Lulu Perez
Shrimp, Sugar Snap Peas and Carrots Stir Fry
Those 2 pound raw, frozen shrimp bags from Costco come in clutch every month my husband and I go on our Costco grocery hauls. The shrimp...
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Lulu Perez
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...
Lulu Perez
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...
Lulu Perez
Ground Turkey Bacon Skillet
Trust me when I say it...This ground turkey recipe is not dry, nor is it tasteless. Sometimes healthy eating can be boring and I'm here...
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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...
Lulu Perez
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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Tuna Pasta Salad
Tuna salads are most definitely a top nostalgic dish! For sure!!! I grew up eating it with crackers or in a sandwich. My best friend's...
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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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Sweet Chipotle Grilled Chicken Thighs
I'm all about meal prep. Sundays come around and I think, "what would be a tasty and satisfying meal prep for this week?" I love sweet...
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Protein Packed Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Have you ever had a salad where you're not completely filled and satisfied. You eat it, but you're hungry for something more... I don't...
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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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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...
Lulu Perez
Baked Honey Soy Chicken Thighs
Super easy one sheet pan dinner is right here and ready to roll out for the week! Cold days and nights like these in the winter, grilling...
Lulu Perez
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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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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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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Pan Seared Chicken with Chimichurri and Smashed Roasted Garlic and Chili Flake Potatoes
This is an easy and simple meal prep chicken breast recipe to make. Simple for me means keeping the rub seasoning very basic: salt,...
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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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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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