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JT5 The First Rule of JSC

We're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast - January 08, 2023 19:13 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
This one rule always applies, and if you’re not already doing it, it will change your kitchen game forever. In this JT5, meet Meg and listen along as she and Chris perfect their New Year’s Day feast.

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JT5 I Love My Freezer

We're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast - December 08, 2022 19:17 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Do you love your freezer?  Just Take Five with the ladies as Chris magics some stowed-away, frozen treasures into a warm pot of pasta e fagioli.  You might end up inspired to like your freezer just a little bit more.

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JT5 Cabbage is the New Kale

We're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast - December 04, 2022 15:55 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Cabbage is having a moment, and Chris and Brooke are here to talk about it. Just Take Five minutes with the ladies to hear why this brassica is trending, how to get it right, and some fun food memories along the way.

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JT5 Turkey Coma

We're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast - November 29, 2022 18:16 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Thanksgiving was perfect, but by now most of us are growing a little tired of turkey. Tune in to this JT5 for a great way to use up the last of that bird and a lot of the other things leftover in your larder without having to eat it one more time … right now.

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Thanksgiving Sides are the Best Part of the Meal: 1 Day Until Thanksgiving

Smidgen - November 23, 2022 06:01 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
Thanksgiving is tomorrow! It’s Wednesday my dudes. 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 Stuff...

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Time to Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie: Day 2 Thanksgiving Countdown

Smidgen - November 22, 2022 06:01 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
Two days to go! It’s Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Time to bake a sumptuous Pumpkin Cheesecake. This two-layer cheesecake is as gorgeous as it is beautiful.  And we don’t want to hear anything about “cracked” cheesecakes—that’s what the Cardamom Infused Whipped Cream is for. Pies to Make for Th...

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Brine the Turkey, Make Ahead Gravy: Day 3 Thanksgiving Countdown

Smidgen - November 21, 2022 06:01 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
Three days until Thanksgiving, this is a biggie. Monday: Brine the Bird and whip up a delicious batch of Make Ahead Gravy. How to Brine a Thanksgiving Turkey Anne’s favorite way to brine a Thanksgiving turkey is to dry brine the bird 3 days before Thanksgiving and store it open in the fridge....

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Shake Vinaigrette, Cook Cranberry Sauce: Day 4 Thanksgiving Countdown

Smidgen - November 20, 2022 06:01 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
Happy 4 days until Thanksgiving. It’s Sunday. Today: Shake and store a vinaigrette; cook your cranberry sauce; infuse a cardamom simple syrup. Hint: you’ll use the simple syrup for whipped cream later on with an amazing pie we’re going to make in a few days. Cranberry Sauce for Thanksgiving M...

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Prep Pie Crust and Cookie Dough: Day 5 Thanksgiving Countdown

Smidgen - November 19, 2022 06:01 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
Happy 5 days until Thanksgiving. It’s Saturday. Today: Prep pie crust and cookie dough. (Have you not heard about fresh cookies on Thanksgiving? It’s a tradition at Anne’s house. With the recipes ahead, you’re going to want start this tradition for your family!) Pie Crust for Thanksgiving Use...

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5 Spices to Add to Your Spice Rack

Smidgen - November 09, 2022 06:01 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
On Smidgen, we love to bring you new insight on your favorites. Adding new spices to your standbys can give new life and new perspectives to dishes you prepare all the time. Like tacos? Try them with new chiles for a whole new taste sensation. Like hot chocolate? Mix in this spice for a whole ne...

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JT5 Whenever in Doubt

We're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast - November 06, 2022 15:16 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
We're Cookin' is a foodcast for home cooks, hosted by Just Simply... Cuisine in Washington, D.C. Hosts Chris Coppola Leibner and Brooke Rodgers will teach you how to cook seasonally and with real food, share stories from their JSC kitchens and gardens, introduce you to their favorite local and re...

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3 New Ways to Use Olive Oil

Smidgen - November 03, 2022 05:01 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
You can’t get more down to basics than olive oil. Don’t let the familiarity of olive oil prevent you from finding new and intriguing ways to use (and enjoy!) this kitchen must-have. Besides all the glorious regions that produce a variety of olive oils, there is an array of flavored olive oils to...

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4 Sheet Pan Suppers You Haven't Tried

Smidgen - October 27, 2022 05:01 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
We love sheet pans! Sheet pan suppers, sheet pans themselves—if it can be made on a sheet pan, we are here for it. Anne Milneck—host of Smidgen, chef/owner of Red Stick Spice Company, and unabashed sheet pan enthusiast—has four new* recipes for home cooks to try and enjoy. (*New? Maybe not. Anne...

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3 Lessons from Julia Child

Smidgen - October 20, 2022 05:01 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
The original food influencer? None other than Julia Child. Between hosting one of the most long-running cooking TV shows (really, we wouldn’t have food TV without her) to bringing French cooking to the mainstream American kitchen, Julia Child made an impact. Julia Child’s influence is back in ...

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3 Types of Cooks - Which One Are You?

Smidgen - October 13, 2022 05:01 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
Intuitive cook, Improv cook, Recipe cook—which type are you? What are each of these home cook types like, and how can knowing which type of home cook you are help you be a better cook? In the over 300 cooking classes taught at Red Stick Spice Co., (and YES—Anne’s counted them!) the instructors a...

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5 Pantry Staples to Stock Right Now

Smidgen - October 06, 2022 05:01 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
Your pantry is your secret weapon. In this season premiere episode of Smidgen, Anne Milneck shares 5 new pantry staples she is loving right now—each item is a gem you should discover and is chock full of meal inspiration. From a rich (adorably packaged) mayo to a protein-packed rice to a roasty ...

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JT5 Marrying Summer and Fall

We're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast - October 02, 2022 23:17 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Marrying the seasons is a favorite topic at Just Simply… Cuisine.  In this Just Take Five, join Chris and Brooke for a discussion of their favorite recipes that bridge the gap between summer and fall.

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JT5 OBX Fish Fry

We're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast - September 18, 2022 14:10 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Just Take Five this week with Chris in the Outer Banks to learn everything you need for a fish fry.  From what to ask when you’re at the fishmonger to a recipe that can’t be beat, Just Simply… Cuisine has got you covered.

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JT5 Tomatoes Tomatoes Everywhere

We're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast - September 13, 2022 14:39 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
We’re talking tomatoes in this end-of-summer Just Take Five.  Grab a healthy mix of tomatoes and work along with Chris to make delicious tomato soup, guaranteed to be a tasty comfort food and even a throwback to the warmth of summer as we cool down into fall.

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JT5 Blueberry Lime Last Minute Cocktail

We're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast - September 08, 2022 15:18 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
We're Cookin' is a foodcast for home cooks, hosted by Just Simply... Cuisine in Washington, D.C. Hosts Chris Coppola Leibner and Brooke Rodgers will teach you how to cook seasonally and with real food, share stories from their JSC kitchens and gardens, introduce you to their favorite local and re...

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Blueberry Lime Last Minute Cocktail

We're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast - September 08, 2022 15:18 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
We're Cookin' is a foodcast for home cooks, hosted by Just Simply... Cuisine in Washington, D.C. Hosts Chris Coppola Leibner and Brooke Rodgers will teach you how to cook seasonally and with real food, share stories from their JSC kitchens and gardens, introduce you to their favorite local and re...

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JT5 Vinaigrette and Panzanella

We're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast - September 06, 2022 14:01 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
In this Just Take Five, Chris is making a JSC building block Vinaigrette. It’s the perfect dressing for a delicious, Tuscan comfort food – Panzanella! And, be sure to make extra … you’ll be so happy to have it later in the week.

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JT5 Watermelon Gazpacho

We're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast - September 02, 2022 13:52 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
In this Just Take Five, Brooke teaches us how to make her favorite summer soup – Watermelon Gazpacho.  It’s a garden-fresh JSC take on this classic, cool, seasonal favorite often found in Spanish and Portuguese cuisine.

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Introducing Just Take Five

We're Cookin': The Just Simply... Cuisine Foodcast - September 01, 2022 20:28 - 33 seconds ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Chris and Brooke are excited to share their Just Simply … Cuisine passion in a new way. Introducing Just Take Five (JT5), a mini podcast! Now, you can catch up with the ladies for a few minutes when the mood strikes. They’ll record a voice memo whenever something cool happens around the kitchen ...

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How Do You Appreciate a Good Tea? SoGo Tea Bar

Smidgen - June 09, 2022 05:01 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
Tea is tasted through an activity called cupping, where tea is sipped at various temperatures and is assessed for color, aroma, and finally taste. One aspect of experiencing tea in this way is having a particular vocabulary of vivid words to describe the way the tea looks, smells, and its flavor....

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Blackening: Flavor or Cooking Technique?

Smidgen - May 26, 2022 05:01 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
A simple dredging of melted butter, a beautiful brick red spice blend, and an absolutely scorching hot cast iron skillet are all you need to make tempting blackened fish at home. (You’ll also probably need to temporarily disable your home smoke alarm, but we’ll get to that shortly.) The question...

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Gluten Free Baking Inspiration

Smidgen - May 19, 2022 05:01 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
Baking gluten-free is a bear, even for experienced bakers. A lot of the usual rules don’t apply and gluten-free baking has tons of methods and practices that bakers need to know before they can achieve “GF” baking success. We get this episode’s question from Connie, who knows her way around an o...

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Hop On That Meal Train

Smidgen - May 12, 2022 05:01 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
What do we bring? When there’s a happy occasion like a new baby or a solemn passing like losing a loved one the time-honored tradition of bringing food to our friends and family is a tangible way to show our care and concern. However, there are lots of food handling practices that come into play...

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Salt n Pepper Here

Smidgen - May 05, 2022 05:01 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
Salt is essential! Whether it’s to enhance flavors or get necessary minerals into our diets, salt cannot be divorced from cooking. But should salt and pepper—often thought of going together—be split up? We’re getting salty on this episode of Smidgen, with Anne heading off to the salt mine (so to...

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Brine Time Anytime

Smidgen - April 28, 2022 05:02 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
We’re taking on listener questions this season of Smidgen, and on this episode it’s all about BRINE. Wet brine? Dry brine? What proteins can be brined? Our question comes from Caroline and to answer, Red Stick Spice Company store owner and Smidgen host Anne Milneck brings on Rhonda and Danny Tit...

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