Listen to Day 1 Thanksgiving Countdown tips on Smidgen Podcast 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...
Category: Miscellaneous
3 NEW SHEET PAN SUPPERS
1- Sheet Pan Drumsticks with Garam Masala Greek yogurt marinades are a great way to bring big flavor and tender texture to chicken. For this drumstick sheet pan supper, we load up the yogurt marinade with Garam Masala, Kashmiri Chile Powder and lots of garlic and ginger. We roast these alongside cauliflower and serve them up with...
BEYOND CRUSHED RED PEPPER
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 smoky, sweet spice to your...
HOST A GRAD PARTY: SALAD, SIDES AND SANDWICHES FOR SUCCESS
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 to-do list. We’ve got you covered. From feed a...
UNDERSTANDING SPICES: STAR ANISE & ANISE SEED
Anise seed and Star Anise are often confused. While they both contribute a similar flavor profile, they are not interchangeable due to the differences in their potency, with Star Anise being quite potent. Star Anise and Anise Seed share a similar licorice-like flavor, but they come from different plants and have distinct appearances. colors and...
STRAWBERRY RECIPE ROUNDUP
Early spring in Louisiana means strawberry season. No matter where you are, embrace the short, sweet season with this roundup of recipes. From refreshing salads to decadent desserts, strawberries add a burst of flavor and color to any dish. These versatile berries inspire so many delicious culinary creations. Read on for berry, berry scrumptious recipes....