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

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

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




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

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

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

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







 
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

This recipe is great to use up leftovers. Use this as a guide and feel free to add your own ingredients to make this meal your own.
 
INGREDIENTS:
3 chicken breasts, cubed
6 mushrooms, quartered
2 cloves minced garlic
2 small onions, diced
4 small sweet potatoes, cubed
1 large can kidney beans
1 large can black beans
2 cans stewed tomatoes
1 medium can tomato paste
1 cup chicken stock
1-2 tsp Rick’s Rub Heat seasoning
1-2 tsp Rick’s Rub Tuscan seasoning
 
METHOD:

1. Preheat pan on stove and brown cubed chicken pieces
   
2. Add chicken and remaining ingredients to slow cooker or stock pot and cook on Low for 8 hours, or until sweet potatoes are tender

 
Serve with some diced avocado and crusty bread for a hearty, protein-rich chili
Serves 6-10

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

Try this easy and comforting meal for cooler autumn evenings. This is a great way to clear out the leftovers in the fridge!
 







INGREDIENTS:
2 cups leftover chicken pieces, shredded
1 cup rice, uncooked
1 large can whole or diced tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste
4 cups chicken stock
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 Tbs Rick’s Rub Tuscan seasoning
 
METHOD:

1. In a large saucepot, sauté onion, garlic and bell pepper until soft
2. Add chicken stock, tomato paste, whole or diced tomatoes, shredded chicken, rice, and Rick’s Rub Tuscan seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer, uncovered for about 20 mins or until the rice is tender
3. Add more seasoning if necessary

 
Serve with fresh crusty bread and side green salad
Serves 6