​Add the exotic flavours of Rick's Rub™ Moroccan to your classic Carrot Cake recipe. Cardamom, Ginger, Cloves, Coriander, and Allspice will elevate the familiar flavours and moist texture of this delicious cake, sure to please a crowd!





​INGREDIENTS:
Cake
2 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
4 tsp Rick's Rub™ Moroccan
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups shredded carrots
1 8-ounce can of crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup pecans or walnuts or raisins, optional

Frosting
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 16-ounce package powdered sugar
2 tbsp heavy cream

This sweet and savoury ham will definitely make sure you know you’re in for a holiday treat. The clove, ginger, and Chinese five spice will bring the flavour to your Christmas table.




 
INGREDIENTS:
1 bone-in ham, 8 to 10 lbs
¼ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup real maple syrup (not table syrup)
¼ cup brown sugar, packed
2 tsp Rick’s Rub Asian seasoning
 
METHOD:

1. Preheat oven to 325F
2. In a small bowl, mix Dijon mustard, maple syrup, brown sugar, and Rick’s Rub Asian seasoning to create a paste
3. Coat ham with paste and place in shallow roasting pan
4. Cover and bake for 2 hours
5. Uncover and continue to bake for another hour or until internal temperature reaches 140F
6. Cover loosely if ham browns too quickly.
7. Let stand about 10 mins before slicing

 
Enjoy with potatoes au gratin and steamed vegetables.
Serves 6

Try this flavourful brine for your turkey for the holidays. The turkey will stay moist and the skin will be crispy.






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INGREDIENTS:
Turkey, any size
1 cup brown sugar
1 ½ cup salt
Cold water
3 tsp Rick’s Rub Tuscan seasoning
 
METHOD:

1. Using a big pot or small cooler, add the brown sugar, salt, and enough cold water to cover the turkey. Stir until salt and sugar are dissolved
2. Use a plate with a weight to keep the turkey submerged. Refrigerate 2 to 4 hours
3. Take turkey out of brine and rinse with cool water. Pat dry. Pull back the skin and sprinkle 1 ½ tsp Rick’s Rub Tuscan seasoning on the meat. Place the skin back and rub 1 ½ tsp (or more if desired) of Rick’s Rub Tuscan seasoning over the whole turkey
4. Roast in a shallow roasting pan, covered, until internal temperature reaches 165F

 
Serve with Rick’s Rub Tuscan slow cooker stuffing.
Serves 6