Imperial Recipes

This hearty soup is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a perfect meal for any night of the week. Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion, finely diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1-2 large carrots, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups water 1 cup vegetable broth 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes […]

Option 1: Spooky Spider Cookies Ingredients 12 store-bought peanut butter cookies (or your favorite cookie recipe) 12 mini Reese’s peanut butter cups 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 24 mini candy eyeballs (optional) Instructions 1. Melt the Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring well in between, until smooth. You […]

Ingredients For the Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons honey Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste For the Potato Salad 1-1/2 pounds baby red potatoes, quartered (or regular red potatoes, chopped) 1 jumbo sweet onion, chopped 1 tablespoon extra virgin […]

Ingredients For the Fajita Vegetables 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and black pepper to taste Juice from 1/2 lime For the Bowls 4 large tostada […]

Ingredients Your Favorite Bagel: Everything, plain, whole wheat, cinnamon raisin…anything goes! Cream Cheese: Plain, flavored (chive and onion, herb, etc.), or even a vegan cream cheese alternative. Hummus: Adds an extra savory depth. (Optional) Tomato: 1-2 thick slices. Use a ripe, flavorful variety. Cucumber: Several thin slices, English/hothouse cucumbers work well Red Onion: Thinly sliced […]

Yields: 1 serving Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients Base 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice (or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option) Vegetables 1/2 cup diced sweet potato 1/2 cup chopped broccoli or Brussels sprouts 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup diced onion 1/2 cup baby spinach Protein 1 egg […]

Yields: About 5 cups Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25-30 minutes Ingredients 1. Base 2 cups raw, unsalted nuts (a mix of almonds, pecans, walnuts, cashews are all delicious) 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes or chips 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 3 tablespoons chia seeds 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients Meat Sauce 1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground beef (can substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage) 1/2 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp salt […]

Yields: 4 Servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients For the chicken 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced or pounded to even thickness) Salt and black pepper to taste 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cumin (optional) 2 large […]

Yields: 4 Servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 12 oz elbow macaroni (or a short pasta of your choice) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 ½ cups milk ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 10 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 4 oz fontina […]