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.

Sweet Pepper Soup

Ingredients: 6 large sweet peppers of choice 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cups chopped onions 1 cup chopped carrots (peeled, optional) ½ cup diced celery 4 cups water or stock 3 cups peeled (optional) potatoes, finely chopped 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 bay leaves sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Freshly grated Parmesan [...]

By |2015-10-13T14:12:33-07:00October 13th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Sweet Pepper Soup

Curried Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1½ cups chopped onions 1 tablespoon minced fresh chilies, seeds removed for a milder “hot” 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger dash of sea salt 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups cubed potatoes 4 cups cauliflower florets (about 1 medium [...]

By |2015-10-05T14:04:56-07:00October 5th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Curried Cauliflower Soup

Asian-Style Cabbage Salad

Ingredients: Salad: 3 cups shredded cabbage ¾ cup red onion, thinly sliced ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ cup almonds toasted and chopped ½ cup grated carrots ¼ cup diagonally sliced scallions ¼ cup cilantro, chopped ½ teaspoon sesame seeds Dressing: 1½ tablespoons rice vinegar ½ tablespoon lime juice, plus more to taste 2 tablespoons tamari [...]

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Ginger Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 4 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 1 pound broccoli florets 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or, you can substitute tamari) 1 tablespoon rice vinegar Directions: 1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, but not [...]

By |2015-10-05T14:12:40-07:00October 5th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Ginger Broccoli

Mixed Fennel and Orange Salad with Black Olive Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste ¼ cup olive oil ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 3 medium oranges 10 cups mixed lettuce [...]

By |2015-10-05T14:12:52-07:00October 5th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Mixed Fennel and Orange Salad with Black Olive Vinaigrette

Moroccan Quinoa and Roasted Carrots

Ingredients: 2 bunches carrots, tops cut off, halved lengthwise olive oil 1 cup quinoa 1¼ cups water 1 handful parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon ground allspice, divided 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided ¼ cup raisins Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Soak quinoa for 15 minutes. 2. Place carrots on a baking sheet and toss [...]

By |2015-10-05T14:05:39-07:00October 5th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Moroccan Quinoa and Roasted Carrots

Cauliflower with Soy-Lemon Dressing

Ingredients: 1 large cauliflower 3 tablespoons to ¼ cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1½ tablespoons minced garlic 1½ tablespoons sweetener Directions: 1. Using a sharp knife cut the cauliflower into florets, trying to keep them equal in size. 2. Arrange the cauliflower in a steamer tray. Fill the bottom of the pan [...]

By |2015-09-22T14:00:17-07:00September 22nd, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Cauliflower with Soy-Lemon Dressing

Carrot, Apple and Pecan Muffins

Ingredients: Topping: 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, cut into pieces ½ cup plus 1½ tablespoons flour 5 teaspoons light brown sugar ½ cup rolled oats 1½ tablespoons sunflower seeds 3 tablespoons pumpkin seeds 1½ tablespoons black sesame seeds 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon sunflower oil 1 tablespoon honey Muffins: 2 cups all-purpose flour [...]

By |2015-09-22T14:00:02-07:00September 22nd, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Carrot, Apple and Pecan Muffins

Fresh Fennel Salad with Capers and Lemon

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes 3 tablespoons boiling water ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 4 teaspoons olive oil 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon sea salt 2 bulbs fennel 2 teaspoons small capers, coarsely chopped Directions: 1. In a medium heatproof bowl, combine the sundried tomatoes and boiling water. Let stand for 15-20 minutes [...]

By |2015-09-22T13:59:48-07:00September 22nd, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Fresh Fennel Salad with Capers and Lemon

Mixed Vegetable Potato Pancakes

These pancakes are delicious served with some hot homemade applesauce on the side. Ingredients: 1 medium summer squash 1 medium beet 1 medium carrot 1 medium potato 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger 2 green onions 3-4 leaves of kale, chard, or beet greens 3 large eggs 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 [...]

By |2015-09-22T13:59:35-07:00September 22nd, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Mixed Vegetable Potato Pancakes
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