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Planning a fun, festive party? Try these appetizing dishes from chef LaLa

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updated 12:32 p.m. ET May 5, 2009

Planning a fun and festive party? Try these appetizing dishes from chef LaLa. From fish tacos with yogurt sauce to salsa asada, these quick and simple recipes will satisfy everyone's taste buds.

Fish tacos with yogurt sauce
Chef LaLa

Makes 12 tacos

INGREDIENTS

Yogurt sauce

• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons light sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Fish tacos

• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds tilapia fillets
• 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
• 12 corn tortillas
• 3 cups finely shredded red and green cabbage
• 1 1/4 cups finely chopped tomatoes

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DIRECTIONS

1. Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, sour cream, red pepper, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.

2. Mix cornstarch, salt and pepper on large, flat plate. Place fish in cornstarch mixture; turn to coat both sides with cornstarch mixture.

3. Heat oil in large skillet. Shake excess cornstarch off fish; place fish in pan. Cook fish 3 minutes; turn fish and cook 3 more minutes. Remove from pan and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

4. Place tortillas on grill or griddle over medium heat 10 seconds on each side, or until beginning to bubble and brown lightly. Fill tortillas with fish. Top with sauce, cabbage and tomatoes.

TIPS

Nutrition information: Per Serving: 193 calories, 5.6g fat (.9g saturated, 2.5g monounsaturated, 1.6g polyunsaturated), 26mg cholesterol, 383mg sodium, 21.4g carbohydrate (1.4g dietary fiber), 13.8g protein.

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Salsa asada
Chef LaLa

INGREDIENTS

• 3 large tomatoes
• 1 onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 jalapenos
• Salt

DIRECTIONS

Place all ingredients on a skillet. Cook until charred. Transfer to a molcajete or mortar and pestle. Smash to combine. Add salt to taste. Serve in molacajete for presentation.

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Margatini
Chef LaLa

INGREDIENTS

• 4 ounces parts of tequila
• 2 ounces triple sec
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• Coarse kosher salt
• 1 box Red jello powder
• 1 box Green jello powder
• Ice
• Ice shaker
• Lime wedge
• Ice cubes

DIRECTIONS

Put in a shaker with ice, strain into salted glass and enjoy.

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