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Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are for my nephew. He is a chocolate dessert fanatic. Although he loves regular chocolate chips cookies. He will devour these...

Crispy Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

A tasty shareable appetizer for game day and only requires minimal ingredients. Crispy Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Ingredients 2 chicken...

Brie, Fig, and Prosciutto Crostini

The easiest appetizer to impress a crowd. I love the flavor combinations of the brie and fig. Prosciutto is just added savory to the...

Banana Oatmeal Blender Muffins

I'm a huge ingredient meal prepper because my husband and I work and have long days. So, we want to be able to get home, have a quick...

Oreo Cheesecake Cookies

This is such a decadent cookie. If you love oreos and cheesecake, you will love this recipe! My family loves both, so a mixture of both...

Carrot Cake

Carrot Cake in all its glory. This is my mom's favorite, she is always asking for this cake on her birthday and of course she gets what...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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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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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