Imperial Recipes

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients: Marinade: 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper For the Curry: 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced […]

Ingredients: 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 6 tablespoons (85g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 2/3 cup (160ml) heavy cream (or whole milk for a lighter version) 1 large egg 1 tablespoon milk or cream, for brushing the tops Instructions: Prep: Preheat […]

Choose Your Pink Lemonade Adventure: 1. Classic Pink Lemonade Yields: About 8 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Chill time: At least 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 5-6 lemons) 6 cups cold water 2-3 tablespoons cranberry juice (for color) Instructions: Make the simple syrup: In a […]

Ingredients: 500g (1lb) dried split peas (Green or yellow work great) 1.2kg (2.6lbs) ham hock, smoked or unsmoked (Or a meaty leftover ham bone) 1 medium onion, diced 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme) 2 bay leaves 1 tsp freshly ground […]

This recipe combines the rich, fudgy goodness of brownies with the fluffy texture of cake, resulting in a decadent and crowd-pleasing dessert. It’s also super simple to make, requiring minimal effort for a delicious outcome. Ingredients: Cake Batter: 1 box (15.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix 1 box (18.3 ounces) fudge brownie mix 4 large eggs, […]

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: […]