1-To-Delete Chocolate Peppermint Martini’s – Recipe! December 21, 2018 / December 14, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Tis’ the season for fun and festive cocktails. Whether you prefer them sweet or super dry, there’s always room for something exciting to sip on during the holiday season. This year I decided to go sweet with a minty finish for a dessert-like drink that can be enjoyed before or after a meal. Cocktails are […] Read more » Chocolate Martinis Chocolate Peppermint Martini's - Recipe! Cocktails by Gena Bell Festive Cocktails Holiday Cocktails Peppermint Cocktails
1-To-Delete Roquefort Dressing – Recipe! December 18, 2018 / December 14, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Growing up, Blue Cheese Dressing was something we enjoyed on special occasions. It just so happened to be one of my dad’s favorite salad dressings and occasionally he would buy a jar of Bob’s Big Boy dressing and spoon it over our salads, but during the holidays my mom would make a batch from scratch made […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell Roquefort Dressing - Recipe! Roquefort Recipe Salad Dressing Recipe Salad Dressing Recipes
1-To-Delete Thai Butternut Squash Soup – Recipe! December 17, 2018 / December 14, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Thai Butternut Squash Soup – Recipe! Any kind of soup, but especially vegetable based broths gently warm and comfort our souls during this time of year. Butternut Squash makes a great soup and this hearty vegetable is easy to roast and puree into a beautifully velvet soup, but also provides a nice big dose of healthy – something we could all […] Read more » Butternut Squash Soup recipes cooking at genabell.com cooking with Gena Bell cucurbita moschata recipes gena bell recipes genabell.com recipes Thai Butternut Squash Soup - Recipe! thai soup recipes using butternut squash
1-To-Delete Braised Pork Shoulder with Tomatoes & Olives – Recipe! December 16, 2018 / December 14, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Braised Pork Shoulder with Tomatoes & Olives – Recipe! Pork shoulder or pork butt, as it is sometimes called, is my favorite cut of pork because it’s packed with flavor due to all the marbling or fat, and fat translates into flavor. Pork shoulder is definitely a meat that needs to be slow roasted, so the meat has time to render most of its […] Read more » Best Braised Pork Recipe Braised Pork with Tomatoes & Olives - Recipe! cooking with Gena Bell Easy Pork Recipes How to Make Pork Shoulder Pork Shoulder Recipes
1-To-Delete Chili-Cheese Burgers – Recipe! December 14, 2018 / December 14, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Who doesn’t love a good burger? But, have you ever had a chili-cheese burger? When I was in college Tommy’s Burgers in Westwood was all the rage and you couldn’t let a quarter go by without hiking down from the dorms to indulge on a meaty burger dripping with chili. These burgers were quite unique […] Read more » Burger Recipe Chili Cheese Burgers Chili-Cheese Burger - Recipe! Comfort Food cooking with Gena Bell How to Make Chili Cheese Burgers
1-To-Delete Roasted Cherry Tomato & Robiola Crostini – Recipe! December 13, 2018 / December 14, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment I am always looking for an easy appetizer to throw together during holiday season, but I’m not willing to sacrifice on taste. Soft cheeses at room temperature can simply be added to toasty bread, but what makes an outstanding appetizer is a flavorful combination of ingredients. Crostini’s or toasts of any kind are super simple […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell Crostini Recipe Holiday Appetizers Holiday Crostini How to Make Crostini Roasted Cherry Tomato & Robiola Crostini - Recipe! Robiola Recipe
Last Minute Foodie Gift Ideas! December 11, 2018 / December 14, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Foodie is sort of a non-descript term. Does it mean cook, chef, kitchen helper, or connoisseur of all things food? It really doesn’t matter because I just love the fact that people appreciate finer food gifts whether they are related to actual cooking, or just items that you can use or consume in the kitchen. […] Read more » Foodie Gift Ideas Gena Bell's Favorite Things 2018! Gifts for Cooks Holiday Gifts Shopping with Gena Bell Top 12 Foodie Gift Ideas for Christmas 2018!
1-To-Delete Split Pea & Ham Soup – Recipe! December 10, 2018 / December 14, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Split peas fall into the legume category and are available at most any grocery store. These deep green dried peas are inexpensive and you can create a hearty meal for a family with just a few bucks. Adding a ham bone or leftover ham shank usually falls into this pot of soup and I tend […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell Ham Recipes How to Cook Split Pea Soup Split Pea & Ham Soup - Recipe! Split Pea Soup Recipes Split Pea Soup with Ham Recipe What to do With a Ham Bone?
1-To-Delete Mexican Meatloaf – Recipe! December 9, 2018 / December 14, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Meatloaf if one of those hearty meals that really hits the spot during the winter months. The combination of ground beef, turkey or pork creates a tender slice of comfort food that is almost a necessity during these cooler days ahead. I make a pretty mean Turkey Meatloaf, it’s one of my oldest recipes on […] Read more »
1-To-Delete White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies – Recipe! December 7, 2018 / December 14, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment What better candy than peppermint says, “It’s Christmas.” Peppermint sticks, candy canes and drops whirled in red and white are representative of this time of year. When it comes to peppermint, just a bit goes along way and it pairs nicely with chocolate, especially white chocolate. Drop cookies balled, baked and speckled with crushed peppermint […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell christmas cookie recipes cookie recipes Holiday Baking Peppermint Recipes White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies - Recipe!
