Food Appetizers Laugh Social Sundays Potato, Leek & Bacon Tart – Recipe! November 12, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Tarts are usually prepared with fruit or custard and served as dessert at the end of a meal or with late afternoon tea. However, savory tarts are a nice addition and can be baked with ingredients that highlight each other like potatoes, onions and bacon and can be eaten as an appetizer, brunch or dinner. […] Read more » Appetizers Baking with Gena Bell Best Tart Recipes Leek & Bacon Tart - Recipe! Potato Rustic Tart Recipes Savory Tart Recipe Social Sundays
Food Main Courses Instant Pot St. Louis Glazed Ribs – Recipe! November 1, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Ribs are a true American comfort food that come in different cuts either baby back or spareribs. Baby Back Ribs are less meaty, but tender and Spareribs have a higher meat to bone ratio and can be a little tougher, but not if you cook them properly. Ribs usually are smoked or cooked low and […] Read more » Beef Recipes cooking with Gena Bell Easy Recipes Instant Pot Recipe Instant Pot St. Louis Glazed Ribs - Recipe! Ribs Recipe Weeknight Meals
Food Live Main Courses Vegetables Broccoli Pappardelle with Sun Dried Tomatoes & Toasted Garlic – Recipe! October 23, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Everyone loves a good bowl of pasta, but sometimes it’s just too heavy especially on days like today when it is 94 degrees, even at the beach. Spiralizing has been super popular over the past few years and I am a fan because it is a great way to eat more vegetables without having to […] Read more » Broccoli Noodles Broccoli Pappardelle with Sun Dried Tomatoes & Toasted Garlic - Recipe! Broccoli Recipes cooking with Gena Bell Italian Recipes Pasta Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Food Appetizers Broccoli Cheddar Baked Potato Skins – Recipe! October 16, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Potato Skins are so 1980’s and yes I am dating myself, but who cares! Those crunchy slightly greasy spuds loaded with cheese, bacon and a slathering of sour cream from TGI Fridays or Bennigans – who could resist? I haven’t eaten a potato skin in many years, but I do miss the idea of using […] Read more » Baked Potato Recipes Broccoli Cheddar Baked Potato Skins - Recipe! Broccoli Recipes cooking with Gena Bell Game Day Favorites How to Make Baked Potato Skins Potato Skins Recipe
Food Appetizers Almond Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates – Recipe! September 29, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Wrapping fruits and vegetables in bacon has been a technique for 50 years or more. Remember Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts – better known as Rumaki? These tangy little treats were served at many parties when I was a kid and if they don’t say, “1970’s” I don’t know what does! For a nice twist, chewy […] Read more » Almond Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates - Recipe! Appetizers Bacon Dates Recipe cooking with Gena Bell Date Recipes
Food Family Style Laugh Main Courses Quinoa Jambalaya Stuffed Peppers – Recipe! (Sponsored Post) September 27, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Jambalaya originated in Louisiana and comes from French and Spanish influences. The rice based dish usually contains chicken, sausage and/or shrimp in a light tomato base. The flavors are tangy and rustic – a true comfort food and perfect during the fall and winter months, when the weather starts to get a little cooler. Traditionally […] Read more » Best Jambalaya Recipe cooking with Gena Bell Family Style Dinners Jennie-O Smoked Turkey Sausage Quinoa Jambalaya Quinoa Jambalaya Stuffed Peppers - Recipe! Weeknight Meals
Food Family Style Laugh Main Courses Langoustine Arugula Pesto Pasta – Recipe! September 25, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Langoustines are tiny squat lobsters with sweet tail meat that when cooked, add great flavor and texture to any dish. These crustaceans tend to be inexpensive compared to American lobster and have all the same great characteristics. Langoustines can be found frozen in many grocery stores and Trader Joe’s, which makes it handy to use […] Read more » Arugula Pesto Recipe cooking with Gena Bell Family Style Recipes Langoutine Arugula Pesto Pasta - Recipe! Langoutine Recipes Pasta Recipes Weeknight Meals
Food Breakfast Heirloom Tomato & Basil Egg Tartines – Recipe! September 22, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Yes, summer is finally over, ergo the last of the fresh heirloom tomatoes. So, to say a proper goodbye I thought I would create one last tomato recipe that highlights these fruits on a simple breakfast sandwich. Tartines are a French play on open-faced sandwiches. I prefer them because you can enjoy the toppings a […] Read more » Breakfast Tartines Brunch Recipes cooking with Gena Bell Egg recipes Egg Sandwiches Heirloom Tomato & Basil Egg Tartine - Recipe! Heirloom Tomato Recipes
Food Salads Grainy Spinach Salad with Tahini Dressing – Recipe! September 18, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Grainy Spinach Salad with Tahini Dressing – Recipe! Grains are In people – ancient, rustic and earthy with chewy textures that compliment soups, stews, and salads. Millet, teff, rye and barley are all on the grainy scene soon to surpass the quinoa loving generation. However, farro, an ancient wheat traditionally from Italy, either from three different species – emmer, spelt or einkorn – […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell Grainy Spinach Salad Grainy Spinach Salad with Tahini Dressing - Recipe! How to Make a Spinach Salad Salad Recipes Tahini Dressing
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