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MASHED POTATO CROQUETTES WITH RICK'S REAL FOODS™ CRISPY COATERS

9/6/2021

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Reinvent leftover mashed potatoes with Rick's Real Foods™ Crispy Coaters! Instead of reheating those boring potatoes, form into balls and coat with our Gluten Free crumb!






INGREDIENTS:
Leftover mashed potatoes, cold
Favourite fillings, such as chives, bacon bits, cheese, fresh herbs
Rick's Real Foods™ Crispy Coaters, any flavour

METHOD:
  1. In a medium sized bowl, mix cold mashed potatoes and fillings until combined
  2. Form potato mixture into walnut sized balls
  3. Roll each potato ball in Rick's Real Foods™ Crispy Coaters until evenly coated
  4. Bake or air fry until golden brown on the outside and soft and warm on the inside, about 10-15 mins at 375F

Chefs Tip: customize the fillings and coating flavour to match your meal. For example, add chopped basil and sundried tomato to the potato mixture and coat with Rick's Real Foods™ Crispy Coaters Coarse ft. Rick's Rub™ Tuscan

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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:
  1. In a bowl, mix softened butter with your chosen Rick's Rub™ dry rub flavour until thoroughly combined.
  2. 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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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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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 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 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:
  1. In a large pot, saute carrots, celery, onion, and mushrooms, until tender and onions are translucent
  2. Add chicken broth to pot. Bring pot to a simmer and add chicken pieces
  3. Add Rick's Rub Tuscan and Rick's Rub Original seasonings to soup. Adjust seasonings to taste
  4. Add dried pasta while soup is lightly boiling and allow to cook until pasta is al dente
  5. Take soup off of the heat and stir in fresh parsley, if desired

Serve with fresh crusty bread
Serves 4
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SLOW COOKER TUSCAN CHICKEN

6/7/2016

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Need a family-friendly weeknight meal? Use that slow cooker and Rick's Rub Tuscan!

INGREDIENTS:
4 chicken breasts
2 tsp Rick's Rub Tuscan
6 BC New potatoes
your favourite steamed vegetables

METHOD:
  1. Rub each chicken breast with 1/2 tsp Rick's Rub Tuscan seasoning and place in slow cooker liner
  2. Put liner into slow cooker and set on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours
  3. In a small saucepot, boil potatoes until tender in centre
  4. Steam a selection of your favourite vegetables

Serve Tuscan chicken breast, potatoes, and vegetables hot for an easy weeknight meal
Serves 4
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RICK'S RUB TUSCAN BRAIDED BREAD

11/27/2015

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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


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RICK'S RUB TUSCAN ROASTED POTATOES

11/27/2015

 
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Potatoes can be boring. Give them new life by roasting them with Rick’s Rub Tuscan!



INGREDIENTS:
4 yellow-skinned potatoes, in 1 ½ inch pieces
1 ½ Tbs olive oil
1 to 2 tsp Rick’s Rub Tuscan seasoning
 
METHOD:
  1. Preheat oven to 350F
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss potatoes, olive oil, and Rick’s Rub Tuscan seasoning until potatoes are evenly coated
  3. Transfer potatoes to a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20 mins, or until golden brown. To ensure even browning, flip the potatoes halfway through the cooking time
 
Serve with main course.
Serves 2


RICK'S RUB TUSCAN TOMATO SOUP

11/27/2015

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Bored of plain tomato soup? Liven it up with some Rick’s Rub Tuscan!




 
INGREDIENTS:
1 can tomato soup
1 tsp Rick’s Rub Tuscan seasoning
 
METHOD:
  1. Prepare tomato soup according to can directions
  2. Add 1 tsp Rick’s Rub Tuscan seasoning. Stir and simmer until heated through
 
Serve with a grilled cheese sandwich or garnish with shredded cheddar cheese.
Serves 2


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