Chef LaLa Homemade


Chef LaLa Homemade

Chef LaLa brings authentic Latin home cooking to supermarket shelves with her new CHEF LALA HOMEMADE line of easy–to–use sauces and marinades.
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Entries in Entertaining (31)

Tuesday
May122009

Berry Delicious

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.

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Thursday
May072009

Mushrooms

© Chef LaLaMushrooms are a great low-calorie, sodium-free, fat-free source of potassium and other nutrients and lend a fun flavor and texture to stir-fries, casseroles, pastas, rice dishes, pizza, meat dishes, burgers, salads and more.

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Tuesday
Apr212009

Healthy Cheese?

With the vast majority of the American population, especially kids, lacking enough calcium for strong bones and teeth, it’s time to get creative and find flavorful new ways for your family to get the recommended daily amount.

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Tuesday
Apr212009

8 Ways to use Cilantro (Sih-LAHN-troh)

Cilantro (Sih-LAHN-troh), also known as coriander, Mexican Parsley or Chinese parsley, is a wonderful, delicate year-round herb, thought to be an aphrodisiac and have healing properties, and adds great flavor to a variety of foods.

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Tuesday
Apr212009

Summer Celebrations - Rent or Buy?

Summer is almost here which means it’s time to plan that summer celebration – a graduation, birthday, the 4th of July, a wedding, or just a time to be with friends and family. Whatever your budget, you can have a great time if you look for great deals on food, furniture, decorations or whatever you might need.

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Thursday
Apr162009

Summer Food Safety

Foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning, increases in the summer months when the weather is warmer, because people have more picnics, barbecues and camping trips where there isn’t adequate refrigeration.

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Wednesday
Apr152009

Keeping Your Family Safe this Summer

© Chef LaLaSummer officially begins June 21st, which means more time outdoors, more travel, and more safety issues to be aware of. As with anything kids do, there are dangers, but think about some of the risks involved in activities that are new to your kids or that they haven’t done for a while.

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Thursday
Apr092009

Artichokes, the Perfect Spring Treat

Whether you’ve never had an artichoke, don’t know how to prepare or eat one, or are already an expert, now is the time to enjoy since they are in peak season from March to May.

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Thursday
Apr022009

Spring Fruits and Veggies

Spring is finally here! So are the wonderfully sweet and juicy spring fruits, such as: Apricots, Blueberries, Cantaloupe, Casaba Melon, Cherries, Currants, Figs, Nectarines, Papayas, Pineapples, Raspberries, Rhubarb, and Strawberries. Your whole family will enjoy these fruits and you’ll feel good about providing great nutrition and a delicious snack fresh, cooked, or in your favorite dish.

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Thursday
Mar262009

Rice Pudding (Arroz con Leche) 

rice pudding photoIngredients: 1 cup medium grain rice; 3 cups water; 12 ounces evaporated milk, non fat; 3 tablespoons condensed milk, low fat; 2 ounces raisins; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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