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.

Red Beet Cauliflower Risotto

This beautifully colored dish uses riced cauliflower in place of arborio rice to create the risotto. Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower 1 tablespoon coconut oil ½ teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast ½ cup cooked beet, rough chop 1 onion finely diced 4 cloves garlic, crushed ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth Freshly ground black [...]

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Roasted Beet and Garlic Salad

Ingredients: 1½ pounds beets with greens attached 1 head garlic 4 tablespoons olive oil ¾ teaspoons sea salt, divided 1 cup distilled white vinegar ¼ sweetener of choice ½ cup finely chopped walnuts ¼ cup finely chopped red onion ¼ cup chopped fresh dill Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. 2. Rinse beets [...]

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Brussels Sprouts and Noodle Stir-fry

Ingredients: 3 oz. thin whole wheat spaghetti 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup thinly sliced red onions 3 cloves garlic, minced ¾ lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger ¼-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes ½ cup broth of choice 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce ½ cup julienne cut carrots [...]

By |2017-02-20T10:15:07-08:00February 20th, 2017|Recipes, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Brussels Sprouts and Noodle Stir-fry

Cauliflower Gratin

Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 large leek halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into half moons 2 tablespoons olive oil 1¼ cups almond milk 1/3 cup cashew butter ½ cup nutritional yeast 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup chopped chives Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 2. Combine cauliflower and [...]

By |2017-02-20T10:10:01-08:00February 20th, 2017|Recipes, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Cauliflower Gratin

Italian Marinated Vegetable Salad

Ingredients: 3-4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 2 small dried red chilies 1 bay leaf 1½ cups carrots, sliced into coins ¾ cups white wine vinegar 4 cups cauliflower florets ¾ cups celery, cut into ½-inch pieces 2 tablespoons capers, well drained 1 cup assorted olives 1 cup olive oil Directions: 1. Place garlic, chilies, [...]

By |2017-02-20T10:05:55-08:00February 20th, 2017|Recipes, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Italian Marinated Vegetable Salad

Leeks Nicoise

Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil 1 large garlic clove, finely minced 12 leeks 3 ripe tomatoes, cut into eighths ½ cup Nicoise olives 2 teaspoons dried basil or 1½ tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. Leave the roots on the leeks for now, but trim away 2-3 [...]

By |2017-02-20T10:00:03-08:00February 20th, 2017|Recipes, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Leeks Nicoise

Apple Compote

Ingredients: 4 apples, peeled (optional) and cored and thinly sliced ½ cup sweetener Juice of ½ lemon 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon rum (optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions: 1. Combine the apples, sweetener, lemon juice, in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples break down, about 15 minutes. 2. Add the [...]

By |2017-02-14T14:46:34-08:00February 13th, 2017|Recipes|Comments Off on Apple Compote

Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts

Ingredients: 12 chestnuts 3 cups chicken stock 4 small celery stalks 1 strip lemon zest 2 cups small Brussels sprouts Juice of ½ lemon 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Sea salt Cayenne Directions: 1. Using a sharp knife, make a gash on the flat side of each chestnut (this will prevent them from bruising). Pour the [...]

By |2017-02-14T14:46:23-08:00February 13th, 2017|Recipes|Comments Off on Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts

Indian-Style Cauliflower Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoons neutral oil 1 small red onion, chopped 1 large head, or 2 small heads, cauliflower, trimmed and separated into florets 2 teaspoons Garam Masala Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Pinch cayenne ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves Directions: 1. Put the oil in a skillet and turn the heat to medium-high heat. [...]

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Mixed Greens, Roasted Beets and Avocado in Orange-Shallot Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 3 medium, or 5 small, beets trimmed and washed Hass avocado, thinly sliced Squeeze of fresh lemon juice 6-8 cups mixed salad greens 5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 1/3 cup chopped pistachios or other nuts, toasted (optional) Dressing: 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice 1 tablespoon minced shallot 2 tablespoons olive oil 1½ tablespoons [...]

By |2017-02-14T14:46:11-08:00February 13th, 2017|Recipes|Comments Off on Mixed Greens, Roasted Beets and Avocado in Orange-Shallot Vinaigrette
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