Desserts Food Lemon Raspberry Trifle – A Downton Abbey Treat! January 23, 2015 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Lemon Raspberry Trifle – A Downton Abbey Treat! Who doesn’t love Downton Abbey? I found myself getting addicted to it several years ago while on vacation and I have been an avid fan since. While in Burgundy this past September, the first Downton Abbey of this season was starting, so I obviously stayed up to watch it, as opposed to waiting for our […] Read more » A Downton Abbey Treat! Baking with Gena Bell cooking with Gena Bell Downton Abbey Recipes How to Make Trifle Lemon Raspberry Trifle Recipe Lemon Raspberry Trifles Trifle Recipes
Appetizers Food Faith & Flower, Los Angeles – Dungeness Crab Toasts Recipe! January 17, 2015 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Faith & Flower in downtown Los Angeles was one of the best new openings last year. The 20’s style renaissance restaurant sits on Flower Street near the back of LA Live. Chef Michael Hung, formerly of La Folie in San Francisco, is in charge of the magic that comes out of the kitchen. The grand […] Read more » Best New Restauarants Los Angeles Chef Michael Hung cooking with Gena Bell Crab Toasts Recipe Downtown Los Angeles - Best Crab Toasts - Recipe! Dungeness Crab Faith & Flower Faith & Flower Restaurant Downtown Los Aneles How to Cook with Dungeness Crab New Los Angeles Restaurants
Live Vegetables Umami Kale Chips – Recipe January 14, 2015 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment This recipe is for my sister – she just loves chips. For New Years she gave up chips, so far, and I thought I would create something for her that had nice flavor, a slight crunch and a bit healthier. I know many of us are a little burnt out on kale, but this recipe […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell Chip Recipes cooking with Gena Bell How to Make Kale Chips Savory Kale Chips Umami Kale Chips - Recipe
Food Main Courses Burger Me! Turkey Burgers with Spiced Pear Compote – Recipe January 8, 2015 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment I love a good turkey burger. Somehow I don’t feel like I’m eating too heavy if my burger is made with dark meat turkey instead of beef or pork. The best part of any burger is usually what you surround it in like cheese, sauces and veggies. Pears and onions are a nice subtle combo […] Read more » Burger Me! Turkey Burgers with Spiced Pear Comporte - Recipe Burger Recipes cooking with Gena Bell Favorite Burger Recipes How to Make Turkey Burgers Spiced Pear Compote Recipe Turkey Burger Recipe
Desserts Food Holiday Food Laugh Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Loaves – #Recipe December 18, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Holiday season is in full swing and there is nothing like the smell of gingerbread baking in the oven. Gingerbread cookies tend to be tradition in most households, but why not make it a little easier on yourself and bake – Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Loaves. This recipe is quick to make and you can slice […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Loaves - #Recipe chocolate chip recipes Gingerbread Cake Recipes Gingerbread recipes Holiday Baking Recipes How to Make Gingerbread Quickbread Recipes
Love Restaurants Cadet Restaurant – New Santa Monica Dining December 16, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Cadet Restaurant — the creation of Jeff Weinstein, The Counter and Kris Tominaga, The Hart + Hunter — opened just over a month ago on Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica. The missed matched dining chairs along with large wooden bar give this place a true rustic feel along with the wood burning oven stationed behind […] Read more » Cadet Restaurant Santa Monica Chef Kris Tominaga dining in Santa Monica Dining Reviews Gena Bell French Country Restaurants Los Angeles Jeff Weinstein The Counter New Dining Santa Monica 2014
Breakfast Food Gluten-Free Live Quinoa Porridge with Cinnamon Maple Apples – Recipe! December 11, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Breakfast foods are a bit of a challenge for me. I am not an egg lover, though I will eat them and cereal just seems boring. I am trying to create healthier versions of a warm breakfast without making it too complicated. Quinoa is an ancient grain originally from Peru and it has a nutty […] Read more » #Gluten Free #Healthy #Vegan Recipe Breakfast Recipes Cinnamon Apple Recipes cooking with Gena Bell How to Make Quinoa Porridge Recipes Quinoa Porridge with Cinnamon Maple Apples - #Recipe Quinoa Recipes
Live Soups Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Mushroom Ragout – Recipe December 4, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Soup….there is nothing like a steamy bowl on a chilly day. I am a fan of pureeing fresh vegetables into soup for many reasons; 1) it’s easy 2) inexpensive and 3) you get more veggies in your diet. Cauliflower is an excellent choice in the winter months because you can find it everywhere and it […] Read more » cauliflower recipes Cauliflower Soup Recipe Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Mushroom Ragout - Recipe! How to Make Cauliflower Soup Mushroom Ragout Recipe Mushroom Recipes Soup Recipes
Breakfast Food Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes – Recipe! November 11, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes – Recipe! Chocolate Chip Pancakes are my grandson’s favorite breakfast. During this time of year pumpkin is everywhere, so I decided to combine the two and create this recipe. Canned pumpkin is so easy to use and is less stringy than fresh pumpkin. You can make these pancakes for breakfast or as a special dessert for kids and […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell How to Make Pancakes Pancake Recipe Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes - Recipe! Pumpkin Pancake Recipe Pumpkin Recipes
Love Restaurants Pistola – New Italian Steakhouse, Los Angeles November 10, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Pistola just recently opened in the old AOC space on Third Street, just down from Joan’s on Third. Chef Vic Casanova along with partner Seth Glassman has created a warm stylish space serving Italian steakhouse classics. Pistola has a large bar to one side with wooden tables and white tablecloth dining in two rooms. […] Read more » Best New Italian Restaurants Los Angeles Chef Vic Casanova italian restaurants los angeles Italian Steakhouses Los Angeles new restaurants los angeles Pistola Los Angeles
