About Rebecca Mastoris

Rebecca is a chef/teacher at Bauman College, and a partner in Vibrant Foods Catering along with Karen Haralson. Both Karen and Rebecca teach cooking classes at the farm and in town locally.

Turkey Chili

Though this recipe calls for just poblanos, you can add other chilies like padrons, corno de toros, or spicy jalapenos! Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil 2 large fresh poblano chilies, seeded and diced 1 large onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 3 small carrots, grated 4 large garlic cloves, minced 1½ pounds ground dark turkey [...]

By |2016-08-23T13:46:00-07:00August 22nd, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Turkey Chili

Broccolini with Orange-Sesame Sauce

Ingredients: 1 pound broccolini ¾ cup orange juice 1 tablespoon honey 1½ teaspoons peeled and minced fresh ginger 2 teaspoons arrowroot, dissolved in 4 teaspoons water 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted Directions: 1. Place the broccolini in a steamer basket and set in a saucepan [...]

By |2016-08-16T13:46:28-07:00August 16th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Broccolini with Orange-Sesame Sauce

Romaine and Grapefruit Salad with Walnuts and Stilton

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ruby port wine 1½ tablespoons vegetable broth ½ teaspoon arrowroot, dissolved in 1 teaspoon water 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons grapefruit juice 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce, rinsed 1 pink grapefruit, peeled and cut into sections 1/3 cup crumbled Stilton cheese 1/3 cup chopped toasted [...]

By |2016-08-16T13:46:19-07:00August 16th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Romaine and Grapefruit Salad with Walnuts and Stilton

Saffron Cauliflower and Onions

Ingredients: 3-4 parsley stems ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon cracked black peppercorns 2 bay leaves ½ teaspoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ pound small pearl onions, peeled 1 garlic clove, minced 1½ cups cauliflower florets 1 cup water ¼ cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ½ teaspoon saffron threads [...]

By |2016-08-16T13:46:08-07:00August 16th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Saffron Cauliflower and Onions

Spinach-Strawberry Salad

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon honey Pinch of crumbled dried rosemary Freshly ground pepper 10 ounces washed and torn spinach 2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved ½ cup sweet onion, very thinly sliced 2/3 cup crumbled goat cheese Directions: 1. Whisk together the vinegar, [...]

By |2016-08-16T13:45:56-07:00August 16th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Spinach-Strawberry Salad

Tuscan Kale Salad

Ingredients: 1 bunch kale, large stems removed, coarsely chopped ¼ cup toasted coarse bread crumbs, or toasted chopped nuts 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated 2 tablespoons olive oil juice of ½ lemon 1/3 teaspoon lemon zest sea salt to taste Directions: 1. In a large bowl, whisk together lemon zest, [...]

By |2016-08-16T13:45:44-07:00August 15th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Tuscan Kale Salad

Updated Waldorf Salad with Apple Vinaigrette

Ingredients: Couscous: 1 tablespoon safflower oil ½ cup whole-wheat pearl couscous ¼ teaspoon sea salt Vinaigrette: ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1½ teaspoons sea salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/3 cup safflower oil Salad: 1 large apple, cored and cut into ¼-½-inch dice 1 small fennel bulb, trimmed and chopped into [...]

By |2016-08-09T13:40:24-07:00August 8th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Updated Waldorf Salad with Apple Vinaigrette

Carrot-Cashew Spread

Serve this spread with crackers, pita bread, or crudités. Ingredients: 4 cups chopped carrots 5 cups water 1 tablespoon sea salt ½ cup unsalted cashews Directions: 1. In a large saucepan, combine the carrots and water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes or until [...]

By |2016-08-09T13:40:10-07:00August 8th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Carrot-Cashew Spread

Fennel, Radish, and Chive Salad

Ingredients: 1 head Butter lettuce 1 small fennel bulb, top trimmed 4 large radishes, trimmed 6 tablespoons olive oil Grated zest of 1 lemon 2½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 4 hard-boiled egg, chopped into ½-inch pieces (optional) [...]

By |2016-08-09T13:39:48-07:00August 8th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Fennel, Radish, and Chive Salad

Greek Salad

Ingredients: 6 cups washed, dried and chopped romaine lettuce ½ cup cherry tomatoes ½ thinly sliced red onions ½ cup sliced cucumbers 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled ½ cup pitted whole Kalamata olives 2 tablespoons chopped scallions ¾ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil ½ tablespoon chopped garlic [...]

By |2016-08-09T13:39:33-07:00August 8th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Greek Salad
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