Happy Sunday everyone. It’s a lovely weekend here in Los Angeles with blue skies that look so crisp and…
cooking with Gena Bell
One skillet meals during the week make all the sense in the world, especially when they taste as divine…
Well, it’s “prep day,” for me. Not meal-prep day, but Miralax and Gatorade with clear liquids prep. I think…
Snap, crackle, pop commercials were part of my upbringing, and I can’t tell you how many rice krispie treats…
Popcorn is one of my most favorite things to snack on, especially when it’s movie night. My popcorn recipe…
Arroz Verde or green rice is a simple side dish that is great served alongside chicken, pork, fish or…
Guacamole is one of my favorite things and if you’re a true Californian, it doesn’t have to be summer…
Well, we made it through the first week of January and wow, it has been exciting on the rain front. We…
A casserole of bubbling vegetables coated in sauce like this Baked Eggplant Parmesan sounds so good this time of…
I’m finding this rainy weather in Southern California so pleasant and a big bowl of my Smoky Red Bean,…
Happy New Year! I hope all of you are recovering this morning from a night of fun or either…
I usually like to throw my own small gathering on New Year’s Eve. It’s so much fun and cost…
After the holidays the leftovers can be abundant. I usually cook beef on Christmas day, not a rib roast,…
Merry Christmas! I hope many of you are nestled around your x-mas tree opening gifts about now or sipping…













