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.

French Farmer’s Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 2 cups water ¼ pound slab bacon, rind removed, cut into ¼-inch cubes (optional) 1 medium-size carrot, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced 1 medium turnip, peeled, and cut into ¼-inch cubes 2 leeks, white part only, washed and thinly sliced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium potato, cut into ¼-inch cubes 1 quart [...]

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Roasted Parsnips with Pickling Spices

Ingredients: 1 bunch parsnips, or carrots, scrubbed, tops cut off 1 large red onion, peeled, halved, and sliced about 6 cloves garlic, peeled 2-4 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar 2-3 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons pickling spices Sea salt and Freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 2. Mix the parsnips [...]

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Salsa Perejil (Parsley Sauce)

This is a delicious garnish for roasted vegetables, tofu or tempeh, meats, or eggs. Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil 2 cups finely chopped fresh parsley 3 cloves garlic, mashed 1 tablespoon dried breadcrumbs ½ cup white wine vinegar 1/3 cup dry white wine ¼ cup vegetable stock or water 1 teaspoon sweetener ½ teaspoon sea [...]

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Slow Cooked Broccoli with Garlic and Olive Oil

Ingredients: 2 large bunches of broccoli, or about 3 pounds ½ cup olive oil 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 tablespoon lemon juice sea salt and freshly ground black pepper toasted slices of French bread Finely grated Parmesan cheese Directions: 1. Cut the florets [...]

By |2016-01-19T13:49:01-08:00January 19th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Slow Cooked Broccoli with Garlic and Olive Oil

Cauliflower Couscous with Mint-Basil Sauce

Ingredients: Sauce: ½ cup mint leaves 1½ cups loosely packed basil leaves 4 lemons, zested and juiced 1 cup olive oil Cauliflower Couscous: 1 medium head cauliflower, stalks and stems discarded 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ large red onion, finely diced sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste ¼ cup fresh basil, thinly [...]

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Chard, Parsley and Garlic Soup

If you want to make this soup more substantial and hearty, add cooked white cannellini, borlotti, or navy beans. You can also add leftover cooked rice. Ingredients: 1 large bunch chard, stems removed 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 medium-size onions, finely chopped 2 fresh hot chilies, such as jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped 3 [...]

By |2016-01-19T13:48:51-08:00January 19th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Chard, Parsley and Garlic Soup

Cream of Celeriac Soup

Makes 6 servings Ingredients: I large celeriac, about 1 pound, peeled with a sharp paring knife and coarsely chopped 1 medium-size waxy potato, coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, finely chopped 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth, milk, or water 1 bouquet garni (recipe below) ¾ cup heavy cream small croutons (recipe below) herb butter (recipe [...]

By |2016-01-19T13:48:29-08:00January 19th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Cream of Celeriac Soup

Quinoa and Kale Salad with Pickled Almonds and Shallots

Ingredients: Pickled Almonds and Shallots: ¼ cup each: cider vinegar and water 1 teaspoon each: sweetener and pickling spice ½ cup whole almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped ½ cup thinly sliced shallots Salad: 1 cup vegetable broth ½ cup quinoa 4 cups sliced kale, stems removed 2/3 cusp golden raisins Dressing: ¼ cup olive oil [...]

By |2016-01-19T13:48:16-08:00January 19th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Quinoa and Kale Salad with Pickled Almonds and Shallots

Chili-Roasted Broccoli or Cauliflower

Ingredients: 1½ pounds broccoli or cauliflower crowns, cut into florets 1 small fresh red chili pepper, such as Fresno, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon sea salt Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 2. Toss broccoli or cauliflower, oil, chili pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Spread mixture evenly on [...]

By |2016-01-11T13:39:03-08:00January 11th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Chili-Roasted Broccoli or Cauliflower

Double Celery Soup

Ingredients: 2 cups sliced celery (1-inch pieces) 2 cups peeled, diced celery root 2 shallots, quartered 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2½ cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, heated 4 teaspoons chopped celery leaves Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. 2. [...]

By |2016-01-11T13:38:47-08:00January 11th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Double Celery Soup
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