Lulu Perez
Shrimp Cocktail (Build your Own)
Lets talk about shrimp cocktail... I always crave it in the summer when its hot out because shrimp cocktail is CHILLED and refreshing to...
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Lulu Perez
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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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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Chile Roja (Red Chile made with Tomatillos)
There are so many different types of salsas and chiles. Some people call them salsa, some people call them chile. In my household and...
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Sauteed Nopales with Onion and Tomatoes
Let's talk about nopales and how I am currently obsessing over this vegetable. I need to switch up my standard typical vegetables...
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Nopales Pico de Gallo
My dad grew up in a little town in the state of Zacatecas, Mexico, where you will find an abundant of nopales (cactus plant). They are...
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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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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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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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