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    Easy Recipes with FRESH Twist

    • Close up of flaky texture after cooking salmon in air fryer.
      Air Fryer Salmon
    • Overhead shot of Lemon Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts on a porcelain plate surrounded by lemons and a striped kitchen towel.
      Lemon Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
    • Lemon Basil Shrimp & Quinoa! This fresh and flavorful dish comes together in no time at all, making it ideal for a healthful weekday dinner or packed lunch. Make quinoa early in the week  or simply defrost pre-made frozen quinoa to shave off prep time during busy evenings, and this will become a go-to staple for busy evenings. 
      Lemon Basil Shrimp Quinoa Salad
    • Cauliflower with romesco sauce in a white bowl.
      Roasted Cauliflower with Romesco Sauce

    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!

    Mother's Day Recipes

    • French Toast Muffin on a red and white checkered tablecloth wiht strawberries in the background.
      French Toast Muffins
    • Smoky Salmon Bagel Burger with Garlic-Dill Schmear! Love bagels and lox? You'll go "wild" over these simply gratifying salmon burgers made with wild-caught Alaska salmon. They're a quick, versatile bite that works for brunch, lunch or dinner!
      Smoky Salmon Bagel Burgers with Garlic-Dill Schmear
    • Blueberry Toast on a wooden serving board with a blue cloth napkin under it.
      Blueberry Toast
    • Two champagne glasses filled with Tropical Fruit Bellinis on a turquoise backdrop.
      Tropical Fruit Bellinis

    Memorial Day Recipes

    • Grilled Watermelon Salsa in a white bowl surrounded by watermelon slices and tortilla chips.
      Grilled Watermelon Salsa
    • Patriotic Berry Hand Pies! These handheld, berry-filled beauties are the ultimate Memorial Day or 4th of July dessert with their red, white and blue details and star-spangled cutouts! They're easy to make and even easier to meet, making it ideal for casual celebrations and backyard barbecues. 
      Patriotic Berry Hand Pies
    • Close up of Glazed Chicken Apple Sausage & Sweet Potato Kabobs on a white platter.
      Glazed Chicken Apple Sausage & Sweet Potato Kabobs
    • Peanut Butter & Jelly Tart

    Delicious Basics

    • Balsamic Glazed Asparagus
    • Sesame Peanut Brussels Sprouts! If you or your family need convincing that Brussels sprouts can be delicious, this recipe is the ticket to a clean plate! Savory peanut butter sauce with a dash of sweetness and a hint of spice glaze these sprouts for a side dish that will grace your table again and again. 
      Sesame Peanut Brussels Sprouts
    • San Marzano Tomato Sauce
    • A white platter of Air Fryer Potato Wedges.
      Air Fryer Potato Wedges

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    • Strawberry tangulu with grapes on a skewer.
      Tanghulu
    • 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
    • Irish Cheddar & Cabbage Hash Brown Skillet on a dark green surface with a striped kitchen towel beside it.
      Irish Cheddar & Cabbage Hash Brown Skillet
    • Close up of Italian Knot Cookies on a white cake plate.
      Italian 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
    • A slice of Twinkie Bundt cake being removed from a cake plate.
      Homemade Twinkie Bundt Cake
    • Moroccan-Spiced Vegetable Soup via The Kitchen Prep. An easy and flavorful meal for a cold day!
      Moroccan-Spiced Vegetable Soup with Couscous
    • A variety of No Spread Sugar Cookies on a cooling rack, with one being lifted by a cookie spatula.
      No Spread Sugar Cookies

    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 →

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    • Fork and knife cutting into a stuffed cubanelle pepper.
      Stuffed 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 Knot Cookies on a white cake plate.
      Italian 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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    I'm Dianna and I've been creating & sharing easy recipes with a fresh twist for 14 years!

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    • 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
    • Moroccan-Spiced Vegetable Soup via The Kitchen Prep. An easy and flavorful meal for a cold day!
      Moroccan-Spiced Vegetable Soup with Couscous
    • Irish Cheddar & Cabbage Hash Brown Skillet on a dark green surface with a striped kitchen towel beside it.
      Irish Cheddar & Cabbage Hash Brown Skillet
    • A pavlova nest with coconut custard filling sprinkled with coconut flakes and drizzled with chocolate.
      Mini Pavlova Nests

    Seasonal

    • Orange-Avocado Salad
      Orange-Avocado Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
    • Sausage & Squash Soup in a white mug with ingredients around it.
      Sausage & Squash Soup
    • A stack of sweet corn and black bean fritters in a mini cast iron skillet with fresh sweet corn in the background.
      Sweet Corn & Black Bean Fritters
    • Vanilla Bean Citrus Bars! A crisp, shortbread crust is topped with a layer of sweet, citrusy filling speckled with fragrant vanilla beans. These are the stuff of potluck dreams!
      Vanilla Bean Citrus Bars
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    Welcome!

    I'm Dianna and I've been creating & sharing easy recipes with a fresh twist for 14 years!

    More about me

    Popular

    • 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
    • Moroccan-Spiced Vegetable Soup via The Kitchen Prep. An easy and flavorful meal for a cold day!
      Moroccan-Spiced Vegetable Soup with Couscous
    • Irish Cheddar & Cabbage Hash Brown Skillet on a dark green surface with a striped kitchen towel beside it.
      Irish Cheddar & Cabbage Hash Brown Skillet
    • A pavlova nest with coconut custard filling sprinkled with coconut flakes and drizzled with chocolate.
      Mini Pavlova Nests

    Seasonal

    • Orange-Avocado Salad
      Orange-Avocado Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
    • Sausage & Squash Soup in a white mug with ingredients around it.
      Sausage & Squash Soup
    • A stack of sweet corn and black bean fritters in a mini cast iron skillet with fresh sweet corn in the background.
      Sweet Corn & Black Bean Fritters
    • Vanilla Bean Citrus Bars! A crisp, shortbread crust is topped with a layer of sweet, citrusy filling speckled with fragrant vanilla beans. These are the stuff of potluck dreams!
      Vanilla Bean Citrus Bars

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