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.

Strawberry Granita

Ingredients: 2 pints fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 cup sweetener 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Balsamic vinegar, for serving Directions: 1. Place a 9-by 13-inch nonreactive pan and large metal spoon in the freezer and chill for 15 minutes. 2. In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, process the strawberries, sweetener, and [...]

By |2016-07-11T12:52:59-07:00July 11th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Strawberry Granita

Summer Squash Julienne

Ingredients: 4 small summer squash ¼ cup olive oil 6 tablespoons balsamic, red, or apple cider vinegar sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 medium scallion, minced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup, or more to taste, finely minced parsley Directions: 1. [...]

By |2016-07-05T14:02:14-07:00July 4th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Summer Squash Julienne

Broccoli and Cauliflower Muffins

Ingredients: 7 ounces broccoli florets 7 ounces cauliflower florets 2 cups oat bran 1 teaspoon herbed cheese (optional) 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup unbleached flour 6 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1¼ cups milk or almond milk ½ cup cold-pressed grape seed oil ¼ cup apple juice concentrate 4 egg [...]

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Fresh Ginger Fennel

Ingredients: 2 pounds fennel bulb with stalks, rinsed and trimmed, leaving 1/8-inch of the root base to hold the fennel together Ginger Dressing (mixed together): 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce or Chinese black vinegar 1 tablespoon sweetener 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 2½ tablespoons minced fresh cilantro Directions: 1. Cut each fennel [...]

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Red Lentil Curry Soup

Ingredients: 2 cups red lentils, rinsed 1 large yellow onion, ¼-inch dice 2-4 cloves garlic, minced 4 carrots, or more, diced 4-6 celery stalks, diced 1-inch piece ginger, or more to taste, peeled and minced 1-2 teaspoons curry powder, or more to taste sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1-2 tablespoons coconut [...]

By |2016-07-05T14:01:39-07:00July 4th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Red Lentil Curry Soup

Very Much Marinated Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes 2/3 cup olive oil ¾ red wine vinegar A generous dosage of freshly ground black pepper 1½ teaspoons sea salt 3 scallions, white and greens, finely diced 1 small red or orange sweet pepper, sliced thinly ¼ cup finely minced parsley chunks of ripe, red tomato Directions: 1. Scrub the potatoes. [...]

By |2016-07-05T14:01:27-07:00July 4th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Very Much Marinated Potatoes

Kohlrabi, Leek, and Gruyere Pizza

Recipe from Eating Well, Summer 2016 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 ounces sliced crimini mushrooms 2 cups thinly sliced leek, white and light green parts only 1 Tbs chopped fresh thyme, or 1 tsp dried ¼ teaspoon sea salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste ¼ cup dry white wine 1 pound pizza dough, [...]

By |2016-06-27T13:39:48-07:00June 27th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Kohlrabi, Leek, and Gruyere Pizza

Rainbow Slaw with Beet Greens

Adapted from Eating Well, Summer 2016 Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, shredded 1 medium beet, peeled and shredded 1 medium crisp apple, such as Fuji, shredded 4 cups thinly sliced beet greens 1 small head radicchio, quartered, cored, and thinly sliced ¾ cup celery, thinly sliced ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/3 cup currants or raisins [...]

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Sharp and Sweet Cucumbers

A perfect dish for warm summer afternoon snacking, the cucumbers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, and the flavor will grow hotter as they sit. Ingredients: 5 firm cucumbers, trimmed and peeled, halved lengthwise and cut into 2 x ¼ x ¼-inch matchsticks 1 teaspoon sea salt 2½ teaspoons oil ¼ [...]

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Pastina Salad with Radish and Mint

Ingredients: 2½ tablespoons sea salt 1½ cups pastina Dressing: 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 5 tablespoons olive oil 1½ tablespoons freshly peeled and grated ginger 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 1 teaspoon sea salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste 1½ cups sliced radishes ¾ cup diagonally sliced scallions Directions: 1. [...]

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