<div src="v5"><span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d2b/1308779973127/1000w/8796959-12852263-thumbnail.jpg" alt="Fresh Salsa" /></span></span> Ingredients: 1½ cups tomatoes, finely chopped; ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped; 2 serrano chiles, minced, stemmed and seeds removed; 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, shredded</div>

<div src="v5"><span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d08/1308780255163/1000w/8796959-12852344-thumbnail.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>According to common wisdom, almost any kind of seafood could act as an aphrodisiac.&nbsp; Lobster, crab and oysters or sole should work equally well as long as they are expensive.&nbsp; Casanova is said to

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://s3.media.squarespace.com/production/749887/9123315/lifestyle/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/tortita-de-camaron-web3-300x200.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1299935843664" alt="" /></span></span>Ingredients: 8 Medium Potatoes, boiled, peeled, 4 Ounces Ground Dried Shrimp, 4 Ounces Cotija Cheese, finely grated, 4 Medium Eggs, As needed Oil,</div>

<div src="v5"><span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d05/1308787340923/1000w/8796959-12852449-thumbnail.jpg" alt="Chile Relleno Pie (Pastel de Chile Relleno)" /></span></span>Ingredientes: &frac14; taza pancake mix, 3 huevos grandes, &frac12; cucharadita polvo de hornear (baking powder), 2 cucharadas mantequilla</div>

<div src="v5"><span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d29/1308781105383/1000w/8796959-12852510-thumbnail.jpg" alt="Catfish with Cherry Salsa" /></span></span>Ingredients: 1 cup fresh sweet cherries, halved and pitted; &frac14; cup minced red onion; 1 medium jalape&ntilde;o pepper, cored, seeded and minced; 1 tablespoon lime juice</div>

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/5567357ae4b02b31a26e1f9a/5567357ae4b02b31a26e2025/1300494218923/1000w/press-cover-health-magazine-2009.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>We started with a list of the 100 largest quick-serve chains in America, as defined by the number of locations. Using criteria that was created with the help of our expert panel (below), we scored the cha

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0da7/1304108685107/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-chino-latino-fried-rice-20090211-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>As a mom, a professional, a wife&hellip; I often have to rely on making meals out of leftovers. And one meal that actually requires you to use leftover rice is fried rice. But I&

Chef LaLa will be participating in the  Feria de la Salud  event for the American Diabetes Association. Check listing for dates and locations.

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0dcd/1304445015843/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-healthy-kids-psa-20090211-cheflala.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>It&#8217;s easy to promote healthy eating if these foods are available in the home. Children need structure, predictability, parents setting limits for both eating and behavior. &hellip

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0de4/1304516866032/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-siete-salsa-20090211-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></span></span> Chef LaLa te ayudara a preparar siete salsa saludables sencillamene y rapido para que todos tus invitados queden satisfechos.</div>

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0de0/1304505655099/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-cooking-with-friends-lasagna-20090211-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>I asked some of my closest friends why they don&#8217;t like cooking at home. &#8220;Time&#8221;, &#8220;food costs&#8221;, &#8220;clean up&#8221; and &#8220;boredom&#8221;

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0ddd/1304503834417/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-vibrant-salads-20090211-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>The fun thing about salads is that you can top them with a variety of things that can help you meet your daily allowance of &nbsp;vitamins, minerals and macronutrients. Leaf lettuce alone

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0dd7/1304501602313/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-picante-chocolate-truffles-20090211-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="Picante Chocolate Truffles" /></span></span>On a recent Today Show appearance I gave you my Picante Chocolate Truffles, and since so many of you requesting the recipe, I&#8217;m going to prepar

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d1b/1308789826723/1000w/lifestyle-vid-stirfry-today-20090203.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>Want to get back to basics with good food &mdash; at a great price? Nutritionist and healthy lifestyle expert Chef Lala shares a special stir-fry that serves a family of four for less than $20. Learn

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right noStyle ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/5567357ae4b02b31a26e1f9a/5567357ae4b02b31a26e203a/1304112636547/1000w/img-placeholder.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>&#8220;I am always, always grateful,” said LaLa, who inspires with both deeds and words. “Even for the bad days. That’s why they call it the present – because every day you get a new one. Happiness is not money, i

<div src="v5"><p><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/5567357ae4b02b31a26e1f9a/5567357ae4b02b31a26e201b/1300489012003/1000w/press-cover-ventana-latina-spring09.jpg" alt="" /></span>Recipes included in the Ventana Latina Spring issue are: Corn and Sweet Potato Soup; Shrimp Soup; Creamy Tomato Soup and Minestrone Soup.</p></div>

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/5567357ae4b02b31a26e1f9a/5567357ae4b02b31a26e201d/1300490679917/1000w/press-parade-mag-2009.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>I just opened an email invitation to a New Year&rsquo;s Day &ldquo;Open House&rdquo; and couldn&rsquo;t be more thrilled! Not only do my husband, son and I have fun plans for an otherwise &ldquo;let&rsquo;s-lay-lo

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0dd3/1304465475367/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-meal-replacement-smoothie-20081224-chefLaLa-press-vid.tn-honye-mustard-dressing-20081224-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>Meals need to be full of nutrients and vitamins. If you are doing a meal replacement, make sure it&#8217;s a substantial o

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0dd1/1304465032777/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-lite-ranch-dressing-20081224-chefLaLa-press-vid.tn-honye-mustard-dressing-20081224-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>The dressings that get the worst wrap of all are the creamy ones. Of course! They contain mayonnaise, butters, creams&hellip; Bu

<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0d02/556dac20e4b0ad00878d0dcf/1304464551623/1000w/lifestyle-vid.tn-ENTRYTITLE-NAME-DATE-chefLaLa-press-vid.tn-honye-mustard-dressing-20081224-chefLaLa.jpg" alt="" /></span></span>I love the combination of honey and mustard, so I&#8217;m going to put a honey and mustard dressing together.</div>