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.

Stir-Fried Cauliflower with Mediterranean Accents

Ingredients: ½ cup walnut pieces 10 sun-dried tomato slices 8 kalamata olives , pitted 1 head cauliflower ¼ cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 shallot, minced 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth 1 lemon ½ teaspoon crushed red chili ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ cup chopped basil leaves Directions: 1. Preheat oven [...]

By |2016-06-27T13:38:39-07:00June 27th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Stir-Fried Cauliflower with Mediterranean Accents

Stir-Fried Szechwan Broccolini with Zesty Spiced Pecans

Ingredients: Pecans: ½ teaspoons orange zest 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon maple syrup ¼ teaspoon coconut oil 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/8 teaspoon grated ginger ½ cup pecans Broccolini: 1 bunch broccolini ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1 tablespoon brown rice vinegar 1 tablespoon tamari 1 tablespoon mirin 1¼ teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1½ [...]

By |2016-06-20T11:08:37-07:00June 20th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Stir-Fried Szechwan Broccolini with Zesty Spiced Pecans

Braised Celery with Herbed Compound Butter

Ingredients: Herbed Compound Butter: ¼ cup ghee or butter, at room temperature ½ teaspoon minced chives 1 teaspoon minced thyme ¾ teaspoon minced sage ½ teaspoon minced rosemary 1 teaspoon minced shallot ½ teaspoon lemon juice Braised Celery: 1½ tablespoons herbed compound butter 1 medium yellow onion, sliced into half moons 1 bunch celery, bottom [...]

By |2016-06-20T11:08:24-07:00June 20th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Braised Celery with Herbed Compound Butter

Cucumber Salad with Chili and Roasted Peanuts

Ingredients: 1-3 cucumbers (depending on size) 1 bunch scallions, 1 Serrano pepper, finely diced Grated zest and juice of 2 limes 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 4 teaspoons roasted peanut oil 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, chopped 6 mint leaves, slivered 6 Thai or regular basil leaves Directions: 1. Peel the [...]

By |2016-06-20T11:08:12-07:00June 20th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Cucumber Salad with Chili and Roasted Peanuts

Greens and Pozole with Lime and Cilantro

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups chopped white onions 3 large cloves garlic, minced 1 large jalapeno, cored and minced with some of the seeds 1½ teaspoons ground coriander ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 5 cups packed torn and stemmed kale 5 cups chard, chopped (stems in 1-inch pieces and [...]

By |2016-06-20T11:07:59-07:00June 20th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Greens and Pozole with Lime and Cilantro

Kohlrabi with Spanish-Style Spiced Almonds

Ingredients: ½ cup almonds, blanched and peeled ¾ teaspoon sea salt ¾ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon olive oil, or more if needed 3 medium kohlrabi, plus the leaves 1½ teaspoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Prepare the almonds [...]

By |2016-06-20T11:07:47-07:00June 20th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Kohlrabi with Spanish-Style Spiced Almonds

Wilted Spinach and Basil Salad with Warm Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 1/3 cup pine nuts 8 cups spinach leaves, packed 1½ cups basil leaves, chiffonade (cut into thin ribbons) ¼ cup olive oil 1 pinch sea salt 3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional) sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions: 1. Place pine nuts on [...]

By |2016-06-20T10:24:47-07:00June 13th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Wilted Spinach and Basil Salad with Warm Vinaigrette

Cauliflower “Coucous” with Mint-Basil Sauce

Ingredients: Sauce: ¼ cup mint leaves ¾ cup packed basil leaves 2 lemons, zested and juiced ½ cup olive oil 1½ teaspoons maple syrup Cauliflower: 1 medium head cauliflower, stalks and stem discarded 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ large red onion, finely diced sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1/8 cup fresh basil, [...]

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Braised Fennel on Radicchio

Ingredients: 1½ teaspoons olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced 1 medium clove garlic, minced 2 cups sliced fennel, green fronds minced and reserved ½ teaspoon fennel seed ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2¼ cups vegetable stock, divided 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon orange zest 1½ teaspoons arrowroot or kudzu 1½ [...]

By |2016-06-20T10:24:19-07:00June 13th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Braised Fennel on Radicchio

Almond-Cilantro Chutney

Ingredients: ¼ cup chopped almonds 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro ¾ cup plain yogurt Sea salt Hot paprika Directions: 1. In a food processor, pulse the nuts until they are reduced to a powder. Add the cilantro and yogurt and process until smooth and pale green. Season with salt and paprika. Makes about 1 cup

By |2016-06-20T10:24:06-07:00June 13th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Almond-Cilantro Chutney
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