.

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 Santiago has something for everyone according to Anne. Santiago translates to St. James, and this cake, named for this "greater" Saint, traditionally bears a stencil of his sword on top. (Make a simple stencil of James' sword and dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar. Adorable!)

A flavorful, beautiful crumbed cake—light but with a chew; almond and citrus playing off each other—this cake is the perfect finish to a dinner of the complex flavors found in paella. Tarta de Santiago is easy to make and is naturally gluten free. If you love simple but elegant baked goods, this one is for you.

· Bake it: Try Tarta de Santiago at home.

· Go the distance and finish the cake with a powdered sugar stencil of St. James' sword. Make a stencil of St. James' sword with this image. (Via Wikipedia. There's even a picture of the tarta on that page!)

· Want an extra punch of almond flavor? Red Stick Spice Co. almond extract is the answer.

· Try one of our favorite paella recipes—Easy weeknight paella.

· How can I learn more about Culinary Madrid—the six day cooking and food tour of Madrid, Spain—and how can I sign up? Click here for Culinary Madrid.

Hear all Smidgen episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, 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.