Imperial Recipes

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 […]

Ingredients: Spices: 2 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp white peppercorns Aromatics: 15-20 small green Thai chilies or serrano peppers (adjust for heat preference) 6-8 cloves garlic, peeled 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed, tough outer layers removed, finely chopped 1-inch piece fresh ginger (or galangal), peeled and grated 1 tablespoon shrimp paste (belacan) […]

Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 2-3 hours on LOW, or 1-1.5 hours on HIGH Ingredients: 1 pound (450g) elbow macaroni 1/4 cup (55g) butter 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk 2 1/2 cups (250g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup (100g) […]

Ingredients Choux Pastry: 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick/113g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 cup (240ml) water 4 large eggs Pastry Cream Filling: 2 cups (480ml) whole milk 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 4 large egg yolks 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, […]

Yields: 8-10 slices Prep time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50-65 minutes Ingredients: 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (approx. 1 to 1 1/4 cup) 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar (can substitute brown sugar for richer flavor) 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp […]

Ingredients: 1 pound fresh chestnuts Sharp paring knife or chestnut knife (optional) Instructions: Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Score the Chestnuts: Place a chestnut flat-side down on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut an “X” through the outer shell on the rounded side of the chestnut. Repeat for all […]