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T-Bone Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
I find myself barbecuing quite often, and making a good steak is key. Here’s how to prepare and cook your steak outdoors, as well as a little chimichurri sauce. Me encuentro muy a menudo la barbacoa, y haciendo un buen filete es la clave. He aquí cómo preparar y cocinar su carne al aire libre, así como un poco de salsa chimichurri.

Chef LaLa
Jul 17, 20091 min read
Quick and Easy Meat Marinade
Chef LaLa cooks up some fun on America Now with a secret ingredient: tequila!

Chef LaLa
Jul 2, 20091 min read
Cooking for Diabetes
If you have diabetes and are constantly trying to control your glucose, then you know how difficult it is to make healthy choices when eating. I’m going to teach you how to make dishes you can enjoy, that will be easy and fun for the entire family and also help you manage your glucose.

Chef LaLa
Jun 26, 20091 min read
2009 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo
Chef Lala will be performing live demos on stage at the 2009 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo , August 30th - September 1st in San Diego, CA.

Chef LaLa
Jun 25, 20091 min read
Food and Romance
When it comes to romance I like to keep it simple. I like to make dishes that are beautiful with aromas, colors and ingredients that will help me with my task: make him fall in loooove…

Chef LaLa
Jun 3, 20091 min read
Baby Veggie Meatball Soup
<p>As seen on the TODAY show with Ann Curry</p>

Chef LaLa
Jun 3, 20092 min read


Cooking With Wine
<p>Cooking with wine is a great way to concentrate intricate flavors and tenderize meat without adding extra fat. Depending on how you prepare your food, some or all of the alcohol in the wine will evaporate, leaving behind a sophisticated blend of flavors.</p>

Chef LaLa
May 27, 20091 min read


Chef LaLa NAWBO Woman of the Year Award
<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="/press/2009/5/22/chef-lala-wins-woman-of-the-year-award.html"><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5533ccebe4b0cb1542ab4ba3/5567357ae4b02b31a26e1f9a/5567357ae4b02b31a26e2038/1311168501463/1000w/woman-of-year-award-20090512-cheflala-tn.jpg" alt="" /></a></span></span>Chef LaLa wins the 2009 National Hispanic Woman of the Year Award!</div>

Chef LaLa
May 22, 20091 min read
Playing it Safe with Meat
<p>Whether you are looking forward to a juicy grilled chicken breast, a burger or filet mignon, you should always play it safe by following a few simple rules for purchasing, storing and preparing meat.</p>

Chef LaLa
May 21, 20092 min read
Common Recipe Equivalents
1 pinch less than 1/8 teaspoon (dry) 1 dash 3 drops to ¼ teaspoon (liquid) | ¼ teaspoon or less 3 teaspoons 1 tablespoon | ½ ounce (liquid and dry) 2 tablespoons 1 ounce (liquid and dry) 4 tablespoons 2 ounces (liquid and dry) | ¼ cup 5 1/3 tablespoons 1/3 cup 8 tablespoons 4 ounces | ½ cup | 1 stick butter or ¼ pound 1 cup 8 ounces (liquid) | ½ pint 4 cups 32 ounces (liquid) | 2 pints | 1 quart 16 cups 128 ounces (liquid) | 4 quarts | 1 gallon 1 quart 2 pints (dry) juice of

Chef LaLa
May 21, 20091 min read
Chef LaLa Endorses "Diabetes? No Problema!"
Chef Lala was honored to write the foreword to Diabetes? No Problema! A Latino’s Guide to Living Well with Diabetes by Da Capo Press. is the ultimate guide to diabetes management and prevention for everyone with a Latino/Hispanic heritage, regardless of your unique ethnic background. The foreword is written by Latina diabetes activist and celebrity, Chef LaLa, known for her delicious and healthy Latino recipes and cookbooks and for acting as a diabetes advocate within the L

Chef LaLa
May 21, 20091 min read
2009 Expo Comida Latina & All Asia Food
Chef Lala will be performing live demos on stage at the 2009 Expo Comida Latina & All Asia Food , June 16th -18th, in Chilcago, IL.

Chef LaLa
May 13, 20091 min read
Summertime Update For Your First Aid Kit
<p>There’s no better time than now to update your first aid kit and make sure you’re ready for a summer of fun. As with all medications, it’s a good idea to go through them once a year and replace anything that has expired.</p>

Chef LaLa
May 12, 20091 min read


Pick a Pepper
<p>Bring on the heat and make your dishes go from mild to wild by adding fire and flavor to your food with chile peppers. While bell peppers are sweet and mild, Habanero, the hottest, can be fiery. The heat or fire is caused by the natural chemical in peppers called capsaicin, which stimulates nerve endings in the skin.</p>

Chef LaLa
May 12, 20091 min read
Kosher Salt Isn’t Just for Kosher Cooking
Kosher salt is called so primarily because its large crystals are used for making meats kosher. The process is done in part by sprinkling coarse salt on the surface of the meat to absorb the fluids. Kosher salt is typically free from additives commonly found in table salt, making it a favorite for cooking because it has a gentler flavor. Kosher salt is usually sold in large boxes and can be found in the spice and baking section of your market. Don’t let the large box scare yo

Chef LaLa
May 12, 20091 min read
Your Garage – Auto Storage or Junk Closet
<p>Garages have a variety of uses from a place to store your car, to a place for hobbies, but many people use their garages for storage for the many items they no longer need, taking up valuable space they could utilize for something better.</p>

Chef LaLa
May 12, 20092 min read
Berry Delicious
<p>Fresh, colorful berries at your local supermarket or farmer’s market are a sure sign that summer is here. Some sweet, others tart, berries are a delicious and nutritious treat and can be eaten whole, served fresh, frozen or in baked goods. Berries are available all year from a variety of sources, though most are considered summer fruits.</p>

Chef LaLa
May 12, 20091 min read
Keeping Kids Safe in the Car
No matter whether you are on a trip to the corner park, on a long drive to visit the family, or just parked at the market, the safety of the children in your car should be your first concern. Infants, toddlers, and school-aged children under 4’9” should be in an approved child safety seat or booster seat. Older children who have outgrown their booster seats should travel with a lap and shoulder belt and ride in the rear seat of the vehicle until they are at least 13. When the

Chef LaLa
May 7, 20091 min read
Smoked Salmon
<p>Smoked salmon is typically a fillet that has been cured and then hot or cold smoked. Due to its moderately high price, smoked salmon is considered a delicacy. Since salmon is a large and fatty fish, it’s an excellent fish for smoking, which gives it a very distinct, smoky flavor and light texture.</p>

Chef LaLa
May 7, 20091 min read
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