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Welcome to Prep My Recipe!
I am a multicultural Southern California native with a lifelong passion for all cuisines. A retired corporate executive, now loving life as a recipe developer and food blogger.
Micheline
Prep My Recipe is a food blog featuring California-style recipes, step-by-step instructions for how to make delicious food and drinks, printable recipe cards, helpful recipe videos and tips & tricks, as well as recommended products for all budgets. Blog pages also spotlight “Pimp My Recipe” ideas for how to customize each recipe for a variety of dietary preferences. Please go to the Recipes menu at the top of this website to browse all categories and access all recipes.
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Orange Olive Oil Cake
This Orange Olive Oil Cake recipe is sure to win over anyone who tries it! Filled with fresh orange flavor and a hint of exotic cardamom, this delightful cake is an example of both simplicity and sophistication. The richness from extra virgin olive oil gives this cake a moist texture and an incredibly tender crumb that will make it hard to stop at the first piece. The combination of ingredients elevates this cake to another level.
Lively Raspberry Lemonade
Tart lemons and succulent fresh raspberries are blended to give this Lively Raspberry Lemonade its vibrant color and bold flavor. Sweetened with agave nectar (sugar or stevia), this festive drink awakens your taste buds with the first sip. Using only 4 ingredients, this thirst quenching drink recipe can even be made keto friendly, and takes only a few minutes to prepare. Make it ahead of time, and get ready for a burst of fresh flavor with this twist on the classic lemonade!
Silky Whipped Feta Dip
This Silky Whipped Feta Dip with honey makes the most creamy and delicious appetizer. Made with feta, and cream cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, and lemon, this make ahead recipe is perfect for entertaining. This lemony dip is so versatile, you can enjoy it on its own, or for a salty sweet combination drizzle it with sweet honey or hot honey for some added spiciness. Its smooth texture and delicious taste pairs well with a variety of breads, chips, or veggies.
Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip
Dive into this rich and cheesy Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip! This easy crockpot recipe is made with spinach, tender artichoke hearts, rich cream cheese, tangy Greek yogurt, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. Perfect for game night, Super Bowl Sunday, and parties, this thick and delicious dip is a crowd pleaser, making it a great choice for almost any social gathering. Instead of using mayonnaise, this slightly healthier version of spinach artichoke dip gets its added protein from Greek yogurt and is amazingly decadent.
Fresh Cranberry Sauce
Fresh Cranberry Sauce may be a holiday staple, but it’s delicious any time of year. Lightly spiced with warm cinnamon and aromatic cloves, and a hint of orange, this quick and easy recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. This cranberry sauce is even better if made a few days ahead of time, which allows the flavors to fully develop. It’s the ultimate accompaniment to any holiday meal.
Blueberry Cinnamon Baked French Toast
Indulge in a slice of heaven with this Blueberry Cinnamon Baked French Toast! Whether it's a lazy weekend morning or a special brunch, this oven-baked French toast brings together the warmth of cinnamon and the burst of fresh blueberries in every heavenly bite. This overnight recipe has a soufflé-like texture, which makes it perfect for entertaining. Top with some Blueberry Simple Syrup & Topping, or with a drizzle of pure maple syrup, and enjoy!
Blueberry Simple Syrup and Topping
This Blueberry Simple Syrup is bursting with the sweetness of fresh, plump blueberries. This quick and easy 2 ingredient simple syrup is a 2-in-1 recipe! The byproduct of this tasty simple syrup is a delicious blueberry topping that is terrific on breakfast items, yogurt, ricotta toast, ice cream, and more. The blueberry syrup can be used on so many things, including pancakes, waffles, pastries, and dessert items, and it’s absolutely amazing in cocktails and drinks!
White Bean Chicken Chili
This White Bean Chicken Chili is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken breast, creamy white cannellini beans, and a flavorful blend of vegetables and spices. It's a comforting meal that's not too heavy, making it perfect for any time of year. A very easy white chicken chili recipe that can be made either mild or spicy. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Honey Wheat Country Bread (No Knead)
This Honey Wheat Country Bread (No Knead) recipe is a fantastic option for those who want to make homemade bread without the hassle of kneading. This one pot bread recipe uses a 50/50 combination of bread flour and whole wheat flour, mixed with honey, water, and yeast to create a delicious and wholesome loaf. The result is a crusty country bread with a tender and moist crumb that is delicious warm with just butter and jam. This easy bread recipe is simple enough for first time bread bakers.
Pineapple Simple Syrup
Pineapple Simple Syrup is a delicious way to enhance a variety of dessert and drink recipes. This 2 ingredient recipe is ridiculously simple and can be made in about 15 minutes. Fresh pineapple elevates the flavor of plain simple syrup. With its lovely tropical flavor, this unique simple syrup recipe is delightful in mocktails, cocktails like my Fresh Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita (recipe coming soon), and my Fresh Pineapple Sorbet recipe!
Almost Everything Cookies
Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, these Almost Everything Cookies have just about everything but the kitchen sink in them! A deliciously spiced oatmeal cookie batter is packed with three types of chocolate, toffee bits, tart cherries, and pecans. To give them the perfect balance of salty sweetness, they are topped with sea salt flakes hot from the oven. Can also be made gluten-free!
Cranberry Simple Syrup & Topping
This sweet and slightly tart recipe for Cranberry Simple Syrup & Topping makes two recipes with one single effort! The cranberry topping is actually a byproduct of simple syrup, both of which can be used in a number of different food and drink recipes. Using only two ingredients, it’s hard to go wrong with this recipe. It’s so yummy, that you will be looking for even more ways to use it!
Baked Figs with Goat Cheese
Baked Figs with Goat Cheese is an easy but impressive appetizer that your guests will love. This 5 ingredient recipe is quick to prepare and can be made ahead of time, making this a great choice for holiday entertaining. Fresh figs are stuffed with honey goat cheese, fresh sage, and walnuts, then warmed in the oven. Finished with a drizzle of honey, these figs are best served warm as a scrumptious and festive holiday appetizer.
Quick Honey Simple Syrup
This Quick Honey Simple Syrup is delicious in cocktails, or drizzled on yogurt, pancakes, or waffles. Using only 2 ingredients, this easy recipe for simple syrup takes only minutes to prepare. It’s a great make ahead recipe when you are entertaining, and is especially wonderful in my Cider In The Rye Cocktail! This simple syrup dissolves easily in both cold or hot drinks, and adds a special flavor to lemonade or iced tea.