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!

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:

1. Saute onion and garlic in cooking oil until onions are translucent
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine onion mixture, mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing, vegetables, and Rick's Rub Original seasoning
   
3. Form mixture into balls and flatten to approximately 1 inch thick
   
4. Put flour in a shallow dish and lightly coat patties on each side. Set aside patties on parchment paper until ready to cook
   
5. 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
   
6. Drain excess oil from patties on paper towel or baking rack. Serve hot
   

Serve with hot gravy or homemade cranberry sauce 
 

Chef Rick


Try this delicious twist on traditional pumpkin pie for the holidays!





INGREDIENTS:
1 9-inch pie crust
1 ¾ cup pumpkin puree
1 cup brown sugar, packed
¾ cup evaporated milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 Tbs Rick’s Rub Asian seasoning
 
METHOD:

1. Preheat oven to 425F
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, and Rick’s Rub Asian seasoning
3. Pour into pie shell.
4. Bake in bottom third of oven for 15 mins. Reduce temperature to 350F and bake for 30 mins longer or until a knife inserted into the centre comes out clean
5. Allow to cool on wire rack

 
Serve with fresh whipped cream.
Makes 1 pie

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

This recipe for Tuscan Braided Bread makes a lovely addition to your holiday table and smells amazing as it bakes!




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INGREDIENTS:
1 ½ tsp Rick’s Rub Tuscan seasoning
2 ¼ tsp (1 package) yeast
1 tsp salt
1 ¼ cup warm water
½ Tbs olive oil
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg white
 
METHOD:

1. In a large bowl, add Rick’s Rub Tuscan seasoning, yeast, salt, water, and olive oil. Stir until yeast is dissolved
2. Mix in 2 cups of flour. Add enough remaining flour until the dough is soft, but not sticky
3. Knead dough in mixer for 8 mins or by hand on a lightly floured surface. Place kneaded dough in a greased medium-sized bowl. Let rise for 1 hour in a warm, draft-free place
4. Punch down dough and turn out onto lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 mins
5. Divide dough into 3 equal parts. Allow to sit for 10 mins to relax the dough
6. Grease baking sheet. Roll each piece of dough into an 18 inch long rope. On greased baking sheet, braid ropes and pinch ends together
7. Let rise for 45 mins or until doubled in size, in a warm, draft-free place
8. Preheat oven to 400F
9. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg white and 1 Tbs of water. Brush mixture on braided loaf
10. Bake for 25 mins or until bread sounds hollow when tapped
11. Let cool on baking rack

 
Serve with homemade soup.
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

Add some flavour to your stuffing this holiday with Rick’s Rub Tuscan.
 




​INGREDIENTS:
12 cups dry, crustless bread
2 ribs celery, diced
1 onion, diced
1 apple, peeled and diced
½ cup chicken broth
2 Tbs unsalted butter, melted
3 tsp Rick’s Rub Tuscan seasoning
 
METHOD:

1. In a large bowl, toss together bread, celery, onion, apple, and Rick’s Rub Tuscan seasoning
2. Drizzle chicken broth and butter until moist
3. Toss and transfer to slow cooker liner
4. Cover and cook on low, until vegetables are tender, about 6 hours

 
Serve with Rick’s Rub Tuscan turkey
Serves 6

Discover this delicious Rustic Tuscan Turkey recipe when you want a small turkey dinner anytime of the year!




 
INGREDIENTS:
1 turkey leg
2 tsp Rick’s Rub Tuscan seasoning
1 tsp olive oil
 
METHOD:

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. In a roasting pan, rub the turkey leg with oil and Rick’s Rub Tuscan seasoning, to evenly coat
3. Roast uncovered in oven for 1 ½ to 2 hours, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 180F. Add water to pan while roasting if needed and baste occasionally with the juices
   

 
Serve with seasoned rice and steamed vegetables
Serves 2