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Classic Shepherd's Pie with Rick's Rub™ Original

1/17/2022

When it's cold and dreary, or you're just trying to clear out some fridge space, make the ultimate comfort food: Shepherd's Pie!

INGREDIENTS:
1lb ground beef
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
2 mushrooms, diced
3-4 cloves garlic, diced
1 tbsp Rick's Rub™ Original
1 can condensed mushroom soup
2-3 large potatoes
butter
milk

METHOD:

In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté ground beef until just a bit of pink left. Drain fat, then add onions to skillet to sauté until transparent. Add carrots, celery, yellow bell pepper, mushrooms and Rick's Rub™ Original seasoning to skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
Turn heat on skillet to medium low and add can of condensed mushroom soup and 1/2 can of water. Stir to combine and allow to simmer.
In a large sauce pot, prepare the mashed potato topping by boiling potatoes until fork-tender. Once cooked, drain water and mash potatoes with butter and milk until desired consistency.
Preheat oven to 375F.
In an oven safe casserole dish, transfer beef filling and spread evenly. Carefully layer mashed potatoes on top of beef mixture and spread evenly to 1/2 inch from the edge of the dish. This gap will help keep the filling from overflowing onto the potatoes.
Once the potato is spread evenly, place a few small pats of butter on top of the potatoes to help brown in the oven. Chef's Tip: sprinkle shredded parmesan cheese over potatoes for added texture and flavour!
Place casserole dish in the center of the oven and bake until potatoes have browned slightly.

Serve hot and enjoy with a side salad.

Makes great leftovers, too!

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RICK'S RUB™ CUSTOMIZED COMPOUND BUTTER

7/29/2021

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Spice up your whole meal, including your butter, with your favourite Rick's Rub™ flavours!

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 Tbsp of your favourite Rick's Rub™ flavour, ex. Heat, Moroccan, Asian, Seafood, Lamb, Original, Tuscan

METHOD:

In a bowl, mix softened butter with your chosen Rick's Rub™ dry rub flavour until thoroughly combined.
Chill the mixture in a bowl in the fridge for 30 mins or until ready to use on baked potatoes, steamed vegetables, popcorn, and fresh dinner rolls!

Chef's Tip: transfer the softened, seasoned butter to a sheet of parchment paper and form into roll or other creative shape before chilling for an extra fancy touch to your dinner table!

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Pressure Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

4/13/2021

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Macaroni and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food and it doesn't have to come from a box! Make your own Mac and Cheese for the family with this Instant Pot and Ninja Foodi pressure cooker friendly recipe,

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb/454g elbow macaroni, dry
4 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp hot sauce
2 tbsp Rick's Rub™ Original seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2-1 cup milk
1 packet Rick's Real Foods™ Crispy Coaters Coarse ft. Rick's Rub™ Original, for topping

METHOD:

In the pressure cooker pot, add the dry macaroni, chicken broth, butter, hot sauce, Rick's Rub™ Original, and salt.
Attach the pressure cooker lid and seal the vent. Cook on the high pressure setting for 5 minutes, then quick release.
Once the pressure is released and the lid is removed, add the milk (start with 1/2 cup, add more to reach desired texture) and add the cheese in handfuls, stirring between each handful until smooth and creamy.
Sprinkle the packet of Crispy Coaters Coarse ft. Rick's Rub™ Original over top of the macaroni and cheese to taste. Broil for 2 minutes or until golden brown, if you have that function. **Note: you can add the whole packet or half, depending on the amount of crunchy topping you prefer**

Serves 8

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Rick's Rub French Fry Seasonings

11/1/2019

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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:

Cook french fries based on manufacturers instructions.
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:

Preheat oven to 235F.
Place zucchini slices between layers of paper towel and press with baking sheet to squeeze out some of the moisture.
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 .
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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LEFTOVER TURKEY CAKES

12/28/2017

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Tired of the same turkey dinner plate after the holidays? Try something new with this flavourful recipe using your favourite holiday flavours in a creative way!

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups cold mashed potatoes
2 cups diced turkey
1 cup leftover stuffing
1 cup leftover vegetables, diced
2 tbsp Rick's Rub Original seasoning
1/4 cup flour

METHOD:

Saute onion and garlic in cooking oil until onions are translucent
In a large mixing bowl, combine onion mixture, mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing, vegetables, and Rick's Rub Original seasoning
Form mixture into balls and flatten to approximately 1 inch thick
Put flour in a shallow dish and lightly coat patties on each side. Set aside patties on parchment paper until ready to cook
Heat cooking oil in frying pan and carefully place patties in oil without crowding the pan. Cook on each side for 4-5 minutes, allowing a deep brown colour to develop
Drain excess oil from patties on paper towel or baking rack. Serve hot

Serve with hot gravy or homemade cranberry sauce

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Scrumptious Sugar Cookie Cut Outs

10/25/2017

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Spice up your next batch of sugar cookies with Rick's Rub Original and Rick's Rub Heat!

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla paste
1 egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/4 tsp Rick's Rub Original seasoning
3/4 tsp Rick's Rub Heat seasoning

METHOD:

Preheat oven to 350F
Cream together butter and sugar with a mixer until smooth
Beat in the vanilla and egg
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, Rick's Rub Original and Rick's Rub Heat seasonings
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients slowly and continue mixing until the dough is combined and crumbly
Knead the dough by hand until the dough comes together. Wet hands so the dough doesn't stick to your fingers. Separate dough into 2 or 3 balls to make it easier to work with. Cover the remaining dough with plastic wrap so that it doesn't get dry while you are rolling. Don't chill the dough.
Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll out until approximately 1/4" thick
Using your favourite cookie cutters, cut your desired shapes and use a thin metal spatula to transfer shapes to your parchment lined cookie sheets
Bake at 350F for 8 to 10 mins

Makes 30 to 40 cookies

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Sweet, Spicy, and Sticky Chicken Thighs

2/16/2017

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What to do with chicken thighs? Everyone will want more of this scrumptious sweet, spicy, and sticky recipe which can be adapted to any cut of poultry.

INGREDIENTS:
6-8 bone-in chicken thighs
2 Tbs Rick's Rub Original seasoning
1 tsp Rick's Rub Heat seasoning
1/3 cup honey
1 Tbs apple cider vinegar

METHOD:

Preheat oven to 375F
Combine Rick's Rub Original and Rick's Rub Heat seasonings and rub over chicken thighs until evenly coated
In a preheated oven-safe skillet, add a splash of vegetable oil or coconut oil and brown chicken on all sides. Once browned, remove from heat
Combine honey and apple cider vinegar to make a sauce. Pour over chicken thighs, toss to coat
Bake chicken in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through
Remove from oven and allow to rest

Serve hot with rice and steamed broccoli
Serves 3-4

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RICK'S RUB TUSCAN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

6/8/2016

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Use leftover chicken pieces to make this flavourful and hearty chicken noodle soup. A perfect meal for a rainy day or when it's time to clean out the fridge.

INGREDIENTS:
2-3 carrots, chopped
2-3 celery ribs, chopped
1 onion, cut into wedges
3-4 mushrooms, cut into bite-sized pieces (if desired)
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups chicken, bite-sized pieces
1 cup dried short pasta
1 Tbs Rick's Rub Tuscan seasoning
1/2 Tbs Rick's Rub Original seasoning
optional: 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

METHOD:

In a large pot, saute carrots, celery, onion, and mushrooms, until tender and onions are translucent
Add chicken broth to pot. Bring pot to a simmer and add chicken pieces
Add Rick's Rub Tuscan and Rick's Rub Original seasonings to soup. Adjust seasonings to taste
Add dried pasta while soup is lightly boiling and allow to cook until pasta is al dente
Take soup off of the heat and stir in fresh parsley, if desired

Serve with fresh crusty bread
Serves 4

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RICK'S RUB ORIGINAL PULL-APART BREAD

11/27/2015

This recipe is a great savoury alternative to monkey bread and who can say no to bacon.

INGREDIENTS:
4 loaves frozen bread dough, cut into 1 ½ inch pieces
¼ cup oil
1 cup bacon bits
2 cups cheddar cheese
¼ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
2 Tbs onion flakes
1 ½ tsp Rick’s Rub Original seasoning
3 green onions, chopped
½ tsp garlic powder

METHOD:

Coat frozen dough pieces in oil and place a layer in a greased angel food pan
In a large mixing bowl, combine cheddar cheese, bacon bits, parmesan cheese, onion flakes, Rick’s Rub Original seasoning, green onions, and garlic powder. Spoon a layer of mixture on top of layer of dough
Repeat layering until all the dough is placed and sprinkle some of the bacon mixture on top
Allow to rise until the dough is above the edge of the pan, usually 3 to 4 hours in a warm, draft-free location
Preheat oven to 350F
Bake for 1 hour and 10 mins or until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped
Remove from oven and run knife around the edge to release from pan
Remove onto cooling rack and allow to cool about 10 mins

Serve warm or cold, with a hearty soup or stew.
Serves 4

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RECIPE IDEAS

Classic Shepherd's Pie with Rick's Rub™ Original

RICK'S RUB™ CUSTOMIZED COMPOUND BUTTER

Pressure Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

Rick's Rub French Fry Seasonings

Rick's Rub Original Zucchini Chips

LEFTOVER TURKEY CAKES

Scrumptious Sugar Cookie Cut Outs

Sweet, Spicy, and Sticky Chicken Thighs

RICK'S RUB TUSCAN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

RICK'S RUB ORIGINAL PULL-APART BREAD

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