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    Easy Recipes with FRESH Twist

    • Overhead shot of Salmon Rice Bowl with dressing and garnishes surrounding it.
      Tropical Salmon Rice Bowl
    • Bow tie pasta salad in a bowl next to wine in a glass.
      Zesty Pasta Salad
    • Overhead shot of Crab Cake Salad in a turquoise dish on a picnic table with a napkin, fork, water glass and product box.
      Summertime Crab Cake Salad
    • Orange Dreamsicle Tart! A simple crust of pulverized graham cracker and sweetened coconut flakes makes the ideal, tropical vessel for a condensed-milk sweetened citrus custard, lightened with airy, beaten egg whites. Decorated with a halo of fluffy, vanilla-scented whipped cream, this dessert is definitely one heavenly dream!
      Orange Dreamsicle Tart

    Cooking doesn't have to be complicated to be good, that's why I love creating easy recipes with a fresh twist that are as fun to make as they are to eat! Whether you're looking for easy weeknight dinners, simple appetizers that impress or fresh, seasonal recipes, The Kitchen Prep has hundreds of produce-packed options that you'll love. I'm so glad to have you here and can't wait to hear which recipes become your favorites!

    Cinco De Mayo Recipes

    • Overhead shot of 4-ingredient guacamole in a molcajete with scattered tortilla chips beside it.
      4-Ingredient Guacamole
    • Pineapple Pico de Gallo salsa in a small bowl with plantain chips surrounding it and a pineapple in the background.
      Pineapple Pico de Gallo
    • Churro Truffle Bombs! Smooth & creamy chocolate is tucked into a bite-sized ball of dough, coated in cinnamon-sugar and baked to perfection in these easy-to-make treats. The surprise chocolate center will delight everyone who takes a bite! Made with a handful of ingredients, they'll become a staple when you're looking for an indulgent treat.
      Churro Truffle Bombs
    • Portobello Mushroom Tacos

    Kentucky Derby Recipes

    • Mint Julep in a silver julep cup with a sprig of mint.
      Classic Mint Julep Recipe
    • Benedictine Spread for Kentucky Derby in a white bowl with a piece of pumpernickel toast in the foreground slathered with spread.
      Benedictine Spread - A Derby Classic
    • Pimento Cheese in a glass serving dish with a silver spreader.
      Pimento Cheese Recipe
    • Race Day Pie! This Kentucky Derby pie recipe is one you should bet on: A rich, bourbon-infused chocolate and walnut filling bakes inside a pastry dough shell, creating a cookie-like confection that's trophy-worthy!
      Race Day Pie (Kentucky Derby Pie)

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      Big Game Drive-In Watch Party
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      15 Beer-Infused Game Day Recipes

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    TRENDING NOW

    Current reader favorites! These are the recipes everyone is making right now. You can also check out my web stories for quick, step-by-step snippets of some of my most popular recipes!

    • Irish Cheddar & Cabbage Hash Brown Skillet on a dark green surface with a striped kitchen towel beside it.
      Irish Cheddar & Cabbage Hash Brown Skillet
    • An apple crumble cheesecake bar on a white plate with a decorative caramel swirl.
      Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bars
    • Close up shot of sliced Zucchini Bread with butter in a small bowl in background.
      Zucchini Bread
    • Benedictine Spread for Kentucky Derby in a white bowl with a piece of pumpernickel toast in the foreground slathered with spread.
      Benedictine Spread - A Derby Classic
    • Fork and knife cutting into a stuffed cubanelle pepper.
      Stuffed Italian-Style Cubanelle Peppers
    • Strawberry tangulu with grapes on a skewer.
      Tanghulu
    • Moroccan-Spiced Vegetable Soup via The Kitchen Prep. An easy and flavorful meal for a cold day!
      Moroccan-Spiced Vegetable Soup with Couscous
    • A large skillet filled with Creamy Mushroom & Chicken Sausage Florentine Pasta with a yellow and white striped dish towel underneath.
      Creamy Mushroom & Chicken Sausage Florentine Pasta

    ABOUT DIANNA

    Hi, I'm Dianna! I used to think cooking had to be complicated to be good, so I never considered it "my thing." Now I know that's far from true, and my mission is to create & share easy, mouthwatering recipes - from weeknight dinners to simple bites for entertaining - that anyone can make! Join me in my South Florida kitchen and let's get cooking!

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    Hi! I'm Dianna. I used to think cooking had to be complicated to be good, so I never considered it "my thing." Now I know that's far from true, and my mission is to create & share easy, mouthwatering recipes - from weeknight dinners to simple bites for entertaining - that anyone can make! Join me in my South Florida kitchen and let's get cooking!

    More about me →

    Popular

    • Fork and knife cutting into a stuffed cubanelle pepper.
      Stuffed Italian-Style Cubanelle Peppers
    • Benedictine Spread for Kentucky Derby in a white bowl with a piece of pumpernickel toast in the foreground slathered with spread.
      Benedictine Spread - A Derby Classic
    • Close up of Italian Easter Cookies on a light blue platter.
      Italian Love Knot Cookies
    • A large skillet filled with Creamy Mushroom & Chicken Sausage Florentine Pasta with a yellow and white striped dish towel underneath.
      Creamy Mushroom & Chicken Sausage Florentine Pasta

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