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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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!
Pomegranate Lemon Spritzer (non-alcoholic)
This thirst-quenching beverage marries the sweetness and tartness of both pomegranates and lemons. The beautiful ruby red color, combined with the bright flavor and pop of color from the lemon, makes this Pomegranate Lemon Spritzer a lovely non-alcoholic drink for any time of year.
Sparkling Lemonade Spritzer (non-alcoholic)
Celebrate the last months of Meyer lemon season with a refreshing alternative to your average lemonade. Our Sparkling Lemonade Spritzer has no refined sugar and uses a small amount of agave and sparkling water to perk up this traditional summertime beverage.
Pretty Plum Galette
A Pretty Plum Galette always makes a big impression. This deceivingly easy to make rustic tart has lovely warm, spiced flavors that pair beautifully with ripe plums.
Easy Perfectly Plum Jam
This fresh, perfectly plum jam is quick and easy and done in less than one hour. It’s amazing on toast, waffles, yogurt, and even better served slightly warm as a topping on vanilla bean ice cream.