Imperial Recipes

Ingredients: For the cookies: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the royal icing: 4 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons meringue powder 5-6 tablespoons warm water Food coloring (orange, red, yellow, brown, […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25-30 minutes Ingredients: 12 oz (340g) gluten-free elbow macaroni (or your favorite GF pasta shape) 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter 3 tablespoons (25g) gluten-free all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3 cups milk (whole milk is best for creaminess, […]

Yields: 1 shot Prep Time: 2 minutes Ingredients: 1 ounce vodka ½ ounce triple sec (orange liqueur like Cointreau) ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice Equipment: Cocktail shaker Ice Small measuring jigger (or measuring spoons) Shot glass Instructions: Chill: Start by chilling your shot glass (optional, but it adds a nice touch). Combine: In your […]

Yields: 2 Servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Blend Time: 1-2 minutes Ingredients Fruit: 1 cup frozen mango chunks 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks Liquid Base: 1 cup milk (dairy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk – your choice!) 1/2 cup orange juice (optional, adds extra sweetness and tang) Creaminess: 1/2 cup plain or vanilla […]

Yields: 2 servings Prep Time: 5-10 minutes Blend Time: 1 minute Ingredients: 1 cup frozen strawberries: Frozen strawberries make this drink thick and icy without diluting the flavor. 2 ripe kiwis: Peeled and sliced. 1 cup yogurt: Use plain, vanilla, or Greek yogurt depending on your sweetness preference. 1/2 cup milk: Any milk will work, […]

Yields: 1 serving Prep time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1 large frozen banana: Provides sweetness, creamy texture, and potassium. 1/2 cup milk of choice: Use regular milk, soy milk, almond milk, etc. 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder: Gives the classic chocolate flavor. 1 tablespoon nut butter of choice: Peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10-12 minutes Ingredients: For the Pesto: 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, washed and dried 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted for extra flavor) 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive […]

Yields: 1 serving Prep time: 5 minutes Ingredients: Coffee: 1 cup brewed coffee, chilled or frozen into ice cubes Milk: 1 cup of your preferred milk (dairy, almond, soy, oat, etc.) Frozen Banana: 1/2 banana, frozen for sweetness and thickness Protein Powder: 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder Nut Butter: 1 tablespoon almond butter, […]

Yields: About 24 cookies Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10-12 minutes per batch Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup cooked, mashed sweet potato (from about 1 large sweet potato) 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose […]

Yields: 1 medium-sized pizza crust Prep time: 15 minutes Rest time: 10-15 minutes Cook time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup warm water (100-110°F/ 38-43°C) 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 2 and 1/4 teaspoons (one packet) active dry yeast or instant yeast 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil Instructions Activate the […]