Imperial Recipes

Ingredients: 3 cups raspberries (about 1 ½ pints, fresh or frozen) ¼ – ½ cup powdered sugar (start with less, add more to taste) 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Optional: 1 tablespoon Chambord or other raspberry liqueur Instructions: Prep the Raspberries: If using fresh raspberries, gently rinse them and allow them to dry. If […]

Yields: About 12-16 dough balls Prep Time: 20 minutes Rising Time: 1-2 hours Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients – Dough Balls: 2 cups (250g) strong white bread flour 1 teaspoon (7g) instant yeast (fast-acting) 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 3/4 cup (180ml) warm water Ingredients – Garlic Butter: 1/2 cup […]

Ingredients: 2-3 large garlic cloves, minced or pressed 1 large egg yolk, room temperature 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup extra virgin olive oil (use a mild, neutral-flavored oil) Instructions Make the base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 35-40 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 4-5 cups warm chicken or vegetable broth (low sodium is best) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 2 […]

Yields: Approximately 5-6 half-pint jars Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: Approximately 1-1.5 hours Ingredients: 4 lbs ripe plums: Choose any variety you like. A mix adds complexity. 2-3 cups granulated sugar: Start with 2 cups, adjust for sweetness later. 2 tbsp lemon juice: Freshly squeezed is best. 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional) 1/4 tsp […]

Yields: About 12 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus rising times) Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients For the Sponge: 1/3 cup warm whole milk (100-110 degrees F / 38-43 degrees C) 2 1/4 teaspoons (one packet) active dry yeast or instant yeast 1 large egg 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour For the Dough: 1/3 cup […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35-45 minutes Ingredients: Base: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 500g (about 1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 250g (about 8 oz) mixed mushrooms (button, cremini, shiitake), sliced 1 tbsp plain flour 400ml (1 […]

Ingredients: Aromatics: 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 stalks celery, chopped 1-2 carrots, chopped (optional) 2-3 cloves garlic, minced For the roux: 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative) Liquids: 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 2 cups milk (any kind – adjust for richness) The Main […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 40-45 minutes Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 medium onion, chopped 3 carrots, peeled and diced 3 celery stalks, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced […]

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium potato, peeled and diced (optional, adds body) 10 oz (300g) frozen peas (or equivalent amount of fresh peas) 4 cups (1 liter) vegetable or chicken broth 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish 1/4 […]