<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0dad/1304111162127/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-frozen-smoothie-20081224-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>Smoothies with frozen fruit can be made anytime of the year, keeping the fruit at it&#8217;s peak! Substitute frozen yogurt for ice and milk.</div>

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0da5/1304107758907/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-cilantro-lime-dressing-20081224-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>When I think of the flavors of Mexico I think of lime&#8217;s flavor and, of course, the earthy herb flavor of cilantro that I just love. So why not combine it in a dressing?!</di

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0dc9/1304507232085/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-california-roll-bruschetta-20081224-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>Chips, dips and pretzels are great snacks, but with these simple tips you can &ldquo;wow&rdquo; your guests by serving a few simple baguette toppers. Let you palette take a cu

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0dc7/1304443540058/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-who-cut-the-cheese-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>Well if you haven&#8217;t, or don&#8217;t how, I&#8217;m going to show you how to do something quick and easy –but still very elegant– with cheese.</div>

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="/lifestyle/2008/12/24/passover-charoset.html"><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d8c/1304106638007/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-passover-charoset-20081224-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></a></span></span>Today&rsquo;s recipe is is the best chariest recipe I&rsquo;ve ever tried, and it&rsquo;s been passed down by family.</div>

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d8a/1304104069533/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-green-tea-smoothie-20081224-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>Studies have shown that green tea helps to build your immune system with antioxidants, it lowers cholesterol and blood pressure and it reduces cancer risks and Alzheimer&rsquo;s disea

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d88/1304104898092/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-fresh-fruit-smoothie-20081224-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>Some restaurants claim to use real fruit and yogurt, but actually they&rsquo;re smoothies are made from concentrates, purees, artificial flavors, preservatives and not so wholesome

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d86/1304104601377/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-citrus-dressing-20081224-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>Citrus contains so many vitamins and minerals. It&rsquo;s refreshing, it&rsquo;s delicious, and citrus helps your body absorb the iron in vegetables and foods. That makes it a great sala

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="/lifestyle/2008/12/24/italian-bruschetta.html"><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d84/1304106307036/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-italian-bruschetta-20081224-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></a></span></span>Entertaining should be quick and easy. Italian style bruschettas are inexpensive, fun, delicious and healthy. Provecho!</di

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="/lifestyle/2008/12/24/healthier-nachos.html"><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0dbf/1304167509977/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-healthier-nachos-20081224-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></a></span></span>Nachos are so delicious&hellip; but man are they fattening! I&#8217;m going to make a healthy version that is made for sharing,

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="/lifestyle/2008/12/24/gourmet-bruschetta.html"><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0dbd/1304165313407/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-gourmet-bruschetta-20081224-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></a></span></span>Chips, dips and pretzels are great snacks, but with these simple tips you can &#8220;wow&#8221; your guests by serving a fe

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0db5/1304159596213/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-apple-crepes-20081224-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>Today I&#8217;m going to be making one of my favorite dishes with apples: crepes.</div>

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0dd9/1304502705273/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-raspberry-balsamic-dressing-20081224-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>Salads are controversial because of the hidden fat that lurks in the dressing. Be sure to read the labels, watch your portion sizes and select dressings that will have tons o

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0dd5/1304500705347/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-mexican-style-bruschetta-20081224-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>Chips, dips and pretzels are great snacks, but with these simple tips you can &#8220;wow&#8221; your guests by serving a few simple baguette toppers. Let your palette take a cul

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0de2/1304516022633/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-un-camino-hacia-el-control-20081203-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></span></span> Aprenda como controlar tu diabetes con consejos deliciosos y faciles de Chef Lala.</div>

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right noStyle ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d11/1304112636547/1000w/img-placeholder.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>Public Service Announcement from Chef LaLa</div>

<p>First5 &amp; Chef LaLa have created a free mini-cookbook filled with healthy recipes.</p>

<div src="v5"><!--<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><a href="/lifestyle/2008/2/14/romantic-valentines-day-dinner-secrets.html"><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d98/1306250368413/1000w/8796959-12367740-thumbnail.jpg" alt="Romantic Valentine's Day Secrets" /></a></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Chef LaLa knows her way to a man's

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><a href="/lifestyle/2008/1/23/machaca-con-vegetales-y-huevos.html"><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d9f/1304003191137/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-machaca-con-vegetales-y-huevos-20080123-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></a></span></span> Fernando dice, “es un Platillo para chuparse los dedos”.</div>

<p>Sweet Potato Pobliano Soup spices up winter on TODAY!</p>