Imperial Recipes

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25-30 minutes Ingredients: Chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 6 ounces each) Salt and black pepper to taste Stuffing: 2 slices thick-cut bacon, diced 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 large clove garlic, minced 4 cups chopped kale (stems removed) 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and […]

Yields: 4 servings Ingredients: Base: 1 cup wild rice 2-3 cups vegetable broth or water ½ teaspoon salt Kale: 1 large bunch curly kale 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon salt Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 […]

Ingredients: Guacamole Base: 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted Juice of 1/2 a lime 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Kale and Artichoke: 2 cups packed chopped curly kale 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped Optional additions (choose what you like): […]

Ingredients: For the Maple-Almond Vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons creamy almond butter (tahini can be substituted) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon water (to thin) Salt and black pepper to taste For the salad: 1 large bunch lacinato kale (about 4 cups) 2 cups thinly shaved […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients: Zucchini: 4 medium zucchini (about 1 pound each) Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons, divided Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper: to taste Italian Sausage: 1 pound (sweet or spicy, your preference) Onion: 1 small, chopped Garlic: 2 cloves, minced Diced Tomatoes: 1 (14.5-ounce) can, […]

Ingredients For the Jerk Shrimp: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning (store-bought or homemade – recipe below) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish For the Caribbean Quinoa: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 1 3/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Ingredients – Salad: Base: 1 head of iceberg or romaine lettuce, chopped Meats: 4-5 oz salami, thinly sliced and chopped Meats: 4-5 oz pepperoni, thinly sliced and chopped Meats: (Optional) 4-5 oz cooked ham or turkey, chopped Cheese: 4-5 oz provolone, cubed or shredded Vegetables: ¼ cup sliced […]

This recipe combines the savory flavors of bacon and kale with a crispy hash brown crust for a delicious and satisfying quiche. It can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Ingredients: For the Hash Brown Crust: 3 cups frozen hash browns, thawed and patted dry 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled slightly Salt and […]

Ingredients: Sausage: 1 pound gluten-free sweet or hot Italian sausage (homemade or store-bought) Veggies: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced 1 bell pepper (any color), sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Toppings: 4 slices provolone cheese (or your favorite melty cheese) For Serving: 4 gluten-free hamburger buns Optional: Ketchup, mustard, mayo, […]