Recipes

On Wednesday, May 6th from 11:30-Noon, we were live from the Well Seasoned Kitchen on the Well Seasoned Facebook Page. Missed the live session? We've saved it and now you can make along with Chef Helena any time!

Chef Helena will take you through making Rugelach cookies with assorted filling. Helena's video tutorial will take about 30 minutes, and while the recipe serves 24-48 cookies depending on size, you will need to chill the dough before you can bake and eat!!

Chef Helena’s Rugelach Cookies with Assorted Fillings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup cream cheese, not flavoured
• 2 cups flour
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• Filling (1 cup approx.) see below for ideas, you can also mix and match or dream up some of your very own!
• *Available from Well Seasoned

Instructions:

1. In a food processor cream butter and cream cheese.
2. Add flour and mix until you have a rich dough.
3. Divide into 4 and roll out into a disk.
4. Cut the dough into 6-12 pieces like you would a pizza.
5. Place ¼ of the filling on the dough.
6. Watch as Chef Helena shows you how to roll up the pastry.
7. Repeat with the other 3 disks.
8. Place onto a parchment lined baking sheet and chill until firm in fridge or freezer.
9. Preheat oven to 375 and bake about 15 minutes. Remove to a wire rack and cool.

Here is what you will need to have on hand, set up ready to cook with Chef Helena::

• You will need a large cutting board with a wet towel under it
• Sharp chef knife or pizza cutter or beach scrapper
• Bowl for fillings
• 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper
• Oven mitts
• Cooling racks

Simple doesn't mean bad. Today's recipe allows you to quickly get in and out of the kitchen and enjoying something fresh and delicious in under an hour. Pair this with one of our chilis or fresh soups! We're also prepping for another live-cook with Chef Helena's this coming Wednesday - be sure to join us at 11:30AM!

Simple Cornbread

Serves 4-6. This recipe freezes really well!

Ingredients for Salsa:

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 egg
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup milk
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ cup shortening
• 4 tsp. baking powder*
• 1 can (8 oz.) cream style corn
• ½ tsp. salt*
• ½ cup chopped onions
• ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated)
• *Available from Well Seasoned

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Combine all ingredients well, pour into greased muffin tins.
3. Bake 25 minutes or until done. Freezes well.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook time: 25 Min

Photo by: Steve Johnson

On Wednesday, April 29th from 11:30-Noon, we went live from the Well Seasoned Kitchen on the Well Seasoned Facebook Page. Chef Helena walked us through her recipe: Chef Helena’s Wonton Soup with Noodle & Pan Fried Dumplings. The recipe serves 4 people & it should take you about 20 minutes to prepare. 

Ingredients for Broth:

• 8 cups Chicken Broth*
• 2 tablespoon chopped Ginger
• 2 tablespoon chopped Green Onions
• ½ teaspoon Sesame Oil
• 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• ½ cup sliced Carrots
• ¼ cup Broccoli florettes
• 1 handful of Spinach, Romaine Lettuce or any greens you like
• 1 cup cooked noodles (Helena likes soba noodles, they cook quick, toss with sesame oil (prevents sticking))

Ingredients for Dumplings:

• Oil for pan
• Water for pan, about ½ cup
• Thin sliced Ginger
• Black Chinese Vinegar or any you like, rice vinegar works great too

Ingredients for Wontons and Dumplings:

• 48 Wonton Skins (use ½ for wontons and ½ for dumplings) 24 in each recipe
• 1 pound Ground Beef, Pork, Chicken or Turkey
• ½ cup chopped Green Onions
• 2 tablespoon minced Ginger
• 4 cloves of chopped Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Corn Starch
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
• Pinch Sugar
• Bowl of Water
• *Available from Well Seasoned

Instructions for Broth:

1. Place broth into a large pot with ginger, green onions, sesame oil and soy. Bring to a simmer
2. Add in carrot and cook until tender
3. Add in broccoli and greens
4. Place cooked wontons and noodles into 4 bowls and top with broth

Instructions for Wontons and Dumplings:

1. Making wontons, mix everything together, except the wonton skins & the bowl of water
2. Make one at a time, watch as chef Helena shows you different ways to fold the wonton
3. Dip your finger into the water and trace around the outside of the wonton skin
4. Place a small about of filling in the middle and fold in a triangle. This is the easiest fold
5. Boil in salted water for about 2-3 minutes
6. Serve with soup and noodles

Instructions for Taco Filling/Topping:

1. For dumpling, take uncooked wontons, place in a non stick frying pan with oil, in one layer
2. Pan fry until one side is brown
3. Quickly add water to the pan and place the lid on top to steam, steam until all water is gone
4. Serve with ginger mixed into the vinegar (dipping sauce) or just pan soy sauce .

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook time: 20 Min

We sure love tacos at Well Seasoned. Be sure to search "tacos" in our recipe section to check out the new recipes we add seasonally. We're in the mood as we prep for Chef Helena's upcoming live-stream class this coming Wednesday - be sure to join us at 11:30AM!

Seafood Tacos

Olé for the ocean!!

Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ pounds Halibut cubed
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• Vegetable oil (for sprinkling)
• 16 x 5-inch corn tortillas
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1 lime, cut into wedges (for garnish)
• *Available from Well Seasoned

Instructions:

1. In a bowl. combine the fish. oil, cumin seeds , oregano, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate, tossing occasionally for 2 hours.
2. About 10 minutes before serving, sprinkle enough oil in a large skillet to make a thin film in the pan.
3. When it is hot, sauté the fish over high heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Meanwhile, heat a large griddle and cook the tortillas for 10 seconds on each side. Transfer them as they are done to a covered dish.
5. Toss the cooked halibut with cilantro and onion.
6. Serve with wedges of lime and fresh fruit salsa.

Prep Time: 2 hours hands-off (marinate)/5 Minutes

Cook time: 20 Min

On Wednesday, April 22nd from 11:30-Noon, join us live from the Well Seasoned Kitchen on the Well Seasoned Facebook Page. Chef Helena will walk you through her recipe: Chef Helena's Mexican Tortilla bites with homemade pineapple salsa & Guacamole. The recipe serves 4 people & it should take you about 20 minutes to prepare. You can serve this recipe over tortilla chip, in a taco or even on rice. On Wednesday, we will be making it with tortilla chips. Missed the live session? 

Chef Helena’s Mexican Tortilla Bites with Homemade Pineapple Salsa & Guacamole

On Wednesday, April 22nd from 11:30-Noon, join us live from the Well Seasoned Kitchen on the Well Seasoned Facebook Page. This recipe is great for kids aged 7 and up. If you need help with a chef's knife, get a grown up to help you!

Ingredients for Salsa:

• ½ cup diced Onion
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Pineapple, fresh or canned, diced small
• 2 tablespoons Well Seasoned Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoon chopped Cilantro
• ¼ cup sweet diced Peppers, red looks the best
• Juice of ½ Lime
• Hot sauce or Hot Pepper (jalapeño to taste
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon hot peppers

Ingredients for Guacamole:

• ½ cup diced Onion
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1-2 ripe Avocados, peeled
• Juice of ½ Lime
• 2 tablespoon chopped Cilantro

Ingredients for Taco Filling/Topping:

• 2 tablespoon Oil
• 1 cup Onions, diced
• 1-pound ground Pork, chicken, beef, turkey or vegetarian substitute
• 1 cup Tomato Sauce
• Tortilla Chips
• Cheese/Cilantro for garnish
• *Available from Well Seasoned

Instructions for Salsa:

1. Take the onion and place into a bowl with salt, massage the salt into the onion
2. Add everything else, you now have pineapple salsa, taste and adjust seasoning.

Instructions for Guacamole:

1. Take the onion and place into a bowl with salt, massage the salt into the onion.
2. With a fork, mash the avocados into the onions.
3. Add everything else, you now have guacamole, taste and adjust seasoning

Instructions for Spice Mix:

1. Mix everything together in a bowl, you now have homemade taco seasoning

Instructions for Taco Filling/Topping:

1. In a large frying, add oil & onions, sauté until onions are clear or like brown
2. Then add in beef and cook until no longer pink
3. Add in spices and tomato sauce and cook 5 minutes, taste and adjust seasoning
4. Place filling in the middle of the place, surround with chips and top with salsa and Guacamole
5. Garnish with cheese and cilantro if you like.

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook time: 20 Min

As many of us engaged in daily bread making experiments, we thought we'd share a delicious dessert that doesn't deplete our flour stores.

Cardamom Orange Flourless Chocolate Cake

There are NEVER any leftovers when we make this cake. Happy Easter!

Ingredients:

• 8oz. good quality bittersweet Chocolate. melted and cooled*
• 1 stick ( 1/4 lb.) unsalted Butter
• 1 tsp ground Cardamom*
• The zest of 1 large Orange
• 4 whole Eggs
• 1/2 cup White Sugar
• *Available from Well Seasoned

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and mix just to incorporate. Add the eggs one at a time until combined. Mix in the chocolate and spices.
3. Pour into a lightly buttered pan, we like to use a tart pan.
4. Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool for about 10 minutes before removing from pan. 
5. Serve. Eat.

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook time: 25 Min