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Lulu Perez
  • Jul 12, 2022
  • 3 min

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
  • Jun 30, 2022
  • 2 min

Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownies

In any Hispanic household, you will find Abuelita Hot Chocolate packs. Major nostalgia, when I smell this solid chocolate bar. You can't...

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Lulu Perez
  • Apr 12, 2022
  • 2 min

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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Lulu Perez
  • Feb 17, 2022
  • 1 min

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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Lulu Perez
  • Feb 17, 2022
  • 2 min

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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Lulu Perez
  • Dec 20, 2021
  • 2 min

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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Lulu Perez
  • Nov 11, 2021
  • 2 min

Classic Apple Streusel Crisp

Apple crisp is most definitely a fall favorite! Fall favorites in pies, cakes, candles, cocktails, etc. However, apples don’t get the...

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Lulu Perez
  • Oct 12, 2021
  • 2 min

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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Lulu Perez
  • Oct 12, 2021
  • 1 min

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Pumpkin Season is back y'all ! Which means...the holidays are just around the corner. I made a trip to Trader Joes and bought at least 6...

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Lulu Perez
  • Oct 12, 2021
  • 2 min

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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Lulu Perez
  • Sep 10, 2021
  • 2 min

Lemon Blueberry Scones

Scones are my new favorite thing right now! I am a firm believer of something sweet for breakfast, almost always! After my savory...

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Lulu Perez
  • Jul 31, 2021
  • 2 min

Cinnamon Roll Scones

Scones...a buttery, flakey and slightly sweet sort of biscuit. I guess you can say it's kind of like a buttery biscuit, but are more of a...

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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 26 years old and am a full time Middle 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. After celebrating our three year wedding anniversary, I’ve learned many things. One that is most significant... FOOD is what gathers everyone together and I live for it. 



5 Quick Things About Me


  1. 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. 

  2. I stay active- whether it's going on a run, hitting the gym, or creating a HIIT workout at home. If I go longer than 3 days without a workout, I won’t feel myself. 

  3. I enjoy reading Cookbooks- This is how I get ideas. Especially from chefs that inspire me. I used to buy random ones when I was younger. Now I get specific books that inspire my love for the cuisine or just because I love what they stand for. 

  4. 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.

  5. 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 10 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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