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.
Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip
Dive into this rich and cheesy Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip! This easy crockpot recipe is made with spinach, tender artichoke hearts, rich cream cheese, tangy Greek yogurt, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. Perfect for game night, Super Bowl Sunday, and parties, this thick and delicious dip is a crowd pleaser, making it a great choice for almost any social gathering. Instead of using mayonnaise, this slightly healthier version of spinach artichoke dip gets its added protein from Greek yogurt and is amazingly decadent.
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!
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!