The Well Seasoned Chef

Soups for this week... Tuscan Tomato Organic Chicken and Rice Vegan Split Pea. All our soups are made fresh are gluten free and organic. Order online..www.thewellseasonedchef.com

Vodka Sauce and fresh hand made pasta. INGREDIENTS 1. Kosher salt... 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, smashed 1 (4.5-oz.) tube double-concentrated tomato paste 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 2 oz. vodka 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 lb. rigatoni 4 oz. Parmesan, finely grated PREPARATION 1. 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. 2. Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium. Cook onion and garlic, stirring constantly, just until onion is starting to brown around the edges, 57 minutes. Add tomato paste and red pepper flakes and stir to coat onion. Cook, stirring often, until paste is deep red and starting to brown and stick to the bottom of pot, 57 minutes. Add vodka, scraping up brown bits; reduce heat to low. 3. Using a heatproof measuring glass, scoop out about cup boiling water from pot and add heavy cream. Stirring constantly, gradually pour cream mixture into onion mixture and cook, stirring, until a smooth sauce forms. Remove from heat. 4. Cook pasta in the pot of boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. About 1 minute before pasta is done, scoop out 1 cup pasta cooking liquid. 5. Return Dutch oven to low heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pasta to Dutch oven. Stir in 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid, then gradually add half of Parmesan, stirring constantly to melt. Pasta should be coated with a smooth, glossy sauce. Season with salt; add more pasta cooking liquid if sauce is too thick. 6. Divide pasta among bowls. Top with basil and remaining Parmesan and drizzle with a little oil. See more

So excited to have my friends back in the kitchen with me!!!!!! #autismawareness #autism #theycandoanything #friends #cooking

Cupcake decorating kits are a huge hit! We bake each batch fresh in our nut free kitchen. Each kit contains one dozen cupcakes, frosting bags, holiday themed sprinkles and candies. They are the perfect at home holiday activity and only $30 ! We offer convenient no touch pick up from our Garden City location. Place your order today!! #cupcakes #christmas #baking #athome #fun

Fun time making fettuccine with these Junior Chefs yesterday. More dates added to our calendar. Registration on our website www.thewellseasonedchef.com

Getting our Christmas decorations ready for the holidays. It will be much smaller this year but our spirits will still be jolly! #christmas #christmasdecor #homesweethome

Dinner is served!! Jamón Ibérico, Manchego Cheese, red wine, puppies, fireplace and a blizzard. Long, chilly day, lots of work but worth it when I come home to this. #whatsfordinner #jamoniberico #blizzard #snowday #rescuedogsofinstagram

Two Junior Chef classes this week 12/8 and 12/10. Only a few spots left! #juniorchef #cooking #chef #culinary

Cold day braised short ribs. 4 pounds bone in beef short ribs cut into 3 inch pieces. 1 medium yellow onion, medium diced. 3 carrots medium diced. 3 celery ribs medium diced.... 1 cup red wine such as Barolo. 2 cups beef broth or stock (chicken is fine) Kosher salt. Fresh cracked pepper. Fresh Rosemary and thyme sprigs. In a large hot cast iron pan brown the short ribs ( salt and pepper them first). Remove short ribs when browned and set aside, do not wash pan!!!! Add onion, celery, carrots, more salt and pepper and sauté until onions translucent and carrots and celery start to soften. Add wine and beef broth/stock, bring to a simmer add thyme and rosemary . Place short ribs back in pot , lower temperature and cook covered for 3 or more hours. Low and slow is what you want. The meat will become super tender and fall off the bone. Serve with risotto, polenta or roasted potatoes or any carb you like!!! It makes great leftovers and taste even better the next day. Enjoy!! #wellseasoned #whatsfordinner #easyrecipes #chef #cooking #braising See more

Shop Local!!! We will lovingly gift wrap your items and have them all ready for you to gift!! Order on our website and select in store pick up so you don’t get a delivery fee. @thewellseasonedchef is located at 45 New Hyde Park Road, Garden City, NY 11530. We are offering by appointment if you prefer to come in and shop.

Did you miss our Holiday Sale??? It’s not too late! Order online and you can pick up from Garden City location for Free. We do offer shipping nation wide. #shoplocal #smallbusiness #holiday #sale

New Junior Chef Class added for this week!!! December 17,2020 4-6pm. Cranberry Dressing. Stuffing with Sausage and Cranberries. Herb Roasted Tenderloin. Christmas cookies with Homemade Eggnog Ice cream. #juniorchef #culinary #cookkng #shoplocal #fun #christmas

#halloween #cupcakes #safe #fun #kids #cooking #party#

New item on our menu!!! Rich and delicious Apple Cranberry bread. Perfect for the holidays. Order online https://thewellseasonedchef.com//pro/apple-cranberry-bread

Have you seen our latest news?

Three spots left for our Gingerbread House Decorating Class on Wednesday 12/16 . Register ASAP ! #gingerbread #christmas #cooking #juniorchef

Our Halloween Cupcake decorating Kits are no available ! Each kit contains one dozen cupcakes, frosting, sprinkles and candies. Purchase online available for local pick. Www.thewellseasonedchef.com

#christmas #baking #catering

It's A Halloween Treat

Our At Home Halloween Cupcake Decorating Kits are here!!! This is perfect for a safe home Halloween celebration. Each kit includes one dozen cupcakes (12) frosting bags, candy decorations and sprinkles. This kit is specifically made for little kids . Our cupcakes are made fresh in our NUT FREE kitchen . Limited orders being taken. Pick up will be 10/29 and 10/30.

Happy little Christmas Amarilis blooming at home!! These beautiful bulbs require almost no care and always bloom in time for Christmas. Perfect little pop of color around the house. Thank you @coreyc28 and @mariabbalady for my gorgeous bulbs!! #christmas #tablescapes #flowers #sunday #dayoff

It’s not too late to order for your Holiday Festivities!!!! #chef #catering #christmas #wellseasoned #charcuterieboard #organicsoup

#catering #holidays #shoplocal #christmas #wellseasoned

Back to back events yesterday. Junior chef did an amazing job with a fun fall menu. They made pumpkin raviolis from scratch! Then we had a fabulous group celebrating a fabulous friends birthday. It was a long late night but so much fun. Temperatures were checked, hands were washed and we disinfected constantly. #celebrate #birthday #cookingclass #fall #pumpkin

Our Haunted House Decorating Event is almost sold out!!! We will only have one event this year so don’t miss out. Register online www.thewellseasonedchef.com #halloween #cookingclass #shoplocal #nutfree #longisland #chef

Don’t be left empty handed! Order your Holiday Charcuterie Board now for your small gatherings.

Haunted House Decorating is back for our fifth year!! Very limited spots for this event on 10/28. Register online www.thewellseasonedchef.com

#christmas #catering #charcuterie #holidays #entertaining #Wellseasoned

It’s a cool rainy day in New York and I’m making some tomato soup for the family. They key to my rich, thick, non dairy soup is whole San Marzano plum tomatoes and then purée after they come to a boil in chicken stock. What’s your favorite rainy day comfort food? #chef #cooking #soup #rain #fall

The warm weather inspired my Junior Chefs to make some Latin food!! Pastelitos de guava, sofrito, Cuban picadillo, frijoles cubanos. The only thing missing was mojitos for the chef! #juniorchef #culinary #latinfood #cubanfood #fiesta

Could these kiddos be any cuter!!! They were so good, washed their hands, wore masks, had their temperature taken and didn’t complain once!!!! Oh and they also made ice cream, pizza and decorated cupcakes!!! They say your cousins are your first best friends and this little group of cousins couldn’t have been sweeter. #wearamask #cooking #fun #cupcakes #pizza #icecream #cousins #chef #wellseasoned

Caesar Salad, Garlic Knots, Chicken Alfredo and of course Ice Cream!!! These kids rocked it today!! #juniorchef #cooking #culinary #chef #smallbusiness #ladyboss

Fun item of the day. These ceramic dishes with coordinating napkins are perfect to serve up your Halloween treats and they are on sale!!!!! Link in bio for our online shoppe. We ship and offer free local pick up. #shoplocal #smallbusiness #chef #ladyboss