Imperial Recipes

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 […]

Yields: 20-24 cookies Prep time: 20 minutes (+ chilling time) Bake Time: 10-12 minutes Ingredients – Cookies: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup packed light brown sugar 1 large egg 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35-40 minutes Ingredients For the roasted butternut squash: 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cubed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper For the sauce: Roasted butternut squash (from above) 1/2 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth 1/4 […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients For the Pasta: 12 ounces gluten-free pasta of your choice (penne, rotini, or fusilli work well) 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt for the pasta water For the Vegetables: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped zucchini 1 cup chopped […]

Yields: 2-3 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10-12 minutes Ingredients: 12 oz gluten-free pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite shape) 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 2-3 limes) 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Optional: 1/4 cup […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 12 oz gluten-free linguine pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio) 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: For the noodles: 8 ounces gluten-free rice noodles (or your preferred type) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (canola, sunflower, etc.) For the sauce: 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (natural is best) 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or use tamari for gluten-free) 2 tablespoons rice […]