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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 home cooking podcast of Red Stick Spice Company. Join host Anne Milneck as she talks about food, home cooking, how to use spices, and the joy of making flavorful meals that your whole family will love. You'll also get to follow Anne into the Red Stick Spice Test Kitchen for a live cooking session that will give you the meal inspiration you're looking for. 

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For the Home Cook: What Ina Garten Recipes Should I Try First?

Apr 25, 2024

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 Overnight Mac & Cheese and Lemon Bars.)

Home cooks: If you are looking for approachable yet refined recipes that will please your family and guests alike this episode will get you on the right track. Host Anne’s passion for these recipes will inspire for a week’s worth of family meals—at least!

Recipes and Products Mentioned on the Episode

·      Read Anne’s new blog post all about Ina Garten here: https://blog.redstickspice.com/more-ina-garten-inspired-recipes/

·      Take the class! Inspired by Barefoot Contessa (one of Red Stick Spice Company’s MOST POPULAR classes!): https://www.redstickspice.com/collections/cooking-classes/products/barefoot-contessa-inspired

·      Try Sel Gris or Fleur de Sel to brighten your dishes

·     Interested in rimming a glass for a sip? Explore Red Stick Spice Company’s infused sugars here: https://www.redstickspice.com/collections/infused-sugars

·      Ina’s Overnight Mac & Cheese—a must-try: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/inas-overnight-mac-cheese/

·      A take on Charlie Bird’s Farro Salad (yummy and a chance to try farro!): https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/farro-salad-with-herbes-de-provence/

·      Anne shares the secret to CRISPY chicken in this Orzo and Crispy Chicken dish: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/crispy-chicken-cutlets-with-lemony-orzo-feta/

·      Are you intrigued? Lemon Bars with a salty shortbread to balance the sweet: https://blog.redstickspice.com/recipe/lemon-bars-with-salted-shortbread-crust/

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Don’t forget to make Overnight Mac & Cheese and drop some Lemon Bars off for Anne to try (or at the very least, take pics and tag @redstickspice.) 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.