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CRISPY COATERS TUSCAN HEALTHY CHICKEN NUGGETS

4/20/2021

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The kids want chicken nuggets but you don't want to feed them something so unhealthy!

Get the kids to help in the kitchen by making their own chicken nuggets with chunks of lean chicken breast coated in Rick's Real Foods™ Crispy Coaters Coarse ft. Rick's Rub™ Tuscan!


INGREDIENTS:
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1 lb chicken breasts, cut into 2" chunks
1 pouch Rick's Real Foods™ Crispy Coaters Coarse ft. Rick's Rub™ Tuscan

METHOD:
  1. Preheat oven to 400F or air fryer to 390F
  2. In a bag, toss chicken breast pieces together with the contents of 1 pouch of Rick's Real Foods™ Crispy Coaters Coarse ft. Rick's Rub™ Tuscan until coated
  3. On a parchment lined baking sheet, bake coated chicken in the oven for 4 mins, or until cooked through and golden brown. *If air frying, put coated chicken in the air fryer basket and air fry for 4-5 mins, or until cooked through and golden brown*

Serve with steamed vegetables and Rick's Rub™ seasoned French fries for a healthy, delicious meal for the whole family

Serves 2-4
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Crispy Coaters Fish Tacos

4/7/2021

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​Tacos are fun for the whole family! Fish tacos made with Rick's Real Foods™ Crispy Coaters Fine Ft. Rick's Rub™ Seafood make a quick, crispy, healthy meal the kids will be asking for!



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INGREDIENTS:
4 cod loins
1 60g pouch of Rick's Real Foods™ Crispy Coaters Fine Ft. Rick's Rub™ Seafood
Corn tortillas
Favourite fillings:
coleslaw
avocado
salsa
Rick's Rub™ Heat dip to drizzle
cilantro

METHOD:
  1. Preheat oven or air fryer to 400F
  2. In one of the bags provided in the Crispy Coaters box, empty 1 60g pouch of Crispy Coaters into the bag and place cod loins into the Crispy Coaters. Shake the bag to coat the fish with the Crispy Coaters.
  3. Remove the fish from the bag and place on a parchment lined baking sheet for the oven or in the air fryer basket. Cook for 4-6 mins or until fish is opaque, depending on the size of the fish.
  4. Gently separate the cod into bite-sized pieces and assemble tacos to your taste.

Enjoy this family-friendly, gluten free meal! If there are leftovers, enjoy for lunch the next day, too!

Serves 3-4

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Rick's Rub™ Tuscan Cheesy Pull Apart Bread

4/6/2021

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This is the ultimate family appetizer or game-day fave! Garlic, cheese, and Rick's Rub™ Tuscan baked in a fresh artisan sourdough loaf...no one can resist this cheesy pull apart bread!








INGREDIENTS:
1 fresh artisan sourdough loaf, or your favourite fresh, crusty bread
1 tbsp Rick's Rub™ Tuscan seasoning
4-6 tbsp butter, melted
2 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

METHOD:
  1. Preheat oven to 375F
  2. Carefully cut the bread by creating horizontal cuts (without cutting all the way through the bread), the doing the same cuts vertically, creating a checkerboard pattern.
  3. Place the bread on a foil lined baking sheet.
  4. In a microwave safe dish, place the Rick's Rub™ Tuscan seasoning, butter, and garlic and microwave until the butter is melted. Stir to combine.
  5. Brush or spoon the butter mixture into the crevices of the bread. Try to get the mixture in all the crevices for maximum flavour!
  6. Gently stuff the shredded mozzarella into the crevices of the bread.
  7. Wrap the bread in foil.
  8. Bake the bread for 10 mins then uncover and bake for an additional 10 mins or until cheese is bubbly.
  9. Remove bread from oven and allow to cool slightly before digging in! Pull those cheesy bread pieces out of the loaf for a delicious bite!

Serves 4-8

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Rick's Rub Asian Chicken Wings

1/8/2021

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For these easy Chicken Wings, ask you local butcher for chicken wings and drumettes.
 
INGREDIENTS:
20 pieces of fresh Chicken wings
4 Tbs Rick’s Rub Asian seasoning
 

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METHOD:
  1. Preheat oven to 400F
  2. Rub chicken wings with 4 Tbs Rick’s Rub Asian seasoning. 
  3. Allow seasoned chicken wings to stand for 10 mins
  4. Place chicken wings on oiled baking sheet and put into preheated oven
  5. Turn the wings over about halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking
  6. Cook about 45 mins
 
Serve with cole slaw and cold beer
Serves 4

*Note: Try cooking these Chicken Wings in your Air Fryer, crisp and ready to eat in 20 mins!

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Rick's Rub Heat Holiday Spiced Nuts

12/17/2020

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WARNING: These Sweet & Spicy almonds are addictive! Make plenty to share!


Recipe Submitted by: Anita L.




INGREDIENTS:
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2 Tbsp liquid honey
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
2 1/2 tsp Rick's Rub Heat seasoning
1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
3 cups whole almonds (do not remove skin, as you lose flavour)

METHOD:
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Generously grease a large baking sheet with shallow sides.
  2. In a large bowl, stir honey with oil, sugar, Rick's Rub Heat, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Add nuts to mixture. Using a wooden spoon, mix until evenly coated. Spread nuts in single layer on baking sheet.
  4. Roast uncovered in centre of 350F oven, stirring frequently, until nuts are toasted and glazed, for approximately 15-17 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven and let cool, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Place nuts in bowl and serve. Nuts will keep well in airtight container.

Pro Tip: Try this recipe with Rick's Rub Original, Rick's Rub Moroccan, or Rick's Rub Asian for other flavour combinations!

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Rick's Rub French Fry Seasonings

11/1/2019

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French Fry Seasoning

​Try your favourite Rick's Rub seasoning on your french fries!
INGREDIENTS:
Favourite fresh or frozen french fries
Favourite Rick's Rub seasoning blend: try Moroccan, Original, Heat, Lamb, Asian, and Tuscan

METHOD:
  1. Cook french fries based on manufacturers instructions.
  2. Toss cooked french fries in a large bowl with your favourite Rick's Rub seasoning blend, to taste.
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Rick's Rub Original Zucchini Chips

8/15/2018

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Looking for a new way to use your zucchini? Try these easy zucchini chips seasoned with your favourite Rick's Rub seasoning.


INGREDIENTS:

2 large zucchini, thinly sliced
1 Tbs oil
Rick's Rub Original

METHOD:
  1. Preheat oven to 235F.
  2. Place zucchini slices between layers of paper towel and press with baking sheet to squeeze out some of the moisture.
  3. Place parchment on baking sheets and lightly brush oil where the chips will be placed. Place the chips on the parchment and brush with oil. Sprinkle Rick's Rub Original (or your favourite Rick's Rub seasoning) over zucchini chips .
  4. Bake for 1.5-2 hours until golden and crisp. Check the chips periodically to ensure they do not burn. If the chips are still flimsy, remove crisp chips from sheet and return to oven for a few more minutes.
Finish with a sprinkle of coarse salt, if desired. Allow chips to cool and store in an air-tight container. 

Who are we kidding? These chips will be devoured before they reach the container!
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RICK'S RUB ASIAN BEEF KEBABS

11/27/2015

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INGREDIENTS:
1 Tbs Rick’s Rub Asian seasoning
1 lb beef sirloin tips, 1 ½” cubes
Bamboo skewers, soaked for 30 mins
 
METHOD:
  1. Preheat grill to medium high heat
  2. Toss or rub beef cubes with Rick’s Rub Asian seasoning, until evenly coated
  3. Skewer meat onto soaked bamboo skewers and grill about 3 mins per side or until internal temperature reaches 130F. Transfer skewers to a platter and allow to rest for 5 mins
 
Serve immediately with your favourite dipping sauce for added flavor
Serves 4 to 5


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RICK'S RUB HEAT DIP

11/27/2015

 
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Make this delicious dip for potato chips, tortilla chips, cut vegetables, pita chips, or for your baked potato!



 
INGREDIENTS:
500mL Sour Cream or plain yogurt
1 Tbs Rick’s Rub Heat seasoning
 
METHOD:
  1. Mix the sour cream and Rick’s Rub Heat seasoning together until well blended
 
Serve with vegetables, chips, crackers, or on baked potatoes
Serves 6


SPICY PRAWNS WITH RICK'S RUB HEAT

11/27/2015

 
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For this easy Spicy Prawns recipe, ask you local fish monger for 3 lbs of large prawns, shelled and deveined






 
INGREDIENTS:
3 lbs large prawns, shelled and deveined
3 Tbs Rick’s Rub Heat seasoning
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 Tbs cooking oil, olive oil, or grapeseed oil
 
METHOD:
  1. Heat oil in a very large skillet on stovetop
  2. Toss prawns with Rick’s Rub Heat seasoning in a large bowl until coated, allow to stand for 10 mins
  3. Add prawns to the skillet and cook for 2 to 4 mins, stirring until pink in colour
  4. Squeeze fresh lime juice over cooked prawns and serve hot. Garnish with lime wedge
 
Serve with cold beer and potato chips
Serves 8
 


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