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
Laugh Holiday Food Parties Memorial Day Weekend Favorites – Recipes! May 26, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Today we kick off the Memorial Day Weekend — so let the cooking begin. Many of us grill, smoke or barbecue our favorite dishes for family and friends who stop by during the next three days. Even if the weather isn’t the warmest yet, we still find a way to gear up for a new grilling […] Read more » Barbecue Favorites cooking with Gena Bell Dessert Recipes Grilling Recipes Memorial Day Cookout Memorial Day Favorites - Recipes! Memorial Day Weekend Favorites - Recipes! Salad Recipes
Laugh Holiday Food Parties Countdown to Cinco de Mayo – Recipes! April 25, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Cinco de Mayo is in 10 days and I am already planning my festive Mexican menu. Cinco de Mayo is when Mexico claimed victory over the French, during the Battle of Puebla in the 1800’s – a relatively minor holiday in Mexico. But here in America, Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of tacos, guacamole […] Read more » Cinco de Mayo Recipes! Cocktails cooking with Gena Bell Countdown to Cinco de Mayo - Recipes! Fajita Recipes Guacamole Recipes Mexican Dips Taco Recipes
Laugh Appetizers Food Parties Spring Party Platter with Roasted Carrot Hummus – Recipe! April 6, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Entertaining is something I love to do, whether casual or little bit upscale. There is something about the gathering of friends and family that is always such fun and in my family, it always revolves around good food. Many of us are super busy and think we don’t have the time to entertain, however throwing […] Read more » Carrot Hummus cooking with Gena Bell Hummus Recipe Party Platter Spring Entertaining Recipes Spring Party Platter with Roasted Carrot Hummus - Recipe! spring recipes
Holiday Food Laugh Parties St. Patrick’s Day Favorite Recipes! March 12, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment I love traditional Irish recipes, but with a little flair. I few years ago, I had the opportunity to take a cooking class at Ballymaloe Cookery School, just outside of Cork, Ireland. The school sits on acres of farmland with vegetable gardens and a hotel. In my class, we foraged for vegetables, not the kind […] Read more » Beef Recipes cooking with Gena Bell Corned Beef Recipes Irish Desserts Soda Bread St. Patrick's Day Favorite Recipes! St. Patrick's Day Recipes
Laugh Parties Cocktail & Appetizer Pairings for Oscar Night – Recipes! February 24, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Oscar night is this Sunday and even though they are predicting rain, there is a glitzy festive party ahead. Usually on Oscar Night, I like to prepare an appetizer or two with a delicious cocktail or sparkling wine. I think the occasion dictates small plates recipes for a fun and festive feel and adds to […] Read more » Appetizer Recipes Celebrate Oscar Night Cocktail & Appetizer Pairings for Oscar Night - Recipes! Cocktail Recipes Cooking for Oscar Night cooking with Gena Bell Oscar Night Appetizers Oscar Night Cocktails Party Recipes
Appetizers Food Laugh Parties Crispy Baked Wings with Avocado Crema – Recipe! February 2, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment I think the country has football on the brain this week with the Superbowl on Sunday. No matter what team you are rooting for, or if you are just watching for the commercials, it wouldn’t be a true football game without chicken wings. Wings are usually fried and then tossed in a butter hot sauce […] Read more » Baked Crispy Chicken Wings with Avocado Crema - Recipe! Baked Wings Chicken Wing Recipe Chicken Wings Appetizer cooking with Gena Bell Easy Baked Chicken Wings genabellrecipes How to Make Chicken Wings
Appetizers Food Laugh Parties Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese Cups – Recipe! Game Day Favorite! January 31, 2017 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese Cups – Recipe! Game Day Favorite! Buffalo chicken wings have always been the rage and I wanted to create an appetizer with a similar delicious bite, but a little easier to eat, especially in a party setting. Macaroni & Cheese is another popular comfort food that is served during large gatherings or holiday time, so I combined the two flavors and […] Read more » Appetizers Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese Buffalo Macaroni & Cheese Cups - Recipe! Game Day Favorite! cooking with Gena Bell Game Day Recipes How to Make Macaroni & Cheese Macaroni & Cheese Cups Pasta Recipes
Laugh Parties Football Party Favorites – Recipes! November 6, 2016 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment The weekends are usually a time we gather with friends and family to catch a football game or two on the television. Whether you are a fan of college ball or the NFL, there are fun times to be had. Food is a big part of football, especially those game changing dishes that excite us […] Read more » Best Football Foods cooking with Gena Bell Favorites Appetizers Football Favorites - Recipes! Football Menu Football Party Foods How to Create a Football Party Menu
Holiday Food Laugh Parties Halloween Sweet Treats – Recipes! October 28, 2016 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love dressing up in a costume, whether I am having a party or going trick or treating with my family. I always decorate my porch with semi-spooky skeletons, skulls and pumpkins, and I especially love the festive Halloween Treats. Here are a few of my favorite recipes […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell Halloween Cakes Halloween Cookies Halloween Cooking Halloween Desserts Halloween Recipes Halloween Sweet Treats - Recipes! Halloween Sweets
