​Just because the days are still cold does not mean you should be. Add some sweet heat to your cold winter day with this delicious and nutritious vegan hot chocolate.

INGREDIENTS:
3 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or your favourite milk substitute)
1 cup light coconut milk (from can)
100g dairy free dark chocolate bar, broken into pieces (or your favourite chocolate bar)
2-3 tbsp Rick's Rub Azteca (or to taste)
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp coconut sugar

METHOD:
1. In a small pot, add coconut milk, almond milk, chocolate pieces, salt, coconut sugar, and Rick's Rub Azteca seasoning. Whisk ingredients together, bringing mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 3-5 minutes to reduce the mixture; stirring periodically.
2. Pour into small mugs, sprinkle with cinnamon to your preferred taste, and enjoy!

*The chocolate shown in the photo above is not vegan, however using the ingredients listed above will produce a delicious, rich vegan treat!

Chef Rick

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!

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!

For an exotic and flavourful main course, use Rick's Rub Moroccan on your bone-in or boneless chicken breasts.







INGREDIENTS:

2-4 bone-in or boneless chicken breasts
1-2 tsp Rick's Rub Moroccan seasoning

METHOD;

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Season each chicken breast with 1/2 tsp of Rick's Rub Moroccan, or to taste. Rub the seasoning into the meat for even coverage.
3. Place chicken in an oven-safe dish and roast in 375F oven for 30-40 mins or until internal temperature reaches 165F. Allow chicken to rest for a juicy entree.

Serve with your favourite side dishes for a delicious meal. 

Pro Tip: If there are leftovers, chop chicken to add to salads, wraps, or sandwiches for lunch!

Try Rick's Rub Moroccan seasoning in your fajitas! Same flavour profile as the Big Guy seasoning packets, without the guilt!

INGREDIENTS:
1 tsp cooking oil
1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, wedges
1 Tbs Rick's Rub Moroccan, or to taste
Optional: 1 tsp Rick's Rub Heat for added spice

METHOD:

1. Preheat large pan on stove, medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, add oil.
2. Season the chicken slices with 1 Tbs Rick's Rub Moroccan. Toss to coat.
3. Once pan is hot, add seasoned chicken slices and cook through. Remove from pan and add vegetables, allowing to saute until tender and caramelized.
4. Add cooked chicken back to pan with vegetables and toss to combine. Cook for an additional 2-5 mins.

Serve with tortillas, sour cream, salsa, cheese, guacamole, and other fajita favourites.

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.

​Need a quick weeknight meal? Or trying to clear out the fridge? This is the meal for you! 







INGREDIENTS:

3 bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 Tbs Rick's Rub Moroccan seasoning

METHOD:

1. Preheat oven to 350F. On a well-greased sheet pan, place chicken and vegetables, lightly tossing with Rick's Rub Moroccan seasoning until evenly coated.
2. Bake in oven 30-40 minutes or until cooked through. For a deeper flavour, broil for 2-3 minutes or until edges of peppers become slightly crispy.

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Serve with rice, fresh avocado or your favourite fajita toppings, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

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!

Beat the heat with light and refreshing tuna cakes featuring Rick's Rub Seafood!






​INGREDIENTS:

2 cans tuna
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 slice white bread, torn into small pieces
zest of 1 lemon
1 Tbs lemon juice
1 Tbs water
2 Tbs chopped fresh chives
1 egg
2 Tbs olive oil
dash of your favourite hot sauce
2 tsp Rick's Rub Seafood seasoning

METHOD:

1. Drain liquid from tuna cans. In a large bowl, mix tuna with bread pieces, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chives, water, hot sauce, egg, Rick's Rub Seafood seasoning, and salt/pepper to taste.
2. Divide the mixture into 4 parts and form each part into a ball. Flatten each to form a patty on wax paper, chill in the fridge for 30 mins-1 hour. (Chilling will help the patty hold the shape when cooking).
3. Heat oil in a skillet on medium high heat. Gently place the patties in the pan and cook until golden brown on each side (approx. 3-4 mins on each side).

Serve with side salad and lemon wedge.

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