Creme Brulee’ Instant Pot
Creme Brulee’ has to be one of my most favorite of desserts. Silky, creamy, elegant, a sexy kind of dessert. And although this luscious custard only has a few ingredients, sometimes it can be a big fail in… Read More
Shop Cooking Classes
Cooking Classes Cooking Class Updates: November 16, 2020 With the current Covid updates and Governor Polis urging no socializing with members outside of your household there will be no private indoor bookings until further notice. We will be… Read More
Chef Shelly
Let me introduce myself: my name is Shelly Steinhaus I live and work in Arvada Colorado. I have been in the culinary world for approximately fourteen years. For eight of those years I was a restaurant owner an… Read More
My Favorite Products
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Yummy Vegan Cheesecake
If something is going to be vegan, plant based or gluten free, it has got to be good or don’t waste my calories or my taste buds. I have been playing with vegan and plant based cooking the… Read More
Chicken Alla Cacciatore
Chicken alla Cacciatore translates to a chicken dish prepared “hunter style”. A braised chicken dish, with tomato, wine, vegetables and fresh herbs. A very hearty and robust comfort food that is best served in the fall and winter… Read More
Plant Based Mac n Cheese
I have just recently really started to experiment with vegan and plant based cooking. With being a chef it is very important that food always tastes good. No matter the particular diet anyone might choose for themselves I… Read More
French Onion Beef Sliders
This recipe was developed based on my craving for French Onion Soup. We were having friends for an outdoor movie night and decided to have a variety of appetizers. I used a beef rump roast, trimmed any extra… Read More
Italian Five Cheese Dip
Well this turned out to be a hit. I need to come up with an appetizer quickly and this was basically created by what was available in my pizza refrigerator. Shopping List: 16 ounce whole milk ricotta 16… Read More
Air Fryer Chicken Saltimbocca
Saltimbocca means “jump in your mouth” so the flavors of the chicken saltimbocca which include prosciutto and sage create a burst of flavor in your mouth. I have prepared saltimbocca with, chicken, turkey, pork and veal. All are… Read More
Chocolate Quinoa Cupcakes
If you have never tried chocolate and quinoa together, I am telling you that you must! You will not be sorry. These are really great if you have friends and family who are gluten free, dairy free, and… Read More
Pumpkin Spice Bourbon Caramel Bars
I don’t know if you all remember the salted caramel bars that we would serve at Bella with a cup of espresso or cappuccino. One of my favorites for sure. I love caramel and I love chocolate. Sometimes… Read More
Tuscan Apple Torta
This is my spin on a Tuscan Apple Torta. I prepared this cake two different ways. The first time I doubled the recipe and baked in a traditional oven in a 10 inch springform. I served the Apple… Read More