Grilled cheese sandwiches are a favorite lunchtime or dinner treat, especially when it’s hot outside and you want to…
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cooking with Gena Bell
The Fourth of July weekend is almost over, but not quite yet and some of you may still be…
There’s nothing like a good potato salad on the side of a cheeseburger, hot dog, rack of ribs or…
Heirloom Tomato, Watermelon, Grilled Corn Salad is summer’s best. Crunchy sweet corn with mouthwatering freshly ripened tomatoes and watermelon…
I love summertime, especially in the first few weeks when you’re just getting into the swing of things. Barbecuing,…
I’m lucky enough to have family and friends that bring me cookbooks on occasion, just because they know I…
Over the weekend you may have slow roasted or smoked a pork shoulder or roast of some kind, and…
It’s been a hot one here in Santa Ynez the last few days and the week ahead looks about…
In the kitchen, sometimes it’s fun to combine a few different types of cuisines and Mexican and Italian food…
It was a fun week spending time with my good friends from Canada here in Santa Ynez. We rode…
Fresh cherry season is from late May through August and many bakers and cooks like me are more than…
Sweet summer tomatoes, a kick of spicy Italian chili paste and a clove or two of garlic and sweet…
It’s been a busy week and summer is almost here. We had a big bump in weather for a…
Getting creative for weeknight meals on warmer evenings is key to keeping things cool in the kitchen. Using an…