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.

Fresh Strawberry Soup

Ingredients: 1 quart fresh orange juice 4 cups of buttermilk, plain yogurt, sour cream, any combination 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons lemon juice dash of cinnamon dash of freshly grated nutmeg 1½ pint of strawberries Directions: 1. Whisk together everything except the berries. 2. Wash, drain, and slice the berries. 3. Divide the berries into [...]

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Grain Crusted Quiche with Greens and Herbs

The ancient grain freekeh is toasted young green wheat that is slightly nutty, chewy, and smoky. This quick-cooking super food is high in fiber, protein, iron, and calcium. Ingredients: Crust: Olive oil 1½ cups water 2/3 cups freekeh ½ cup lightly packed almond flour 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper [...]

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Roasted Broccoli and Kumquats

Ingredients: 1½ pounds broccoli florets 12 kumquats, thinly sliced and large seeds removed 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes 3½ tablespoons olive oil 3 medium green garlic bulbs, minced sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss together the broccoli, kumquats, and pepper [...]

By |2016-04-18T15:24:09-07:00April 18th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Roasted Broccoli and Kumquats

Mustard Greens and Mixed Lettuce Salad

Ingredients: Dressing: 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/3 cup olive oil 1 large green garlic bulb, minced 1 tablespoon finely sliced fresh chives Salad: 1 pound mustard greens, washed and stems removed 4 cups assorted baby lettuces, washed, torn into bite-size pieces, and [...]

By |2016-04-18T15:27:21-07:00April 18th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Mustard Greens and Mixed Lettuce Salad

Avocado, Mixed Greens, and Roast Beet Salad

Ingredients: Dressing: 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon diced shallot 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Salad: 6-8 cups mixed greens, torn into bite-size pieces (lettuces, mizuna, mustard greens, cilantro, etc.) 1 avocado, sliced with a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning 3 medium beets, trimmed and washed 1 [...]

By |2016-04-12T09:16:53-07:00April 12th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Avocado, Mixed Greens, and Roast Beet Salad

Broccoli with Rice and Pine Nuts

Ingredients: 1/4 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds 2 teaspoons olive oil 2/3 cups brown rice or rice of choice 1/3 cup golden raisins 2 teaspoons chili powder 2½ cups vegetable stock 1¾ pounds broccoli Directions: 1. Toast pine nuts or almonds in a wide frying pan over medium-low heat, stirring until lightly browned, about [...]

By |2016-04-12T09:17:01-07:00April 12th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Broccoli with Rice and Pine Nuts

Carrot-Ginger Soup with Cashew Cream

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups chopped yellow onions 3 pounds carrots, washed and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1 small pinch red pepper flakes 8 cups vegetable broth 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon maple syrup Directions: 1. [...]

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Ful Nabed (Egyptian Fava Bean Soup)

Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion, peeled and diced 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, peeled 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 2 bay leaves 1 large tomato, finely chopped 6 cups vegetable stock 3 cups cooked fava beans 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or [...]

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Kasha Stuffed Cabbage with Honey Mustard Sauce

Ingredients: Cabbage rolls: 1 cup water or stock ½ teaspoon olive oil ½ cup kasha ½ head cabbage, separated into whole leaves ½ cup raw sauerkraut 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, toasted and roughly chopped sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1½ teaspoons nutritional yeast (optional) ½ teaspoon dulse flakes [...]

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Bitter Greens with Sweet Onions and Tart Cheese

Ingredients: 2 tbs olive oil 4 cups sliced yellow onions (Vidalia or Maui, if available) sea salt to taste 3 bunches mixed arugula, mustard greens and dandelion greens, roughly chopped and washed ½-¾ pound crumbled feta cheese Freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven. Add [...]

By |2016-04-05T15:22:14-07:00April 5th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Bitter Greens with Sweet Onions and Tart Cheese
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