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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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Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Sicilian Pesto
This Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Sicilian Pesto is an easy and healthy recipe that is hearty enough for a main dish, or can be served as a side dish. It’s hard to believe that only three ingredients can create such great flavor. My method for roasting spaghetti squash is quite simple and brings out its natural sweetness. The Sicilian Pesto Sauce is garlicky, bright, and slightly spicy with tomatoes, a touch of lemon zest, and lots of fresh herbs. When combined they are a perfect match, resulting in a nutritious bite with huge flavor!
Roasted Delicata Squash
This easy recipe for Roasted Delicata Squash with a Parmesan and herb crust is a great way to enjoy the bounty of winter squash season. Hence its name, this squash has a delicate skin that roasts beautifully in the oven. Made with olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and fresh herbs, this squash is finished with a golden Parmesan crust. It’s roasted to perfection with a tender inside and a flavorful crust with irresistible crispy bits from the Parmesan. This recipe will have you hooked on delicata squash for years to come. And, this recipe can even be made vegan!
Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage
Enjoy the sweet and savory flavors of my Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage recipe. This cozy winter dish features perfectly roasted acorn squash, and a filling of succulent Italian chicken sausage, sautéed onions, a vibrant trio of bell peppers, garlic, sage, and a touch of sweetness from dried cranberries. This perfect blend of delicious ingredients makes a hearty and scrumptious meal that cooks in about 30 minutes. And, this main dish recipe can easily be made vegetarian!
Caramel Apple Protein Shake
If you like caramel apples, then you will love the flavor of this Caramel Apple Protein Shake recipe! This 5 ingredient protein shake is plant-based & dairy-free, and is a delicious and healthy meal replacement that is perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. Low in sugar and calories, high in fiber and protein, and rich in superfood nutrients and probiotics, this easy on-the-go meal is a great way to start your day, or keep it going!
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!
Avocado Deviled Eggs
Not only are these Avocado Deviled Eggs a delicious treat, but they also pack a nutritious punch! Avocados are rich in heart-healthy fats, while eggs provide a protein boost, making this dish a wholesome option for health-conscious foodies. This quick and easy appetizer is a great option to serve when you have a variety of guests with dietary restrictions. This recipe is not only keto friendly, but it’s also vegetarian, vegan, dairy free, and gluten free!
Fresh Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with my Fresh Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas recipe! This refreshing twist on the classic margarita combines the tropical sweetness of fresh pineapple with a fiery kick of jalapeños. The result? A cocktail that is sweet and spicy, and bursting with flavor. This is the perfect cocktail for those who like their drinks with a little extra heat!
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!
Lemony Lentil Salad
My Lemony Lentil Salad is both healthy and delicious! Steamed brown lentils are marinated in a fresh lemon and herb dressing, then combined with tomatoes and parsley. The bright dressing penetrates the warm lentils to give you a delicious flavor in every bite. This tasty salad makes a wonderful lunch or side dish. A great make ahead recipe, this lentil salad is best prepared the night before to allow all the flavors to develop. This quick and easy recipe is also plant-based, dairy free, and gluten free!
Quick & Easy Guacamole
My Quick & Easy Guacamole is so full of authentic Mexican flavor! This versatile guacamole recipe can easily be made very mild or extra spicy. Made with avocados, spicy pico de gallo, a touch of seasoning, and fresh lime juice, this 4 ingredient recipe is just as delicious as traditional guacamole. The beauty of this appetizer recipe is that it comes together in minutes, and there is virtually no chopping. It has such an amazing taste, that no one will know you didn’t make it the traditional way!
Sriracha Deviled Eggs
These Sriracha Deviled Eggs are deliciously spicy and so easy to make. This 5 ingredient recipe can be made moderately spicy or off-the-charts hot, according to your taste. A few simple ingredients make all the difference in this spicy egg recipe. It’s hard to stop at two, so make sure you double or triple the recipe to have enough to go around at your next family gathering or for the big game!
Chile Relleno Casserole
This amazing Chile Relleno Casserole is mildly spicy, and has so much flavor! Layers of roasted poblano peppers, eggs, spices, roasted salsa, green chiles, and 5 different cheeses, are baked to fluffy and cheesy perfection. With more flavor than restaurant-style chile rellenos, this Mexican casserole recipe is one you will want to save and make again and again! This delicious casserole is keto, and has lots of recipe variations, including vegetarian, gluten-free, quick & easy, very mild, medium spicy, or extra spicy, depending on your preference. A must try recipe!
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 Calabacitas Con Queso
Quick Calabacitas Con Queso is a quick and easy variation of an authentic Mexican side dish recipe. Zucchini squash is sautéed with garlic and spices, then simmered with tomatoes and diced chiles, and topped with jalapeno jack cheese. This cheesy & spicy side dish can be made mild or spicy (or vegan) according to your preference. My 5 ingredient recipe is keto friendly, quick to make, and can be served as a side dish or vegetarian main dish.
Ina’s Roasted Rosemary Cashews
Ina’s Roasted Rosemary Cashews have the perfect trio of salty, sweet & spicy flavor that envelops each cashew to create a delicious and crunchy bite. This 5 ingredients recipe makes a wonderful nibble to serve before dinner with holiday cocktails, or as an anytime snack. These roasted cashews have just enough spiciness to make them interesting without overwhelming a delicate palate. Trust me when I say that these nuts are incredibly addictive!
Arrabbiata Sauce
If you love spicy sauces, then this Arrabbiata Sauce recipe is for you! Full of heat, this homemade tomato sauce adds a punch of flavor that is missing from a mild marinara sauce. Our favorite way to serve this is in a penne arrabbiata, but this easy sauce is great on any kind of pasta or beans, especially when finished with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. And, this delicious pasta sauce is vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free!
Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Our Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers may very well become one of your favorite Southwestern style dishes to make at home. Mild poblano peppers are roasted, then stuffed with a deliciously spicy chicken filling, and topped with pepper jack cheese. Served right out of the oven, these yummy stuffed peppers are garnished with salsa verde and fresh cilantro. This Southwestern style dish is not too hot or too mild. It is perfectly spiced with a medium-mild heat that enhances the entire dish. For a complete meal, serve with rice, beans, or vegetables.
Easy Jalapeño Poppers
A traditional appetizer for a game day spread, these Easy Jalapeño Poppers bring delicious taste to this simple make ahead recipe! With a lightness and flavor that is not always found in the deep fried version of jalapeño poppers, our Easy Jalapeño Poppers are baked with panko breadcrumbs to make them crispy on the outside, and a secret ingredient to make the filling extra creamy and yummy. Easily customized to make them mildly spicy or extra hot, this appetizer is sure to please all who try them! And, can you believe these are healthy and even keto friendly?!
Hearty Vegetarian Chili
Our Hearty Vegetarian Chili is so rich and flavorful that it’s hard to believe it is vegetarian! Packed with green lentils, 3 types of beans, vegetables, and lots of flavorful spices, this vegetarian chili will leave you completely satisfied for hours. We used a few secret ingredients to make our chili taste extra special. Our easy to make Hearty Vegetarian Chili can be made ahead and easily feed a crowd, making it great for casual get togethers or game day. Put together a variety of garnishes and let your guests customize their own chili. Don’t be surprised if this is the best vegetarian chili you have ever made!
Sweet & Spicy Cranberry Brie Bites
These Sweet & Spicy Cranberry Brie Bites are the perfect start to a special dinner. Served right out of the oven, these little bundles of sweet, tart, and mildly spicy flavor will bring a smile to your face. The traditional recipe was pimped up by combining my Cranberry Topping, orange zest, fresh rosemary, chopped pecans, and some cayenne pepper. These ingredients are baked atop brie cheese and puff pastry to give these delicious little appetizers a flavorful boost. They can easily be customized to your preference to make them milder or more spicy.