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.

Curried Potatoes with Cauliflower and Peas

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons ghee or butter 1 large onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 1½ teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds ½ teaspoon ground turmeric 6 potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces 1 head cauliflower, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 teaspoon sweetener 1 [...]

By |2016-05-31T14:55:59-07:00May 31st, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Curried Potatoes with Cauliflower and Peas

Radicchio Salad with Roquefort and Hazelnuts

Ingredients: Vinaigrette: 7 tablespoons olive oil 7 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon pure maple syrup Salad: 10 cups mixed lettuces, cut into bite-size pieces 1 hear radicchio, quartered, cored, and sliced into ribbons 1 cucumber, thinly sliced rounds 5 radishes, [...]

By |2016-05-31T14:55:37-07:00May 31st, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Radicchio Salad with Roquefort and Hazelnuts

Braised Fennel

Ingredients: 2-3 fennel bulbs ¼ cup white wine (optional) fennel tops 4 thyme sprigs 4 parsley sprigs 1 bay leaf ½ teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed 3 tablespoons olive oil Lemon juice Directions: 1. Trim away the root end of the fennel, cutoff leafy tops and fibrous stalks and peel away any bruised outer layers. Cut [...]

By |2016-05-26T10:23:58-07:00May 24th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Braised Fennel

Carrot Puree with Caraway and Cumin

Ingredients: 1½ pounds carrots, cut into ½-inch thick pieces 2 cloves garlic, peeled 2 teaspoons olive oil ½ onion, fine dice ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon ground caraway sea salt 1-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice chopped cilantro Directions: 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the carrots and garlic. Cook [...]

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Chard, Spinach and Kale Pasta

Ingredients: 1 bunch chard 1 bunch spinach 1 bunch kale 2 large red onions 4 cloves garlic ¼ cup olive oil 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 cup red wine 1 pound linguine ½ cup stock or water 2 tablespoons capers sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. Stem the [...]

By |2016-05-26T10:23:33-07:00May 24th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Chard, Spinach and Kale Pasta

Summer Squash with Fedelini, Walnuts, and Herbs

Ingredients: ¼ cup walnuts, lightly toasted 1 pound summer squash, ends trimmed 2 tablespoons olive oil sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons chopped basil or parsley ¾ pound fedelini Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the walnuts on a baking sheet and roast for 8- 10 minutes. Let cool slightly [...]

By |2016-05-26T10:23:19-07:00May 24th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Summer Squash with Fedelini, Walnuts, and Herbs

Warm Kale Salad with Apricots, Marinated Feta, and Sesame Seeds

Ingredients: Marinated Feta: Olive oil One 7 ounce block of feta 3 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon dry oregano ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes Kale Salad: 1 bunch kale, stems removed Olive oil Sea salt Few drops sherry vinegar 3 fresh apricots (or peaches/nectarines), quartered 1 tablespoon lightly toasted sesame seeds Directions: [...]

By |2016-05-26T10:23:01-07:00May 24th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Warm Kale Salad with Apricots, Marinated Feta, and Sesame Seeds

Seared Radicchio

Ingredients: 2 small firm heads radicchio Olive oil as needed Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Thin shavings of Parmesan, Asiago, or dry-Jack Directions: 1. Cut the radicchio into wedges about 2 inches thick at the widest point. Brush them generously with oil, season with salt and pepper, and [...]

By |2016-05-16T15:47:24-07:00May 16th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Seared Radicchio

Cauliflower Salad with Olives and Radishes

Ingredients: 1 medium cauliflower, broken into florets Juice of 1 lemon Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup olives of choice, pitted and coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped parsley ¼ cup thinly sliced radishes Capers (optional) Directions: 1. In a large saucepan with a steamer inset and water in the [...]

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Lemon Kale with Capers

Ingredients: 1 bunch kale, stems removed, leaves chopped ½ lemon, sliced into 5 thin slices, then quartered 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon small capers, rinsed and drained Directions: 1. Place a steamer inset in a large, deep saucepan. Add water to the bottom of the pot and set over high heat. When the water [...]

By |2016-05-16T15:47:05-07:00May 16th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Lemon Kale with Capers
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