Imperial Recipes

Classic Brown Loaf: Ingredients: 250g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting 250g wholemeal flour 200ml warm water 1 tsp salt 1 free-range egg, beaten 50g porridge oats Instructions: Combine the white flour, wholemeal flour, warm water, and salt in a large bowl. Mix well with a dough whisk or wooden spoon until a […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 6 rashers streaky bacon, diced 4 medium leeks, trimmed, washed, and thinly sliced 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup heavy cream 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme) 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (or your […]

Ingredients: For the chicken filling: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces) 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper For the quesadillas: 8 large flour tortillas 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (Monterey […]

Yields: About 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40-55 minutes Ingredients 1.5 – 2 lbs small new potatoes (red or yellow work best) 3-4 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional, but delicious) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs of your choice (rosemary, oregano, thyme, Italian […]

Yields: 1 loaf Prep time: 15 minutes + rising time Cook time: 2-3 hours Ingredients: 3 cups (375g) bread flour (or all-purpose flour) 1 tablespoon sugar 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) instant yeast 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 ½ cups (360 ml) warm water (105-115°F/40-46°C) Equipment: Slow cooker (crockpot) Large mixing bowl Parchment paper Optional: […]

Ingredients 1 large bunch curly kale: Thoroughly washed and roughly chopped (stems removed) 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic: Minced 1-2 fresh red chilies: Deseeded and thinly sliced (adjust to your heat preference) 1 tablespoon soy sauce Salt and black pepper: To taste Optional: A squeeze of lemon juice for a burst of freshness […]

Ingredients: 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar 1 large egg, at room temperature ¼ cup (50 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled ½ cup (125 grams) whole milk, at room temperature 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 1 ¼ cups (125 grams) fresh raspberries ⅔ cup […]

Yields: 2 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: For the Poached Eggs: 4 large, fresh eggs 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar Salt to taste For the Smashed Avocado: 1 ripe avocado, halved and pitted Juice of ½ lime ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) […]

Ingredients: 200g (7 oz) smoked salmon: Use good quality smoked salmon for the best flavor. 200g (7 oz) full-fat cream cheese: Softened to room temperature. 2-3 tablespoons crème fraîche: Or you can substitute sour cream or plain yogurt. Juice of 1/2 lemon: Adjust to your taste preference. 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill: Or slightly less […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: Beef: 1 pound flank, sirloin, or other tender cut, thinly sliced across the grain. Vegetables: 1 medium onion, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 cup broccoli florets 1 cup sliced carrots ½ cup snow peas or snap peas Marinade: 2 tablespoons soy […]