Food Salads Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad with Fresh Figs – Recipe! August 5, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad with Fresh Figs – Recipe! This salad recipe combines both kale and Brussels sprouts which can be slightly bitter, yet delicous and this shallot vinaigrette adds a sweetness that boosts flavor. The trick to making a great kale salad is to finely shred or chop the greens and message them with the dressing. Raw Brussels sprouts are delicious and with […] Read more » Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe Cooking with Figs cooking with Gena Bell genabellrecipes Great Salads For Summer How to Make Great Salads Kale & Brussels Sprout Recipes Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad with Fresh Figs - Recipe Kale Salad Recipes
Breakfast Food Dutch Baby Pancake with Raspberry Compote – Recipe August 1, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Dutch Baby Pancake with Raspberry Compote – Recipe Dutch Babies or German Pancakes were a big thing when I was a kid. My mom on weekends would put together this enormous breakfast treat that I remember being slightly sweet and very light with an amazing texture. I would stand patiently watching the pancake rise through the glass and anticipating a great breakfast. Today, […] Read more » Brunch Recipes cooking with Gena Bell Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe Dutch Baby Pancake with Raspberry Compote - Recipe German Pancake Recipe Pancake Recipe Raspberry Compote Recipe
Ice Cream Love Fresh Peach Ice Cream – Recipe! July 5, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment As you can tell, I love ice cream. I love to make it, eat it and watch others enjoy it. Now that it is Summertime, ice cream is on my mind daily – I could eat it instead of a meal and sometimes do. With all the abundant fresh fruit this season there are numerous […] Read more » Cold Desserts cooking with Gena Bell Fresh Peach Ice Cream - Recipe Ice Cream Recipes Peach Recipes Summer Ice Cream
Appetizers Food Portobello Mushroom & Roasted Eggplant Tart – Recipe June 29, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Savory tarts are fun to make and delicious as an appetizer or entree. They can be served room temperature or hot from the oven for almost any occasion. Portobello mushrooms are easy to find and when sauteed, are savory to the palate and can replace the heartiness of meat. You can use any of your […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell cooking with Gena Bell Cooking with Portobello Mushrooms Cooking with Roasted Eggplant How to Make a Savory Tart Portobello & Roasted Eggplant Tart - Recipe Savory Tart Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Live Vegetables Celeriac Puree – Recipe! June 16, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Celeriac Puree – Recipe! Celeriac or celery knob, is a variety of celery cultivated for its root. This edible bulb is delicious when steamed and pureed, similar to how you prepare mashed potatoes. Celeriac is creamier and more mild than celery, with an herbaceous taste. I enjoy this puree because it is light in calories and big on flavor. […] Read more » Celeriac or Celery Root Puree - Recipe Celeriac Puree Celery Root Puree cooking with Gena Bell How to Prepare Celery Root Puree Vegetarian Cooking Vegetarian Recipes
Ice Cream Love Coconut Chocolate Chip Ice Cream – Recipe June 2, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Ice Cream is my favorite dessert and homemade ice cream is even better. My two favorite flavors are chocolate chip and coconut ice cream, so I thought I would create a recipe to combine them both. What makes this recipe extra special is using a can of coconut cream for an added rich coconut flavor. […] Read more » Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Coconut Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe Coconut Ice Cream Recipe cooking with Gena Bell How to Make Homemade Ice Cream Ice Cream Recipes summer recipes
Food Sandwiches Cuban Sandwich Recipe — Inspired by Jon Favreau “Chef” Movie May 25, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Cuban Sandwich Recipe — Inspired by Jon Favreau “Chef” Movie After seeing the new Jon Favreau movie – “Chef”, I felt inspired to make a Cuban Sandwich or a Cubano. The movie depicts a chef getting fired from a fine dining restaurant and following his dream to create ethic Cuban food on a food truck. The movie is hysterical and touching all at the same time […] Read more » Chef Movie Jon Favreau cooking with Gena Bell Cuban Sandwich Cuban Sandwich or Cubano Recipe Cubano Sandwich Recipe How to Make a Cuban Sandwich
Desserts Food Barbecue S’mores – Recipe May 17, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Barbecue S’mores – Recipe There’s nothing better than roasting marshmallows over an open fire and sandwiching them between two graham crackers with a wedge of chocolate, but sometimes an open fire is hard to find. This recipe is simple, delicious and satisfies your gooey marshmallow, chocolate and graham cracker desires without a lot of fuss. A standard gas or […] Read more » American Dessert Recipes Barbecue S'more - Recipe Barbecue Smores - Recipe BBQ recipes BBQ Smore Recipe cooking with Gena Bell How to Cook with Marshmallows Outdoor Recipes summer recipes
Appetizers Food Seared Salmon Crudo with Ponzu Recipe April 23, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Salmon crudo is a favorite of mine because of the light fresh flavors and it is fatty enough to feel satisfied even when you eat it raw. This crudo recipe is lightly seared to create a light layer of crust for texture while keeping the center completely raw. Ponzu sauce — soy sauce, lime and […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell Crudo Recipes how to cook salmon How to Prepare Salmon Raw Salmon Crudo Recipes Seared Salmon Crudo with Ponzu Seared Salmon Recipes
Food Main Courses Skate Wing Tostadas – Recipe! Tostada Tuesdays! March 27, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Skate Wing is a thin and mild white fish related to the eel family and when filleted, it looks like a bird’s wing and is relatively thin. In restaurants, this particular fish is served with brown butter sauce, but with a little Mexican seasoning, it makes a great tostada. The thin fillet is easy to […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell Cooking with Skate Wing Fish Tostada Recipe How to Cook with Skate Wing Seared Skate Wing Tostadas Tostada Recipe Twist on Tradition