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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!
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.
Apple Cranberry Smoothie
Celebrate the flavors of the season with my vibrant Apple Cranberry Smoothie recipe! Packed full of fall flavors, like crisp apple, tart fresh cranberries, creamy Greek yogurt, rich almond butter, and a dash of warm spices, this smoothie is truly a seasonal delight that you’ll want to make all year round. Sweetened with a hint of vanilla and a touch of honey (or agave), this delicious breakfast smoothie will literally make your taste buds dance!
Cinnamon Dalgona Espresso (Whipped Coffee)
Elevate your coffee game with a little spice and the luxurious texture of whipped coffee! My Cinnamon Dalgona Espresso (Whipped Coffee) is made with fresh espresso and a hint of cinnamon. This iced whipped coffee recipe has better flavor than standard Dalgona recipes, which are traditionally made with instant coffee. So thick and creamy, this espresso coffee drink can be made iced or hot and is sure to tantalize your taste buds and awaken your senses.
Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade
Quench your thirst this summer with my Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade. With the perfect blend of tangy fresh lemon juice and luscious blueberries, this fizzy twist on traditional lemonade is not only visually stunning but it’s so refreshing! Made with my Blueberry Simple Syrup, this sparkling lemonade recipe uses only 3 ingredients. Whether you make it for one or for a crowd, it’s a fun way to stay hydrated at your next summer gathering!
Blueberry Boost Matcha Smoothie
This Blueberry Boost Matcha Smoothie is enriched with the natural goodness of wild blueberries and matcha powder. Packed with so many antioxidants and essential nutrients, this smoothie recipe is a delightful way to energize your body and start your day. Even if you do not enjoy matcha, I think you will love this wild blueberry smoothie!
Mellow Out Mocktail
Unwind with this delightful Mellow Out Mocktail. Its tart and sweet flavor will have you hooked on the first sip, and leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. With 4 tasty and good-for-you ingredients, there is no reason not to try this quick and easy drink recipe. Red tart cherry juice is known to reduce muscle soreness and improve sleep quality. Prebiotic soda, fresh lime juice, and the secret ingredient are all great for gut health. It’s so good, you might just make this sleepytime mocktail on a regular basis!
Sparkling Pineapple Mocktail
This delightful Sparkling Pineapple Mocktail is reminiscent of the flavors of a pineapple margarita, without the alcohol. This refreshing concoction is bursting with the juicy goodness of fresh pineapple, a little lime, some orange, a hint of sweetness from my Pineapple Simple Syrup, and a touch of fizz. With all the fresh ingredients, it’s the perfect non-alcoholic treat for the summer season!
Limonada (Brazilian Lemonade)
Quench your thirst and transport your taste buds to the sunny beaches of Brazil with every sip of this Limonada (Brazilian Lemonade). This authentic Brazilian lemonade recipe is made with only 3 ingredients, and is ready to enjoy in about 5 minutes. If you love just a touch of sweetness combined with the tanginess of fresh lime juice, then this light, refreshing, and frothy non-alcoholic drink will leave you coming back for more. It’s the ultimate thirst quencher for hot summer days!
Tropical Dragon Fruit Smoothie (Non-Dairy)
My Tropical Dragon Fruit Smoothie is filled with fresh and fruity ingredients. Pink pitaya (dragon fruit) gives this smoothie its gorgeous color, but it's fresh pineapple, banana, and coconut milk that give this non-dairy drink its sweetness and tropical flavor. This easy 5-ingredient recipe can be made in less than 5 minutes!
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!
Vanilla Matcha Latte
Even if you are not a matcha fan, this frothy and creamy Vanilla Matcha Latte just might win you over! The addition of vanilla syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness, and tones down the earthiness of the matcha without masking its unique flavor. Whether you need a morning or afternoon pick-me-up, this cozy hot drink is packed with calcium and antioxidants to give you a healthful boost of energy. Using only 3 ingredients, this easy matcha latte recipe is quick to make and can easily be made vegan & keto friendly. Don’t be surprised if it becomes a daily ritual!
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 Hot Butterscotch
My Quick Hot Butterscotch is a delicious alternative to hot cocoa. This easy 5 ingredient recipe is made with milk, a touch of half & half to add some richness, butterscotch morsels, cinnamon, and vanilla. Top with toasted marshmallows for an extra special finish to this cozy drink. A warming drink for cold winter months, this beverage can also be made non-dairy.
Cranberry Moscow Mule Mocktail (non-alcoholic)
Festive and refreshing, this non-alcoholic Cranberry Moscow Mule Mocktail is a delicious drink for the holiday season. Ginger beer and cranberry juice are combined with fresh lime juice, club soda, and my Cranberry Simple Syrup, to make this delicious holiday mocktail. This drink is not overly gingery or overly juicy, and has just the right balance of flavors. For an extra special presentation, serve in a traditional copper mug (or a rocks glass), and garnish with cranberries and fresh mint.
Praline Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
Thick, creamy, and delicious, this Praline Pumpkin Spice Smoothie will give you that fall feeling any time of year. A few simple ingredients, including pure pumpkin purée, pumpkin spice, and praline maple syrup, give this healthy smoothie recipe a wonderful color and flavor. This easy pumpkin smoothie recipe is very quick to prepare. Add a scoop of protein powder to make it a protein packed, on-the-go breakfast!
Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade (non-alcoholic)
Our Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade is just as refreshing as it is vibrant in color! With the perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors, this tasty non-alcoholic beverage is a nice change from traditional lemonade. This 4-ingredient recipe can be made ahead, and is easy to make in large quantities, too! The festive color and fizz make this drink great for summer barbecues, pool parties, or gatherings with family and friends - especially when strawberries are in season.
Vanilla Green Smoothie
Our Vanilla Green Smoothie makes healthy taste great! If you have sampled a variety of green drinks, you will likely agree that many have a grassy taste to them. Well, not ours! Our protein packed recipe uses lots of healthy ingredients to make this deliciously creamy green smoothie. Mango, banana, spinach, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, super green mix, and some vanilla protein powder, are blended together to give this smoothie a yummy flavor, while energizing your body with healthful ingredients. This smoothie has enough healthy ingredients to serve as a meal replacement, and will give you hours of energy!
Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
Our Peppermint White Hot Chocolate is a cozy winter drink that is perfect for the holiday season. Notes of vanilla and peppermint are combined with white chocolate and milk to form a comforting drink for cold weather months. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy to give it that festive feel! This quick and easy recipe uses only 4 main ingredients, making this delectable peppermint hot cocoa recipe a must for the holidays!
Almond Milk
This Almond Milk is so thick and creamy, and is ridiculously easy to make. Homemade almond milk has a decadent mouthfeel, but it is healthy, full of nutrients, and free of additives and stabilizers. It can be made unsweetened or sweetened with no refined sugar. It is quite delicious and the best part is it makes amazing lattes! This homemade almond milk actually froths like cream! And, there are so many recipes you can make with almond pulp, which is a byproduct of this recipe.