Ice Cream Love Pistachio Gelato – Recipe! September 7, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Gelato is an Italian ice cream made with less heavy cream than our American style frozen treats, but with a consistency that is super lush because it is churned slowly with less air added to the mix. Gelato is a nice dessert because it tastes less heavy than ice cream, but offers the same cool […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell Desserts Gelato Recipe Italian Ice Cream Pistachio Gelato - Recipe! Pistachio Ice Cream Pistachio Recipe
Love Restaurants Rossoblu – Downtown Los Angeles! September 6, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Italian restaurants have been popping up in droves all over Los Angeles. Rossoblu — from Chef Steve Samson, formerly of Sotto on the Westside, opened his Italian inspired project in downtown Los Angeles in the City Market South area where condos, coffee shops, wine bars and soon the Slanted Door from San Francisco will take […] Read more » Best New Italian Restaurants Los Angeles Chef Steve Samson Downtown Los Angeles Dining New Los Angeles Dining Rossoblu Rossoblu - Downtown Los Angeles!
Food Appetizers Gluten-Free Live Seedy Crackers – Recipe! September 5, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Crackers are often a food that is completely over processed and most of the time don’t taste all that great. However, with the push on gluten-free products there are a few store-bought crackers that have a nice crunch, but are still missing lack luster quality. So with that in mind, I created these Seedy Crackers, […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell gluten free recipes Gluten-Free Cracker Recipe How to Bake Crackers Seedy Crackers - Recipe! Vegan Recipes
Social Sundays Laugh Social Sundays Labor Day Weekend Menu: Grilled Argentinian Salmon, Tomato & Burrata Spinach Salad, and Key Lime Pie! September 3, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment This weekend is Labor Day, a time to relax and enjoy the last few days of summer. Whether pleasure for you comes from catching up on your favorite Netflix show, gardening outside, or enjoying your family and friends – do something you love with weekend. For me, I love cooking and entertaining and I try […] Read more » and Key Lime Pie! Burrata & Spinach Salad cooking with Gena Bell Grilled Argentinian Salmon with Cilantro Peanut Sauce - Recipe! Grilled Salmon Key Lime Pie Social Sundays Social Sundays Labor Day Weekend Menu: Grilled Argentinian Salmon Tomato
Laugh Holiday Food 25 Labor Day Weekend Favorite Recipes! August 31, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Tomorrow kicks off Labor Day Weekend, and while many will be taking off for their last summer vacation, most of us will hunker down and celebrate at home with family & friends. Labor Day usually is one of the hottest weekends of the year in Southern California, and these upcoming days are no exception – […] Read more »
Laugh Social Sundays Social Sundays – Back to School Menu: Glazed Maple Mustard Chicken, Roasted Yukon Gold Potato Wedges, and Kitchen Sink Cookies! August 27, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Yes, it’s back-to-school for many kids and for those of us trying to hang on to summer, I thought we would celebrate with family and create a meal that was deliciously fun for everyone. When I was young, the weekend before school started was spent organizing backpacks, cleaning out drawers for new school clothes and […] Read more » and Kitchen Sink Cookies! Baking with Gena Bell Chicken Recipes cooking with Gena Bell Glazed Maple Mustard Chicken Kitchen Sink Cookies Roasted Yukon Gold Potato Wedges Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes Social Sundays Social Sundays - Back to School Menu: Glazed Maple Mustard Chicken
Food Main Courses Instant Pot Glazed Pork Short Ribs – Recipe! August 25, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Instant Pot Glazed Pork Short Ribs – Recipe! This blog may start to sound like an infomercial, however the Instant Pot is a very useful tool in the kitchen. I purchased mine in the beginning of the year and have dabbled with a few recipes here and there. I am not one for odd gadgets in the kitchen, but the Instant Pot is […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell Easy Recipes How to Cook with an Instant Pot Instant Pot Instant Pot Glazed Pork Ribs - Recipe! Instant Pot Recipe Pork Recipes Pork Ribs Recipe
Food Desserts Mini Raspberry Bread Puddings – Recipe! August 24, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 2 Comments on Mini Raspberry Bread Puddings – Recipe! Bread Pudding, bread that is soaked in rich creamy custard, is often tossed with sauteed apples, pumpkin or pears and is associated with holiday or wintertime. However during the warmer months these comforting treats should not be overlooked, and are delightful with fresh summer fruit. Mini Raspberry Bread Puddings are an easy preparation because you […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell Bread Pudding Recipe Easy Dessert Recipes How to Make Bread Pudding Mini Raspberry Bread Puddings - Recipe! Summer Desserts summer recipes
Food Salads Honey Figs & Crispy Prosciutto Salad – Recipe! August 23, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment I just got back from a fabulous vacation in Alaska to find my fig tree loaded with fruit. I have an Italian varietal, as I was told, and it produces figs a few times a year, which bring much joy and recipes to my cooking repertoire. With some of this delicious fruit, I decided to […] Read more » Best Salads cooking with Gena Bell Easy Salad Recipes Fig Recipes Honey Figs & Crispy Prosciutto Salad - Recipe! Prosciutto Recipes Summer Salads
Food Breakfast Zucchini Pineapple & Hazelnut Muffins – Recipe! August 19, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Zucchini is coming out my ears in my garden about this time every year. The hearty summer squash is so plentiful it’s hard not resist because you can make so many different things with zucchini. I think Zucchini Bread is probably the first thing that comes to mind, but I have made it about a […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell Breakfast Muffins Brunch Recipes How to Bake Muffins summer recipes Zucchini Muffins Recipe Zucchini Pineapple & Hazelnut Muffins - Recipe! Zucchini Recipes