Tequila Lime Cilantro Shrimp Ceviche

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© Chef LaLa

© Chef LaLa

At one of our favorite little dive restaurants in Montebello (East L.A. adjacent ;) — my sisters and I love the Camarones Ahogados (drowned shrimp) — it is shrimp”cooked” in Lime juice, cilantro and and slices of Jalapenos — a ceviche of sorts. Ceviche is a dish that is cooked in acid, such as lemon and/or lime juice. If you use fresh shrimp, or other seafood, you should be fine. If you are even slightly concerned about freshness, you may be better off cooking them by a more traditional method.

I like to add ½ bottle of Chef LaLa Homemade Tequila Lime Marinade to 2 pounds of large raw shrimp, they are usually “cooked” (pink and opaque) in around 20–30 minutes.

Caprese Salad with Chipotle Flavored Oil

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© Chef Lala

© Chef Lala

Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh basil and add to ¼ cup Chef LaLa Homemade Chipotle Oil. Heat oil on a low flame for 10 minutes in order to infuse basil flavor. Set aside to cool.

Meanwhile, slice fresh tomato and fresh mozzarella. Stack on a plate and drizzle with basil infused Chef LaLa Homemade Chipotle Oil. Top with sliced scallions.

Chicken Wings Asada

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© Chef Lala

© Chef Lala

Yes, Carne Asada means char–broiled Steak. But this marinade— made with garlic, onion, citrus and soy sauce—is so diverse that I decided to use it with chicken wings. 1 bottle of Chef LaLa Homemade Carne Asada Marinade is sufficient for 2–3 pounds of wings. I marinaded them for 2 hours and drained the excess marinade. I placed the wings on a baking sheet and placed them in a preheated 400 degrees Fº oven for 45 minutes – 1 hour, or until juices run clear.

Chicken Chile Verde Tacos

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© Chef Lala

© Chef Lala

One of the ways I keep healthy is by making several meals out of one main meal I cooked on the weekend — like a Roasted Chicken. Now if you don’t have the time to roast your own chicken, pick one up at the grocery store, It is a healthy quick alternative to fast food. 

I take 1 cup of water, 1 bottle of Chef LaLa Homemade Tomatillo – Jalapeño Green Sauce and 1/2 of cooked chicken sheredded and cook for 5–10 minutes on low until it simmers and heats through.  

Meanwhile I heat some corn tortillas on the stove until pliable. I fill them with chicken and done!

Servings: Depends on how fat your tacos are ;) — around 6–8 tacos.

Oysters Cotija

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According to common wisdom, almost any kind of seafood could act as an aphrodisiac.  Lobster, crab and oysters or sole should work equally well as long as they are expensive.  Casanova is said to have been a firm believer in oysters, eating 50 of them raw every morning in the bath together with the lady he fancied at that moment.
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Japanese Style Bruschetta

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Chips, dips and pretzels are great snacks, but with these simple tips you can “wow” your guests by serving a few simple baguette toppers. Let you palette take a culinary trip to Japan with the Japanese Style (California Roll) Bruschetta.
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