Food Breakfast Citrus Pistachio Brioche – Recipe! July 13, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment I love a good bakery, and Bouchon Bakery in Yountville, California is one of the best in the world. Thomas Keller created this little shop many years ago, in the same town as French Laundry, his flagship restaurant. Today, Bouchon Bakery is in several locations including New York City, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, not […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell Bouchon Bakery Breakfast Treats Brioche Recipe Brunch Pastries Citrus Pistachio Brioche - Recipe! Thomas Keller
Love Travel Girlfriend’s Guide to New York City – Travel! July 10, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment New York City is great to visit anytime of the year, but there is something special about Summer – when the weather is warm, and it’s easier to explore on foot. NYC is the perfect place to meet up with girlfriends and shop ’til you drop, see some spectacular ballet and broadway shows, sip refreshing cocktails, […] Read more » Bakeries NYC Bars NYC Dining NYC Girlfriend's Guide to New York City - Travel! Guide to NYC Jean Georges Restaurants NYC NYC Travel Shopping NYC St. Regis NYC
Social Sundays Laugh Social Sundays Brunch – Savory German Pancake, Avocado & Tomato Salad, and Blueberry Orange Breakfast Cake! July 9, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Social Sundays is a time to bring together family and friends and create a delicious meal. This week I thought we would make a Brunch Menu that is fun to create, and seasonally fresh with some of my favorite recipes. We begin by baking Blueberry Orange Breakfast Cake, it’s super moist, almost custardy with a pop of […] Read more » and Blueberry Breakfast Cake! Avocado & Tomato Salad Avocado Salad Blueberry Breakfast Cake cooking with Gena Bell Recipes Saovry German Pancake Social Sundays Social Sundays Brunch - Savory German Pancake Sunday Suppers
Food Gluten-Free Live Main Courses Cornflake Crusted Salmon – Recipe! July 5, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Cornflakes have been around since 1894, and are essentially toasted flakes of corn. This versatile cereal is much more than a morning breakfast, but can be used as a topping on many recipes. These crispy corn pieces can be crushed and sprinkled on top of chicken, vegetables and especially fish, to create a delightful texture. […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell Cornflake Crusted Salmon - Recipe! Cornflake Recipes Easy Fish Recipes How to Prepare Salmon salmon recipes Seafood Recipes Weeknight Recipes
Laugh Cake Lemon Meringue Pie Cupcakes – Recipe! July 3, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Lemon Meringue Pie has always been a family favorite, and I wanted to duplicate the flavors, but in cake form with these Lemon Meringue Pie Cupcakes. Our family has an inside joke (not so inside anymore) about lemon desserts – we say, “Not Da Lemon” when the lemon dessert is served, because we have so many lemon […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell Best Cupcake Recipes Cupcake Recipe How to Make Cupcakes Lemon Cupcake Recipe Lemon Meringue Pie Cupcake - Recipe! sphere ball tips
Laugh Social Sundays Social Sundays – Grilled Spicy Asian Chicken Thighs, Chilled Artichokes in Shallot Vinaigrette, and Easy No-Churn Dark Cherry Ice Cream! July 2, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell Social Sundays is here again, and we just started our Summer Season. During this time of year I do a lot of grilling outside, in addition to chilled salads and vegetable side dishes. Summer is vacation time – a time to relax a little bit more than usual, so my recipes on Sundays will be a […] Read more » and No-Churn Dark Cherry Ice Cream! Artichoke Recipes Cherry Ice Cream Chicken Recipes Chilled Artichokes with Shallot Vinaigrette Grilled Spicy Asian Chicken Thighs No-Churn Dark Cherry Ice Cream Social Sundays - Grilled Spicy Asian Chicken Thighs Sunday Suppers
Laugh Cake Fudgy Chocolate Cupcakes – Recipe! June 20, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment I have made and eaten my share of chocolate cake, especially when I was in pastry school a million years ago. I know a good cake recipe when I taste it, and this by far is the best chocolate cupcake recipe I have ever baked. These cupcakes are super moist without tasting like a store-bought […] Read more » Baking Baking with Gena Bell Best Chocolate Cupcake Recipe chocolate cupcake recipe Chocolate Recipes Easy Cupcake Recipe Fudgy Chocolate Cupcakes - Recipe!
Social Sundays Laugh Social Sundays – Grilled Filet Mignon with Green Peppercorn Sauce, Grilled Avocado & Sweet Corn Salad, and Dark Chocolate S’more Pudding! June 17, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment This Sunday is Father’s Day, and it also happens to be Social Sundays. So, I thought I would create an extra special menu for dad and post it on Saturday, so you lucky cooks have time to shop and prepare this awesome meal. This menu is not difficult, and I think it will hit dad’s […] Read more » and Dark Chocolate S'more Puddings! cooking with Gena Bell Corn Salad Recipe Dark Chocolate S'more Pudding Father's Day Menu Grilled Avocado & Sweet Corn Salad Grilled Filet Mignon Grilling Recipes Social Sundays - Grilled Filets Mignon with Green Peppercorn Sauce
Love Restaurants The Ponte Ristorante – Los Angeles! June 16, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Chef Scott Conant, along with Stephane Bombet, of BHG Restaurant Group, opened The Ponte Ristorante, off Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles, just four months ago. Chef Conant, famous for his television series, cookbook and Scarpetta Restaurants, has created a modern Italian eatery with a very approachable menu. The French inspired decor gives the restaurant a […] Read more » Best New Italian Restaurants Los Angeles BHG Restaurant Group Chef Freddy Vargas Chef Scott Conant New Los Angeles Dining Stephane Bombet The Ponte The Ponte Los Angeles The Ponte Ristorante - Los Angeles!
Laugh Holiday Food Parties Father’s Day Favorites – Recipes! June 15, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Father’s Day is this Sunday, and for those of us that like to plan ahead, here are some of my dad’s favorite recipes. I just so happen to be blessed with two dads, so in my house there is always a big celebration, it almost feels like Christmastime. We usually barbecue outdoors, but some years […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell Father's Day Barbecue Father's Day Cooking Father's Day Favorites - Recipes! Father's Day Recipes gena bell recipes How to Grill
