Preview Mode Links will not work in preview mode

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. 

  1. All Episodes
  2. When Do I Use Fresh Herbs and When Do I Use Dried Herbs?

When Do I Use Fresh Herbs and When Do I Use Dried Herbs?

Mar 28, 2024

If you have questions about using dried herbs or fresh herbs in your home cooking, this informative Smidgen episode is for you. Anne Milneck—host of Smidgen, and chef/owner of Red Stick Spice Company—answers the top two questions she gets asked about dried vs. fresh herbs (can you guess what they are?) plus Anne spotlights a bounty of recipes that will give you a chance to experience some dishes where fresh herbs get to shine and some dishes where dried herbs excel. Trust us—you are going to want to try every recipe she shares (links below!)

Where can I get dried herbs?

·       Herbes de Provence Blend: https://www.redstickspice.com/products/herbes-de-provence-blend

·       Sunny Herb Blend: https://www.redstickspice.com/products/sunny-herb-blend

·       Greek Oregano: https://www.redstickspice.com/products/greek-oregano

·       Mexican Oregano: https://www.redstickspice.com/products/mexican-oregano

·       Tarragon: https://www.redstickspice.com/products/tarragon

Herb superb recipes to try at home

·       Compound Butter: https://blog.redstickspice.com/compound-butter/

·       Anne’s VERY favorite, Cassoulet: https://blog.redstickspice.com/cassoulet-recipe/

·       Big batch Enchilada Sauce: https://blog.redstickspice.com/homemade-enchilada-sauce-recipe/

·       Fall in love with Sunny Herb Vinaigrette: https://blog.redstickspice.com/sunny-herb-vinaigrette/

·       Chermoula Recipe: https://blog.redstickspice.com/chermoula-recipe/

·       Chimichurri Recipe: https://blog.redstickspice.com/chimichurri-recipe/

·       Mango Salsa: https://blog.redstickspice.com/mango-salsa-recipe/

·       Orecchiette with Wilted Greens: https://blog.redstickspice.com/orecchiette-with-wilted-greens/

·       Tarragon Chicken Salad: https://blog.redstickspice.com/tarragon-chicken-salad-recipe/

- Want to share Smidgen podcast with someone who might appreciate knowing these recipes? Please do! Easy link to share: https://pod.link/1465606357

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

Tag Red Stick Spice Company in your parsley or cilantro bouquet posts! 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.