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Welcome to Prep My Recipe!
I am a multicultural Southern California native with a lifelong passion for entertaining and all cuisines. A retired corporate executive, now loving life as a recipe developer and food blogger.
Micheline
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Original recipes posted in order of published date. View all recipes in the Recipe Categories menu at the top of the website.
Chewy White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Soft, buttery, and irresistibly chewy, these White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and nutty. Studded with creamy white chocolate chips and crunchy macadamia nuts, each bite delivers a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture with just the right amount of chewiness. This easy recipe creates bakery-style cookies that are sure to become a favorite.
Lavender London Fog
This Lavender London Fog is cozy, creamy, frothy, and perfectly balanced with delicate floral notes and a subtle sweetness in every sip. Made with fragrant Earl Grey tea, my Easy Lavender Simple Syrup, two types of vanilla, and your favorite milk (dairy or non-dairy), this café-style drink is both comforting and elegant.
Iced Minty Matcha Latte
Cool, creamy, and energizing, this easy Iced Minty Matcha Latte is made with just 3 simple ingredients for the perfect refreshing pick-me-up. With its smooth earthy matcha flavor and a burst of cool mint, this vibrant latte is a delicious way to boost your energy while staying hydrated on warm days.
Garlicky Kale Pasta (Shrek Pasta)
With its vibrant green color, this Garlicky Kale Pasta, also known as “Shrek Pasta,” is a flavorful and healthy dish made with a silky smooth sauce of fresh lacinato kale, fresh herbs, olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, and parmesan cheese. Creamy, comforting, and packed with savory flavor, this easy pasta recipe transforms simple ingredients into a surprisingly delicious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. And, it can easily be made gluten free!
Spinach Feta Egg Bites
These Spinach Feta Egg Bites are a delicious, protein-packed breakfast that’s perfect for busy mornings or meal prep. Made with fluffy eggs, fresh spinach, tangy feta cheese, fresh herbs, and a secret ingredient to make them puff up like little soufflés, these little egg bites are light, savory, and tasty.
Apple Kale Smoothie
This Apple Kale Smoothie is a refreshing, nutrient-packed blend that delivers an impressive 42 grams of protein in every serving. Honeycrisp apple adds natural sweetness while fresh baby kale brings a boost of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, creating a smoothie that’s both deliciously sweet and incredibly nourishing. It’s perfect as a healthy meal replacement to power your morning or post-workout recovery.
Lovely Lavender Matcha Latte
This Lovely Lavender Matcha Latte is warm and cozy and strikes the perfect balance between calming lavender and vibrant green tea. Creamy and lightly sweet, this delicious latte beautifully blends earthy matcha with a gentle hint of floral lavender. It’s soothing and fragrant without overpowering the vibrant matcha flavor. It’s a café-style drink that feels both comforting and a little luxurious, all from the comfort of home.
Easy Lavender Simple Syrup
Delicately floral and beautifully balanced, this Easy Lavender Simple Syrup adds a subtle herbal sweetness without tipping into that dreaded soapy flavor. Made to highlight and not overpower its soft lavender notes, it’s the perfect way to elevate cocktails, mocktails, lattes, lemonades, and more. A small splash brings an elegant, aromatic touch to any drink, making even the simplest recipe feel extra special.
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Cozy, bright, and made in just one pot, this easy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is packed with tender chicken, silky orzo, and a fresh pop of lemon for the ultimate comforting-yet-light meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or whenever you’re craving something warm and nourishing without a lot of effort. A bowl of pure comfort with a sunny twist.
Brown Butter Farro & Butternut Squash
This Brown Butter Farro & Butternut Squash is a comforting one pot vegetarian dish full of rich, nutty flavor. Toasty brown butter brings out the farro’s natural nuttiness, while tender, caramelized butternut squash adds subtle sweetness and warmth. The farro cooks up tender and chewy, creating a delicious and flavorful dish with the luxuriously moist, risotto-like texture—without all the stirring.
Protein Peppermint Mocha Latte
Indulge in the cozy flavors of the season with this Protein Peppermint Mocha Latte - a rich, super chocolatey, and minty treat that fuels your day while satisfying your sweet tooth. Packed with protein, this festive latte can be easily customized two ways: extra creamy with whole milk and whipped cream or a dairy-free version that is just as decadent. It’s the perfect feel-good coffeehouse favorite you can enjoy at home, anytime you’re craving a minty chocolate boost.
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
This moist and delicious Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread recipe is easy to make and perfect for using up zucchini squash from the garden or the market. It’s packed with walnuts and chocolate chips to give it that dessert-like taste, while the moisture from the fresh zucchini keeps the crumb tender and flavorful.
High Protein Pear Ginger Smoothie
A refreshing blend of crisp pears, spicy fresh ginger, and creamy Greek yogurt, this High-Protein Pear Ginger Smoothie is the perfect balance of bright flavor and nourishing ingredients. This healthy smoothie recipe is packed with 39 grams of protein and is deliciously sweet with that zing of ginger. It delivers a smooth, invigorating boost to start your morning or power you through the afternoon.
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!
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!