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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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Homemade Oat Milk
This non-slimy Homemade Oat Milk recipe and a little technique takes only 5 minutes to make, and tastes so good! A much healthier and economical choice to store bought brands, this quick and easy oat milk recipe is a delicious dairy-free & nut-free option with no added sugar or fillers. Just 4 ingredients is all it takes to make this delicious nut free milk that is not slimy and grit free! Great for smoothies, breakfast cereal, lattes, and all types of dairy free recipes.
Fresh Dragon Fruit Mojito
This Fresh Dragon Fruit Mojito is an exotic twist on the traditional mojito. Sweet yellow dragon fruit, lime, mint, and sugar are muddled in a glass, then mixed with white rum and a splash of club soda. This refreshing and unique cocktail recipe is quick to make and very easy to enjoy. Garnish at will to make this refreshing and tropical drink even more impressive!
Tropical Anti Inflammatory Smoothie
Full of bright and fresh flavors, just one sip of this delicious and silky Tropical Anti Inflammatory Smoothie will have you hooked! Pineapple, mango, banana, fresh ginger and turmeric are blended together with almond milk, lemon, a touch of honey, and one secret ingredient that gives it a kick! Each ingredient has anti-inflammatory properties, making this a healthy drink option for any time of day. If you love the flavors of ginger and lemon, then give this recipe a try! The unique combination of ingredients creates an energizing drink that is wonderfully healthy and deliciously addictive. A healthy and yummy way to brighten your day!
Parisian Hot Chocolate (Chocolat Chaud)
So rich and thick, this Parisian Hot Chocolate (Chocolat Chaud) is as close as it comes to true French hot chocolate. Inspired by the famous chocolat chaud from Angelina Paris, this decadent sipping chocolate is made with dark chocolate, milk, heavy cream, vanilla, and a touch of sugar. Espresso powder is the secret ingredient that brings out the chocolate flavor in this cozy drink. Topped with a dollop of fresh whipped cream, the smallest cup of this delicious chocolate drink will definitely satisfy your chocolate craving!
Classic Irish Coffee
The first sip of this Classic Irish Coffee will have you hooked! This traditional Irish coffee recipe combines extra strong coffee, brown sugar, and Irish whiskey, then is topped with a layer of gently whipped cream. This simple 4 ingredient recipe is so easy and takes only a few minutes to make. Its smooth and slightly sweet flavor makes it the perfect after dinner drink on Saint Patrick’s Day or anytime of year!
Classic Old Fashioned
This Classic Old Fashioned cocktail is made the traditional way with a sugar cube, Angostura bitters, and rye whiskey, plus one small twist. Orange bitters are added to smooth out the flavor of this cocktail to make it even more deliciously drinkable. Garnished with Amarena cherries and a flamed orange peel, this sophisticated and classic cocktail recipe will make you feel like a professional mixologist!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake
My thick and creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake is not only nutritious, but super delicious! Full of healthy ingredients, this protein shake recipe for two may be really good for you, but it tastes like a chocolate milkshake! Although this is a plant-based recipe, it can easily be made with dairy milk and whey protein powder. This also makes a great on-the-go meal replacement for one!
Polynesian Passion Cocktail
Tropical and subtly sweet, my Polynesian Passion Cocktail is deliciously drinkable! Deep, dark vanilla rum combines with passion fruit juice, fresh lime juice, and a touch of grenadine to create a beautifully balanced cocktail that will make you feel like you are in a tropical paradise! Similar to a Mai-Tai cocktail, this Polynesian Passion Cocktail has fewer ingredients, but just as much flavor.
Passion Fruit Mimosa
My Passion Fruit Mimosa is a delightful champagne cocktail that is perfect for brunch, a special afternoon lunch, or as an apéritif to your evening meal. This simple 3 ingredient recipe combines passion fruit juice, brandy, and Champagne to make the most wonderful cocktail! Make this easy cocktail recipe for one with a split bottle of Champagne, or use a full bottle to serve up to 8 of your friends. A lovely cocktail to serve for Valentine’s Day brunch, or anytime you want a Champagne or prosecco based cocktail!
Vanilla Matcha Latte
Even if you are not a matcha fan, this frothy and creamy Vanilla Matcha Latte just might win you over! The addition of vanilla syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness, and tones down the earthiness of the matcha without masking its unique flavor. Whether you need a morning or afternoon pick-me-up, this cozy hot drink is packed with calcium and antioxidants to give you a healthful boost of energy. Using only 3 ingredients, this easy matcha latte recipe is quick to make and can easily be made vegan & keto friendly. Don’t be surprised if it becomes a daily ritual!
Prickly Pear Margarita
Refreshingly tart and sweet, this beautiful Prickly Pear Margarita definitely hits the spot! Prickly pear syrup (aka: cactus pear), fresh lime juice, Cointreau, and blanco tequila, are shaken then poured over ice to make the perfect drink. Try this delicious margarita recipe for one or make it for a crowd, and watch this unique cocktail be the talk of the party!
Elderflower Vodka Tonic
This Elderflower Vodka Tonic cocktail has crisp citrus and floral notes with subtle sweetness and a characteristic bitter finish from the tonic water. This 4 ingredient cocktail recipe tastes more exotic than a traditional vodka tonic. A refreshingly different cocktail that can easily be made keto friendly!
Turmeric Hot Toddy
My Turmeric Hot Toddy is the perfect drink recipe for cold winter days, or when you are just feeling a bit under the weather. Using fresh lemon, honey, blended scotch whiskey, cinnamon and anti-inflammatory spices, this delicious boozy tea is both comforting and medicinal. In less than 10 minutes, this yummy hot toddy will have you feeling warm and cozy all over! Try the non-alcoholic version in the Pimp My Recipe section of my blog for this recipe.
Quick Hot Butterscotch
My Quick Hot Butterscotch is a delicious alternative to hot cocoa. This easy 5 ingredient recipe is made with milk, a touch of half & half to add some richness, butterscotch morsels, cinnamon, and vanilla. Top with toasted marshmallows for an extra special finish to this cozy drink. A warming drink for cold winter months, this beverage can also be made non-dairy.
Cranberry Martini
This festive Cranberry Martini is an elegant cocktail to serve during the holidays. Made with my Cranberry Simple Syrup, this delicious and sophisticated 3 ingredient cocktail gets dressed up with a garnish of sugared cranberries. It’s not overly sweet and has just the right amount of cranberry tang. The perfect apéritif for the holiday season!
Cranberry Moscow Mule Mocktail (non-alcoholic)
Festive and refreshing, this non-alcoholic Cranberry Moscow Mule Mocktail is a delicious drink for the holiday season. Ginger beer and cranberry juice are combined with fresh lime juice, club soda, and my Cranberry Simple Syrup, to make this delicious holiday mocktail. This drink is not overly gingery or overly juicy, and has just the right balance of flavors. For an extra special presentation, serve in a traditional copper mug (or a rocks glass), and garnish with cranberries and fresh mint.
Cider In The Rye Cocktail
This chilled Cider In The Rye Cocktail is filled with warm spices and autumn flavors, making it the perfect holiday cocktail. Spiced apple cider, rye whiskey, lemon, and my Quick Honey Simple Syrup are combined to create a delicious and festive drink for the holidays (or any time of year). Straight rye whiskey balances the sweetness from the honey and cider, resulting in a well balanced aperitif with subtle sweetness. Garnished with a cinnamon sugar rim and apple, this cocktail is definitely autumn in a glass!
Praline Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
Thick, creamy, and delicious, this Praline Pumpkin Spice Smoothie will give you that fall feeling any time of year. A few simple ingredients, including pure pumpkin purée, pumpkin spice, and praline maple syrup, give this healthy smoothie recipe a wonderful color and flavor. This easy pumpkin smoothie recipe is very quick to prepare. Add a scoop of protein powder to make it a protein packed, on-the-go breakfast!
Black Sangria
This Black Sangria is both rich in color and in flavor! My fruity sangria recipe is made with bold red wine, brandy, agave nectar, pure juice, and enhanced with deeply colored fruit. For the perfect Halloween cocktail, just add a spooky cocktail pick as a fun garnish. But this sangria is so good, you’ll want to make it anytime of year!
Bourbon Maple Cold Brew Cocktail
If you love coffee and bourbon, then this amazing Bourbon Maple Cold Brew Cocktail might become your favorite libation! You will want to make this easy 5 ingredient recipe again and again. This sweet dessert cocktail recipe combines bourbon, cold brew coffee, pure maple syrup, and coffee liquor. Shaken into a blissful froth, this cold brew cocktail is served with a demerara sugar rim that will satisfy any sweet tooth. It’s a fantastic recipe brimming with fall flavors!