Imperial Recipes

Ingredients 8 cups Chocolate Chex cereal (or a mix of Chocolate and Rice Chex if you prefer) 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup caramel bits (or diced caramel squares) 1 tablespoon heavy cream (or half […]

Yields: 2 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Blend time: 1-2 minutes Ingredients 1 cup frozen sweet cherries (pitted) 1 cup frozen peach slices 1 (6 oz) container peach or black cherry Greek yogurt 1-2 cups fresh baby spinach 1/2 cup milk (almond milk, regular milk, or any milk alternative) Optional: 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple […]

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a […]

Yields: About 6-8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-40 minutes Ingredients 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet, mild, or hot, depending on your preference) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon […]

Ingredients 1 large butternut squash (approximately 3 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cubed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 4-5 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon ground sage 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth) 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra […]

Yields: 2 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5-7 minutes Ingredients Bread 4 slices of sourdough bread, ciabatta, or your favorite hearty bread. Spread 2 tablespoons apple butter 1-2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (optional) Cheese 1/2 cup brie cheese, thinly sliced Turkey 4-6 ounces thinly sliced deli turkey Apple 1 medium Granny Smith apple (or […]

Ingredients For the Burgers 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean or leaner) 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper For the Caramelized Onions 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium sweet […]

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground turkey 1 large onion, diced 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium bell pepper (any color), diced 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced 1-2 tablespoons adobo sauce (depending on heat preference) 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low, or 2-3 hours on high Ingredients Core 1-1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Flavor Options (Choose one or combine!) Crack Chicken: 4-6 slices […]

Yields: 1 loaf Prep Time: 10-15 minutes Bake Time: 50-60 minutes Ingredients Dry Ingredients 2 cups gluten-free 1:1 baking flour (make sure it contains xanthan gum or another binder) 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice ½ teaspoon salt Wet Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar […]