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.

Shallots, Onions and Leeks with Pappardelle

Ingredients: 4 shallots, chopped coarsely 2 small red onions, cut in half and thinly sliced 2 small yellow or white onions, cut in half and thinly sliced 2-3 leeks, rinsed well and sliced into thin half-moons 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 tablespoons sweet butter Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Fresh thyme branches [...]

By |2015-09-22T13:59:20-07:00September 22nd, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Shallots, Onions and Leeks with Pappardelle

Potato and Kale Salad with Cilantro-Tahini Dressing

Ingredients: 5-6 small potatoes 2 cups chopped kale, stems removed ½ cup chopped tomatoes 1¾ teaspoons fresh lime juice 1 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons tahini ½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or less depending on the heat level [...]

By |2015-09-15T13:21:55-07:00September 15th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Potato and Kale Salad with Cilantro-Tahini Dressing

Millet Stew

Ingredients: 5-6 cups vegetable stock Two 1-inch pieces of cinnamon stick 2 tablespoons grated ginger 1 bay leaf 1 large onion, peeled and cut into ¾-inch pieces 2 large carrots, cut into ¾-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup millet 1 large head cauliflower, cut into large florets About 1 pound tomatoes, diced Sea [...]

By |2015-09-15T13:21:47-07:00September 15th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Millet Stew

Autumn Mixed Greens Salad

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons dried cranberries ¼ cup brown rice syrup or maple syrup zest and juice of 1 orange 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard pinch of cayenne pepper 6 cup mixed lettuce ½ cup pecan halves, toasted 2 crisp apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice Directions: 1. Cover 3 tablespoons of [...]

By |2015-09-15T13:21:31-07:00September 15th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Autumn Mixed Greens Salad

Fennel and Feta with Pomegranate Seeds and Sumac

Ingredients: ½ pomegranate 2 medium fennel heads 1½ tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons sumac, plus extra to garnish juice of 1 lemon 4 tablespoons tarragon leaves 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves 2½ ounces feta cheese, sliced sea sat and freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. Start by releasing the pomegranate seeds. Halve the [...]

By |2015-09-15T13:21:22-07:00September 15th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Fennel and Feta with Pomegranate Seeds and Sumac

Millet Stuffed Peppers with Ginger and Tofu

Ingredients: 1½ cups water ¾ cup millet 2 large sweet peppers, halved lengthwise, and seeded 4 ounces flavored baked tofu, diced 2 medium carrots, grated ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons olive oil 1½ tablespoons low-sodium tamari 2 teaspoons minced hot peppers, such as padrons 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger [...]

By |2015-09-15T13:21:11-07:00September 15th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Millet Stuffed Peppers with Ginger and Tofu

Padron Pepper Frittata

Ingredients: 8 eggs ½ cup heavy cream ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 1 cup Oaxacan cheese, small dice (or Jack will do) 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, or your choice of fresh herb, finely chopped and divided ½ cup onions, thinly sliced ½ pound pardon peppers, stems [...]

By |2015-09-08T14:22:56-07:00September 8th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Padron Pepper Frittata

Tomato Pepper Jam

This jam makes a good smear on sandwiches - think fresh mozzarella and arugula. If you wish to add a little heat, add 1-2 red jalapeno or Serrano chilis when you grill the peppers, and peel and seed them and add them to the mix. Ingredients: ½ onion, peeled and finely diced 4-6 medium sweet [...]

By |2015-09-08T14:22:48-07:00September 8th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Tomato Pepper Jam

White Bean and Fresh Tomato Soup

This is not just another tomato soup. The flavor and texture of this soup make it stand far above the other tomato soups I have made. Hope you enjoy it. It’s fun to make! Ingredients: ¾ cup dry navy beans 10 cups water or stock 10 fresh sage leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried sage 4 [...]

By |2015-09-08T14:22:36-07:00September 8th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on White Bean and Fresh Tomato Soup

African-Style Quinoa Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 large leek, sliced in half-moons 1 large onion, diced and caramelized 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, minced 2 medium celery stalks, diced 2 medium carrot, diced 1 large garnet yam, peeled and cubed 2 cups tomatoes, pulsed to a chunky puree in a food processor ¾ teaspoon dried [...]

By |2015-09-01T14:07:22-07:00September 1st, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on African-Style Quinoa Stew
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