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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Lulu Perez
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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Peas and Pancetta Pasta
A simple, yet delicious meal. No doubt, you will have the majority of the ingredients at home. Frozen peas. Check. Pancetta. check....
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Albondigas de Pollo (Ground Chicken Meatball Soup)
This is my all time favorite Mexican comfort food soup. Posole is high up there, but this one definitely takes the cake! Albondigas is...
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Ground Turkey Teriyaki Meatballs
A little change up for weekly meal prep roundups. Everytime I create a dish starring ground turkey, I always hope for a juicy and tender...
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Roasted Tomato Soup with Parmesan Ciabatta Toast
Tomato soup... This was not at all a dish from my childhood. My mom never made tomato soup. It honestly became really popular as I got...
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Roasted Eggplant and Cherry Tomato Garlic Spaghetti with Toasted Breadcrumbs
I've been dreaming of this pasta for a long time. It's also no secret that Italian is my favorite food! If I can eat pasta every day, I...
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Baked Sweet and Spicy Teriyaki Salmon
My new favorite Salmon dish is here! I love those easy sheet pan dinners where the oven does all the work for me. For this recipe, all...
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Mushroom Manicotti with Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce
I am a HUGE fan of filled pasta, either ravioli or manicotti pasta is my favorite to order at an Italian restaurant. The first time I had...
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Kung Pao Chicken
Chinese Takeout is one of my favorites, but we don't eat it as often because it may not be the "healthiest" of choices to eat. Yes, many...
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Stovetop Bacon Mac and Cheese
Let's talk about sides and mains... Favorite sides or main dishes often times are a carbs!? Right?! Vegetables are great! But they're not...
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Sweet Thai Chili Tofu with Green Beans
Not vegan, but sometimes I'd like to do meatless meals. Vegan meals don't have to be boring and flavorless. Tofu is so fun and easy to...
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Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breasts
Chicken breasts...What to do with them? We avoid them sometimes because they are the most dry to eat. It's such a lean meat, so we have...
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Creamy Pesto Pasta with Sundried Tomatoes
If you're a fan of pesto. You will love this... I added cream to the pesto, added some grated parmesan to round out the sauce. With the...
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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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Sheet Pan Roasted Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs with Crispy Skin
Little did I know, I was working on a different recipe when this one came about! Long story short: I had 2 leftover chicken thighs, so I...
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Crispy Chicken Thighs with Lemon Butter Sauce
Lemons are always stocked on my kitchen counter, and I love the sweet, tang it gives to some of my dishes or desserts. This recipe in...
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Seared Chipotle Rub Shrimp with Caramelized Onions
Meal prep Sundays call for at least two proteins, carbs, and vegetables. So happy to say that shrimp bowls made it to our week lunch/...
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Pork Chile Verde
Chile Verde is such a classic Mexican dish. I love any salsa made with tomatillos. Tomatillos are tart, fruity, and vibrant in flavor....
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Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese (Panera Copycat)
I think we can all agree that Mac and cheese is one of the top comfort foods in America. Something about a cheesy sauce with pasta is...
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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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