Lulu Perez
Spicy Chorizo Bean Dip
In my family we grew up eating refried beans with chips. My mom always had a pot of beans on the stove and they were either whole boiled...
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Lulu Perez
Baked Buffalo Chicken Tenders and Fries
Its no secret that buffalo chicken (tenders or wings) are one of America's favorite game day foods. Its definitely mine and my husband...
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Cheesy BBQ Chicken Sliders
Game Day food is my excuse to enjoy NFL sunday. Don't get me wrong, I support my husband and his love for his favorite NFL team...
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Cold Buffalo Chicken Dip (high protein/ clean ingredient)
Football game day season or not... This dip is amaazinngggg to serve for a crowd or just to have for the week as a snack. Especially if...
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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
A tasty shareable appetizer for game day and only requires minimal ingredients. Crispy Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Ingredients 2 chicken...
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Brie, Fig, and Prosciutto Crostini
The easiest appetizer to impress a crowd. I love the flavor combinations of the brie and fig. Prosciutto is just added savory to the...
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Garlic Parmesan Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños
Jalapeño Poppers! We know them. We love them. Cream cheesyyy filled jalapeño wrapped in bacon. Whats not to love? Its a creamy, cheesy,...
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo sauce is EVERYTHING! Buffalo wings are our favorite. I had to make a little twist or reinvent as a form of a dip. It is perfect...
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Meatball Marinara Sliders
Food for a crowd that I know everyone will love! You can't go wrong with a handheld sandwich. Actually...you might need a knife and fork...
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Baked Coconut Panko Crusted Chicken Tenders with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
A sweet way to transform plain chicken tenders into a tasty dish is to crust it with coconut flakes and panko breadcrumbs for a crispy...
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"Healthier" Asian Zing Boneless Wings
Boneless Wings are your typical wings without the bone and they really are chicken nuggets, since it is either meat from the breast or...
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Buffalo Cauliflower
Buffalo wings are one of my husbands favorite thing to eat! Anytime we go out to eat, we somehow manage to always order them as an...
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Avocado Egg Rolls with Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce
We all have a favorite restaurant that we love. In particular, we have a favorite appetizer or appetizers...because sometimes two is...
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Spicy Garlic Edemame
Edemame are protein packed, bite size appetizers or snacks to eat. They can take on many flavors and my sauce in particular is spicy,...
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Sun Dried Tomato and Roasted Garlic Hummus
I absolutely love the flavor of those jarred sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil. I usually use sun-dried tomatoes for sauces, in my...
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Mango Salsa
Mango Salsa Yield: 8-10 servings Ingredients Half red onion, diced 1 lime juiced (3 tbsp) 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp fresh cracked pepper 1...
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Baked Crispy Potato Wedges with Roasted Garlic Chipotle Aioli
Yes to anything potato! I was going for something tasty like a french fry, minus the deep fry. To get the perfect crispy exterior, these...
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Jalapeño Avocado Hummus
I can never get myself to finish a whole container of store bought hummus. Homemade is just 10x better and it's super easy!I've made this...
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Sheet Pan Grilled Chicken Nachos with Queso Sauce and Pickled Red Onion
The perfect appetizer to have for a family or friend get together! Crunchy tortilla chips, juicy chicken, cheesy queso added with the...
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Spicy Roasted Tomato and Serrano Salsa with Baked Tortilla Chips
Every time the family gets together for a carne asada, we're grilling a ton of meat, heating up tortillas, have queso fresco, chips, and...
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ABOUT ME
Hi. I’m Lourdes Perez, everyone knows me as Lulu. I was born and raised in a small town located in the Central Valley in California. I’m 29 years old and am a full time High School Special Education Teacher. I love what I do and I love working with kids. However, what brings me true joy is my love for cooking and entertaining my friends and family.
It began way back in my teen years, watching the Food Network, writing down recipes from Giada De Laurentiis and Rachel Ray and experimenting in the kitchen. I guess you can say, I’m a self taught, “Chef.” I’ve been my mom’s little sous chef ever since I can remember. She is who taught me real authentic Mexican cooking and I continue to learn from her to this day.
I never went to culinary school, but that didn’t keep me from learning new techniques, creating new dishes, and searching for new recipes to re-invent. I have never been so inspired at this time in my life. I am learning to balance a full time career, being a wife, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle while entertaining for friends and family with delicious food and dessert. FOOD is what gathers everyone together and I live for it.
5 Quick Things About Me
I try not to follow any specific diet- Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo, gluten free, low carb, keto, etc. In my house we are definitely mindful about what we eat, so we can enjoy our favorite meals and desserts.
I stay active- whether it's going on a run, hitting the gym, or creating a HIIT workout at home.
I enjoy reading Cookbooks- This is how I get ideas. Especially from chefs that inspire me.
Music lifts my soul. When I’m on my way to work, cooking in the kitchen, cleaning, or relaxing; music is what motivates and just keeps me productive.
I love being a tia (auntie)!! I come from a large family, ten of us total (5 brothers and 2 sisters). All biological. Currently, have 12 nieces and nephews. Another role I have is trying to be the best tia I can be. Even if my nephew, Mandito, asks me to make chocolate chip cookies, I’m on it, ASAP.
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