Favorite Things Love Flavorwalla by Floyd Cardoz – Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon with Aleppo Pepper and Lime Zest Recipe! June 16, 2016 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment One of my favorite new cookbooks is “Flavorwalla“ by Floyd Cardoz. I fell in love with Chef Cardoz when he was cooking at Tabla in New York City, several years ago. On my one and only visit, I had the opportunity to taste his Braised Short Rib. This tender chunk of slowly cooked beef set […] Read more » Cedar Plank Salmon Recipes Chef Floyd Cardoz Favorite Things Flavorwalla Flavorwalla by Floyd Cardoz - Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon with Aleppo Pepper and Lime Zest How to Grill Salmon New Cookbooks
Appetizers Food Charred Tomato Caprese Guacamole & Oregano Tortilla Chips – Recipe! June 12, 2016 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Charred Tomato Caprese Guacamole & Oregano Tortilla Chips – Recipe! Caprese is a tomato mozzarella combination that is so light and fresh that I crave it most times of the year. However, guacamole is another huge favorite of mine, so I thought, “Why not combine the two flavors and create a fun fresh dip?” Charring tomatoes is a simple task and it releases the sweetness […] Read more » Appetizer Recipes Best Guacamole Recipe Caprese Guacamole Recipe Charred Tomato Caprese Guacamole & Oregano Tortilla Chips - Recipe! cooking with Gena Bell How to Make Guacamole Summer Appetizers
Cake Laugh Oreo Cake – Recipe! June 11, 2016 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Oreo cookies are a favorite pastime and most of us remember when we were dunking away with these little cream sandwich cookies. Today, kids still enjoy these sweet treats, especially my grandson, who is celebrating his birthday. Upon his request, I made him an Oreo Cake, rich with three chocolate cake layers and covered in […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell Best Cake Recipes cake recipes Chocolate Cake Recipes How to Bake an Oreo Cake Oreo Cake - Recipe! Oreo Recipes
Love Restaurants Birch – Hollywood, CA! Great Share Plates & Cocktails! June 9, 2016 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment I finally made it across the 405 freeway to Birch on the Cahuenga Corridor in Hollywood. Brendan Collins is one of Los Angeles’ most respected chefs and is doing a smashing job at creating farm-to-table cuisine at Birch. Chef Collins has some definite cooking chops, having been the Chef d’ Cuisine at Melisse and executive […] Read more » Best Hollywood Restaurants Best Restaurants Los Angeles Best Small Plates Restaurants Birch Chef Brendan Collins Hollywood Restaurants Los Angeles Restaurants Reviews Los Angeles
Food Main Courses Salmon, Pineapple & Jalapeno Kebabs with Honey Miso Glaze – Recipe! June 8, 2016 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Grilling is on and one of my favorite things to grill is kebabs. A Kebab, a combination of skewered meats, veggies and seafood of any kind, is a great way to fuse tantalizing foods all on one stick. I love the idea of being able to put together any variety of protein, vegetables and fruits […] Read more » Best Grilling Recipe Best Kebabs Recipe Cooking on a Stick cooking with Gena Bell How to Grill Kebabs Pineapple & Jalapeno Kebabs with Honey Miso Glaze - Recipe! Salmon Salmon Kebabs Recipe
Live Smoothies Blueberry Buckle Protein Smoothie – Recipe! June 6, 2016 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Blueberry Buckle is a fruit dessert with a coarse crumb topping that “buckles” on top when you bake it. The flavors of fruit and pastry are similar in most fruit cobblers, crisps and pandowdys, but with a slightly different textural experience. I love a good buckle, especially in the summer, but I know I shouldn’t […] Read more » Best Blueberry Recipes Best Smoothie Recipes Blueberry Buckle Protein Smoothie - Recipe! Blueberry Smoothie Recipe cooking with Gena Bell How to Make a Smoothie Protein Smoothie Recipes
Breakfast Family Style Food Laugh Souffle Omelette with Feta & Basil – Recipe! June 4, 2016 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Brunch is a special meal on the weekends, where you actually have time to put together something a little more meaningful and dine with your family and friends. One pan egg dishes are a simple, but delicious way to prepare a meal without too much work and this recipe for Souffle Omelette with Feta & […] Read more » Best Brunch Recipes Best Egg Recipes Best Souffle Omelette Recipe cooking with Gena Bell Egg Dishes How to Make a Souffle Omelette Souffle Omelette with Feta & Basil - Recipe! Souffle Recipes
Food Main Courses Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Green Curry Sauce – Recipe! May 31, 2016 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Green Curry Sauce – Recipe! Grilling season has already began and what better way to cook up a great meal for you and your family than with this easy recipe for Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Green Curry Sauce. Grilling is super simple during the week because you can marinate the pork before work, or a busy day and then […] Read more » Best Pork Recipes cooking with Gena Bell Grilled Pork Recipes Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Green Curry Sauce - Recipe! How to Grill Pork Tenderloin Low Carb Recipes Paleo Recipes Pork Tenderloin Recipes Summer Grilling Recipes Whole 30 Recipes
Desserts Food Holiday Food Laugh S’more Brownies – Recipe! May 23, 2016 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Whether it’s summer, winter, spring or fall, nothing sounds better than roasting s’mores over an open fire. I like to keep the s’more spirit alive all year with these delicious S’more Brownies. S’more Brownies are as easy to bake as regular brownies, but with a few additions like; graham crackers, milk chocolate chips and of […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell Best S'more Brownies Brownies Recipes How to Bake S'more Brownies Memorial Day Desserts S'more Brownies - Recipe! S'more Recipes
Family Style Food Laugh Main Courses Grilled Lemon Spatchcock Chicken with Basil Arugula Oil – Recipe! May 20, 2016 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Spatchcocking is a technique where you cut the backbone out of the chicken, to flatten the entire bird and with summer on the horizon, I thought it would be fun to share my first grilling recipe of the season with you. This process cuts down on cooking time and when grilling, makes it much easier […] Read more » Best Chicken Recipes cooking with Gena Bell Easy Grilled Chicken Recipes Grilled Lemon Chicken Recipe Grilled Lemon Spatchcock Chicken Recipe Grilled Lemon Spatchcock Chicken with Basil Arugula Oil - Recipe! How to Spatchcock a Chicken
