Hosting the watch party for the Big Game? You need snacks! Get a head start with these 6 crowd-pleasing recipes to make your watch party! Slab Grilled Cheese This nifty trick will have you flexing your clever culinary muscles as you impress your friends with […]
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. On a recent episode of Smidgen Podcast, we talk about the new ways we’re putting our […]
Thanksgiving is tomorrow! It’s Wednesday, friends! 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 […]
From the Poinsettia Cocktail to Apple Sangria, these five sips will kick off and complement the flavors of the feast. Warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg mingle with autumnal fruits for lovely libations that pair perfectly with the meal. Cheers to the Thanksgiving spirit! 1- […]
Whether it’s a tickle in your throat or a rumble in your tummy, Lemon Ginger Zinger is ready with soothing botanicals. This custom blend is a caffeine free herbal infusion that’s rich in flavor and function. LEMON GINGER ZINGER FAST FACTS Type: Rooibos-based Botanical InfusionPlace: South Africa […]
Crushed red pepper aka Pizza pepper flakes. We know them. We love them! They’re a staple in most spice racks, and now it’s time to add to your crushed pepper lineup with some global flavors. From Korean Gochugaru to Turkish Marash and Urfa Biber, expoloring these new varieties will bring […]
As the joke goes, January is the longest month of the year. With that, we’ll say that May is the shortest! Graduations, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day…so many celebrations jam packed into one month. If you’re planning to celebrate a graduate, check off this menu on your […]
Lenten meals often focus on fish a seafood – read our blog all about seafood meals. Lent also offers the opportunity to explore a rich tapestry of vegetarian and vegan options. Dishes that feature legumes, peas, eggplant and sweet potatoes are protein-packed and big on flavor. Embracing […]
What’s the hottest chile you have in the shop? We get that question so often! From modest Paprika to scary Ghost, we are here to answer all your searing questions. First up, Chili or Chile?Answer: yes to both. As you read recipes, blogs and cookbooks, […]
When it comes to quick and easy meal ideas for busy weeknights, there are lots of possibilities. From quick-cooking shrimp to finessing a rotisserie chicken, these 30 minute meals are perfect for busy families with hectic schedules. Here are five of our favorite busy night […]
Honey. Awwww, sugar, sugar. Now, with that 1969 Archies classic planted in your head, let’s talk about the sweet stuff. Honey that bees produce can do more than just sweeten your tea. We get so many questions about local honey – and that’s a good […]
Poultry Seasoning is a spice blend that often gets lumped into the single spice pantry staple category. That’s because Poultry Seasoning was one of the very first spice blends that achieved widespread popularity. In the “modern” kitchen of the 1950’s and 1960’s, poultry seasoning would […]
Peas for pennies. Greens for dollars. Cornbread for Gold. We love the Southern tradition of eating a carefully selected plate of deliciousness on New Year’s Day. Read on for Five Lucky Recipes to make all your wishes come true. 1-Garlic Jalapeno Black Eyed Peas Not […]
Get ready to take the ho-hum to oh, HEY! We’ve been adding an extra oomph to everyday rolls, buns, bread and toast with a simple trick: egg wash + Spice Blends. It’s one small step that takes the meal miles and miles. Here are 5 […]
MONOUNSATURATED FATS: TWO TIPS, TONS OF FLAVOR Do any reading on heart healthy diets, and the term Monounsaturated Fat will come up. According to the American Heart Association: For good health, the majority of the fats that you eat should be monounsaturated or polyunsaturated. Monounsaturated […]
Staying in? Couldn’t snag tickets? No problem. Forget the pub, stay home and watch the game while noshing on these five delish game-day dishes… 1- Elevated Hot Dogs. Oxymoron? Maybe. But we are here for these franks any day. From Elote Dogs to Buffalo weiners, […]
Once exclusive and hard to find, Extra Virgin Olive Oil has become a mainstay. With its health benefits and cooking versatility, olive oil is among the top five most common pantry staples. We field lots of questions about olive oil – including its smoke point […]
Why don’t you teach a Meal Prep Class? This question comes up often and came up in a unique way with Ana Couture – owner of Trifecta Sports Therapy. But the more we talked with Ana, we kept turning the question back to her: What […]