Creating amazing food one recipe at a time,
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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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Sicilian Pesto Sauce
This Sicilian Pesto Sauce is a harmonious blend of aromatic basil, tangy grape tomatoes, toasted almonds, crushed red pepper, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and olive oil, plus a secret ingredient to give it a bright summery flavor. Made in less than 20 minutes, this easy sauce can be made ahead of time and tossed with your favorite pasta or roasted potatoes. This pesto sauce is also delicious when spread on sandwiches or on crostini as an appetizer. This easy summer recipe might become your go to pasta sauce this season!
Lemon Pesto Pasta with Artichokes
There is nothing more comforting than a bowl full of pasta, and our Lemon Pesto Pasta with Artichokes is no exception. This pesto sauce is bright and lemony, and a complete twist from the traditional garlicky, basil pesto. This easy to make pesto has a unique flavor that is unforgettable. It’s fresh and delicate, and so flavorful in its subtlety that it makes this pasta dish very memorable. Combined with fresh Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, slivered almonds, and a few secret ingredients, this pasta is sure to become one of your family favorites!