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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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Warm Winter Farro Salad
This Warm Winter Farro Salad is a delicious combination of sweet and savory ingredients. With every bite, you get a satisfying burst of different flavors and textures! This nutrient rich salad is filled with wholesome ingredients like farro, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, dates, pistachios, and fresh mint, which are tossed with a flavorful dressing. For an extra special touch, top with pomegranate arils and feta cheese. This farro salad can be served warm or at room temperature, and many of the ingredients can be made ahead of time. This hearty vegetarian salad is so tasty and it will give you energy for hours. Can easily be made plant based!
Golden Milk Latte
This warm and cozy Golden Milk Latte is made of a delightful blend of coconut milk (or almond milk), turmeric, a variety of spices, vanilla, and sweetened with pure maple syrup (or honey). Also known as a turmeric latte, this wonderful beverage uses two secret ingredients to not only make it healthy but delicious. This golden milk recipe is plant based and can be enjoyed either hot or cold. It can even be made keto friendly! Treat yourself to a cup and savor every sip of this spiced golden beverage.
Spiced Applesauce
Whether you enjoy this delightful Spiced Applesauce as a delicious snack or a healthy dessert, you will be amazed at how quickly and easily this homemade applesauce recipe comes together. This perfectly spiced applesauce is made with juicy Honey Crisp apples, lemon juice, aromatic cinnamon sticks, star anise, cardamom, and a touch of pure maple syrup. The best part? No peeling required! And, this recipe is 100% plant based and gluten free.
Healthy Almond Cranberry Granola
This wholesome Almond Cranberry Granola recipe is loaded with rolled oats, oat bran, flaxseeds, almonds, pepitas, cranberries, honey (or pure maple syrup), cinnamon, and vanilla. This nutritious blend requires zero chopping and is quick and easy to make. So much better than store bought granola, this crunchy and healthy granola makes a great breakfast or snack, and is scrumptious over yogurt and fresh berries, It’s a breeze to make and will give you energy for hours!