Lulu Perez
Parmesan Crusted Fish Fillet with Parmesan Cream Sauce
Back in the day, Eric and I used to go on dinner dates to Red Lobster. What's not to love about Red Lobster?! Their cheddar biscuits,...
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Lulu Perez
Teriyaki Glazed Salmon
How many of us are always buying teriyaki sauce and having it stored in the fridge. Some of the store bought sauces we do buy, is loaded...
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BBQ Tofu with Caramelized Onions
The times that I feel like I've had too much meat after so many consecutive days, I usually crave a meatless meal. Tofu is just as good...
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Spicy Three Cheese Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese is probably the world's greatest guilty pleasures. Although, there are a ton fan favorites, this one makes it on that...
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Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Ribbons
The first time I had this dish was at my favorite restaurant, California Pizza Kitchen. Aside from their delicious pizzas, their pastas...
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Sweet and Spicy Seared Salmon with Mango Salsa
Salmon has become one of my favorite proteins. Trust me on this, this recipe is another one to add in the books. It makes eating healthy...
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Sweet and Spicy Pan Seared Tofu with Sauteed Vegetable Stir Fry
I'm not vegan, nor am I a vegetarian. But, sometimes what I need is a meatless meal. A changeup to the usual chicken, fish, beef or steak...
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Rigatoni with Bolognese Sauce and Topped Ricotta
Pasta nights totally excite me! Give me a meaty, hearty marinara sauce with a thick noodle plus cheese and I'm a happy girl! This simple...
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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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Authentic Mexican Rice
Mexican Rice is always accompanied by a main Mexican dish and it's my favorite side, aside from having vegetables or frijoles "beans."...
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Garlic Parmesan Crusted Salmon
One of the many ways of preparing salmon on a busy work week is this recipe right here! It's a great meal prep meal to have for the week....
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Juicy Grilled Chicken Breast Marinade
Sundays are always meal prep days! My husband and I have really busy work weeks. There is no time to be cooking every single day for...
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Chiles Rellenos (Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Potato and Chicken)
This is your not so traditional Chiles Rellenos. Don't get my wrong, I love chiles rellenos, the way my mom makes them: shallow fried...
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Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs
1000% percent I can survive off pasta and bread my whole life. Pasta feeds are a thing, ever since high school! The day before a...
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Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Lemon Garlic Broccoli
If you love pistachios, you're in for a surprise. My mom made this salmon a couple months ago, and now its one of my top favorite ways to...
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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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