Instant Pot 101
For all of you who have Instant Pots or for those of you thinking of purchasing one. The control panel can seem overwhelming, and each new model is like a new smart phone with new features and buttons…. Read More
Shop Cooking Classes
Cooking Classes Cooking Class Updates: January 21, 2021 With the current Covid updates and The state of colorado guidelines we are booking small private cooking classes. 8 people maximum. Please email shelly@bellabistro.com for dates and availability Private… 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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Bella’s Instant Spanish Paella
Yes it is crazy to think that you can prepare Spanish style paella in your electric pressure cooker. So all of you who have an Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot you may want to give this recipe a… Read More
Bella’s Instant Spaghetti Squash
When you are watching your carbs or wanting an alternative to pasta, I love the spaghetti squash. This one has chicken meatballs, but you could easily create an all vegetable version. The spaghetti squash can be cut in… Read More
Bella’s Instant Chicken Marsala
This Chicken Marsala is just so easy and so delicious. Prepared in the Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi in a matter of minutes. In just 5 to 12 minutes depending on the size of chicken breasts that you… Read More
Bella’s Instant Steak Dinner
Bella’s Instant Dinners – are recipes created for those with crazy busy lifestyles who want to make a delicious meal in minutes.
Valentine Dutch Baby
One of my favorite desserts is an Apple Dutch Baby with vanilla ice cream and caramel. With Valentines Day approaching my creative mind got to thinking. What about a red velvet dutch baby with vanilla ice cream and… Read More
San Valentino Flat Bread & Burrata
I just love this beet flat bread for Valentines. The beet is not an over powering flavor, with the seasoned salt flakes, extra virgin olive oil, burrata and basil its just heaven. You can purchase beet powder from… Read More
Gluten Free Zucchini Pizza Crust
Yes I have an out door pizza oven, but sometimes I feel like having a good low carb gluten free pizza.This pizza crust is made with grated zucchini. I tend to like it better then the cauliflower pizza… Read More
Air Fryer Stuffed Sole
I just love when a thought, idea, plan and recipe come together! As I was shopping this week I picked up some Dover Sole just because it looked good. It was a filet just under one pound, so… Read More
Miso Glazed Salmon Air Fryer
Miso Glazed Salmon really good! So this dish was created for New Years Day 2021. We all know what a sh%$ show 2020 has been. So I am pulling out as many of the Good Luck Foods in… Read More