Creating amazing food one recipe at a time,
and making your favorites even better!
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
Prep My Recipe (PMR) is a food blog featuring California-style recipes, printable recipe cards with step-by-step instructions for how to make delicious food and drinks, helpful recipe videos and tips & tricks, as well as recommended products for all budgets. Recipe blog pages also spotlight “Pimp My Recipe” ideas for how to customize each recipe for a variety of dietary preferences.
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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.
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!
Magic Lemonade
Transforming everyday lemonade into something truly magical, our Magic Lemonade is both stunning and refreshingly tangy. Made with agave lemonade, this vibrant drink is mesmerizing to watch, as the kaleidoscope of colors continually change when the lemonade and butterfly tea slowly combine. We have joined two super easy and tasty drink recipes to create this beautiful non-alcoholic beverage that is great for adults and kids alike. The flavor and look of this lemonade provides a unique appeal for all ages, which makes this a great make ahead recipe for entertaining, and a wonderful drink to serve a crowd.
Easy Rum Lemonade
Our Easy Rum Lemonade is so refreshing and perfect for a warm summer day. This thirst quenching libation just hits the spot! Fresh lemonade, mixed with our favorite dark rum, and some fresh mint, makes this drink a bit more interesting than the usual rum lemonade. Try it with your favorite rum and enjoy!
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.