Cheers Laugh Smoky Tamarind Margarita – Recipe! March 12, 2021 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment I have talked about tamarind paste several times here on my blog. In fact, I have several recipes using this tangy pulp that comes already prepared in a paste form. The magic that tamarind paste adds to a recipe, any recipe, seems almost indescribable because its flavor is so unique. It’s definitely has tangy characteristics, […] Read more » Cocktails cooking with Gena Bell Drinks genabellrecipes Margarita Recipe Smoky Tamarind Margarita - Recipe! Tamarind Margarita Recipe
Food Breakfast Easy Breakfast Hash – Recipe! March 11, 2021 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment If you’re craving something different in the morning, something more interesting than cereal, toast or that same bowl of oatmeal, a quick hash is the answer. Frozen hash browns make life really simple and you don’t even need to defrost them before cooking. If you’re picky about eating frozen foods, they actually have come along […] Read more » Breakfast cooking with Gena Bell Easy Breakfast Hash - Recipe! genabellrecipes Hash Recipe Skillet Breakfasts Skillet Recipes
Love Cookies Olive Oil Cherry Chocolate-Chunk Cookies – Recipe! March 9, 2021 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Olive oil has been in much controversy over the years, mainly it’s been in question as to whether it’s an authentic first-press or not. First cold press offers the purest of olive oils and has a cleaner ripe finish, as opposed to second or third presses. Some European suppliers were caught bottling secondary presses, and […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell Chocolate Chunk Cookies genabellrecipes Olive Oil Cherry Chocolate Chunk Cookies - Recipe! Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies
Live Vegetables Colcannon – Recipe! March 8, 2021 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Saint Patrick’s Day is already on the horizon, and though most of us will probably not partake in a festive bar-scene this year, we will be eating classic Irish foods. Corned beef is most likely going to be in most people’s crock-pots or instant pots, steaming away until fork tender, but it’s the side dishes […] Read more » Cabbage Recipes Colcannon - Recipe! cooking with Gena Bell genabellrecipes Irish Classic Recipes Potato Recipes St. Patrick's Day Favorite Recipes! St. Patrick's Day Recipes
Food Main Courses Creamy Chicken & Noodles with Asparagus – Recipe! March 6, 2021 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Comfort food comes in all forms from hamburgers, to fried chicken, to warm pasta dishes. I happen to think that comfort food usually involves noodles of some sort, whether it’s spaghetti, udon, soba or old-school egg noodles. The flavors that a noodle captures in a dish seizes the essence of what your craving and keeps […] Read more » asparagus recipes Chicken & Noodles Recipe! Chicken Recipes Chicken Thighs cooking with Gena Bell Creamy Chicken & Noodles with Asparagus - Recipe! Easy Meals genabellrecipes
Food Breakfast Live Whole Grains Green Chili Cheese Corn Muffins – Recipe! March 5, 2021 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Muffins are usually considered a favorite breakfast treat, but if you make them savory, they can replace bread or rolls in a heartbeat. Baking a quick batch of muffins doesn’t require much work, and in fact, it can be done in just one bowl, which is also attractive. Some of my favorite muffin recipes are […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell Corn Muffins Recipe genabellrecipes Gluten-Free Green Chili Cheese Corn Muffins - Recipe! Green Chili Cheese Corn Muffins How to Make Corn Muffins
Food Live Main Courses Whole Grains Instant Pot Smoky Pintos with Ham – Recipe! March 4, 2021 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment This coming week looks like more rain for Southern California, which we need desperately, and with that comes chilly evenings. A warm pot of beans always seems to hit the spot this time of the year, especially right before the season begins to change. There’s something delightful in a bag of beans, now I’m beginning […] Read more » Bean Recipes cooking with Gena Bell genabellrecipes How to Cook Beans in an Instant Pot? Instant Pot Pinto Beans Recipe Instant Pot Recipes Instant Pot Smoky Pinto with Ham - Recipe! Pinto Beans
Food Family Style Laugh Main Courses Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushrooms – Recipe! March 3, 2021 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Making an entire meal in one pan has become an efficient tip for home cooks. I remember many days cooking in the kitchen, and having four or five pots going all at once, just to make one meal and thinking, this feels like a lot. Nowadays we have all gotten a little smarter in the […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell genabellrecipes Pork Recipes Roasted Pork Tenderloin Recipe Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushrooms - Recipe! Wild Mushrooms Recipe
Live Gluten-Free Vegetables Spaghetti Squash Arrabbiata – Recipe! March 1, 2021 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment I hope everyone had a nice weekend. The weather here in Los Angeles was warm and windy, but not so hot that it wasn’t great for cooking. Spring is only three weeks away, but I’m still hoping for some rain. It’s pretty dry around Los Angeles and in Santa Barbara county as well. The hillsides […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell Easy Tomato Sauce Recipes Family Style Recipes genabellrecipes Italian Recipes Spaghetti Squash Arrabbiata - Recipe! Vegetarian Recipes
Breakfast Food Chocolate Chip Waffles – Recipe! February 26, 2021 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Weekends are for making brunch and since it’s Friday, I thought I would get you excited about preparing a meal worthy of a Saturday or Sunday. Waffles are always a favorite and should be light and crispy. The way to achieve this is by using buttermilk, which has acid and provides the right crispy texture […] Read more » Best Waffle Recipe! Breakfast Recipes Brunch Recipes Chocolate Chips Waffles - Recipe! cooking with Gena Bell genabellrecipes Homemade Waffles How to Make Waffles