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.

Tomato Chutney

Ingredients: 1½ pounds red onions, finely sliced 2¼ pounds tomatoes, chopped 1 chili of choice, chopped 1-2 tablespoons peeled and chopped fresh ginger ½ cup brown sugar or sweetener of choice 2/3 cups red wine vinegar 5 cardamom seeds ½ teaspoon paprika Directions: 1. Tip all the ingredients into a large heavy-based pan and bring [...]

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Kale with Dates and Almonds

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon maple syrup sea salt freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons diced dates 1 medium clove garlic, minced dried red pepper flakes to taste 6 cups kale - washed, patted dry, stemmed, sliced ¼-ich crosswise ½ cup toasted slivered almonds for garnish 1/3 cup [...]

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Pear and Beet Slaw

Ingredients 3 tablespoons grape seed oil or olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 cups shredded, peeled beets (2-3 medium) 1 cup shredded carrots (2 large) 1 cup grated firm pear (1 medium) 1-2 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal Directions: 1. [...]

By |2015-09-01T14:06:51-07:00September 1st, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Pear and Beet Slaw

Squash and Red Lentil Curry

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1½ cups diced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 2 teaspoons curry powder or garam masala 2 cups or more of chopped squash 1 cup red lentils 1 cup chopped tomato 1¼ teaspoons sea salt 4 cups water or stock 14-ounce can coconut milk 5 lime [...]

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Cauliflower with Smoked Paprika, Almonds, and Garlic

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup whole almonds, coarsely chopped 3 large cloves garlic, minced 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika sea salt 2 pounds cauliflower, cut into small florets 1/3 cup water 1-2 teaspoons sherry vinegar, or your choice Directions: 1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy, large skillet over medium-high heat. Add [...]

By |2015-09-15T13:15:53-07:00August 25th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Cauliflower with Smoked Paprika, Almonds, and Garlic

Asian Beet and Tofu Salad

Ingredients: 4 fresh beets, roots and stems removed 1 cake firm tofu 1 bunch dandelion greens, chopped to bite-sized pieces Marinade: 1/3 cup soy sauce ½ cups fresh lemon juice 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger root ¼ cup chopped scallions 1 scallion, sliced on the extreme diagonal 1 tablespoon grated daikon [...]

By |2015-08-25T13:04:25-07:00August 25th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Asian Beet and Tofu Salad

Curried Squash Soup

The mild flavor of the squash is sparked with the curry and ginger. A splash of vinegar adds tang and gusto. This soup is very good hot or cold, and makes a great leftover. Ingredients: 2 cups diced onions 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root 2 teaspoons [...]

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Oaxacan Potato Soup

Ingredients: 2 cups finely chopped onions 2 tablespoons butter 5 cups chopped potatoes (peeling optional) 4 cups water 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 1 cup diced carrots (pea-sized cubes) 1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen ½ cup chopped pitted green olives ¼ cup chopped pardon peppers (optional) ½ cup sour cream [...]

By |2015-08-25T13:03:55-07:00August 25th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Oaxacan Potato Soup

Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Chipotle Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients: 6 poblano peppers, roasted 1 batch Chard and Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf ½ medium onion, small dice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted 2 cups cooked black beans, or one 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed well 1 chipotle pepper, halved, seeded and soaked in warm water for 20 minutes (if you like [...]

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Chard and Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf

Ingredients: 1/3 ounce porcini mushrooms, soaked for 30 minutes in 1 cup of water that has just been boiled - filter and reserve soaking liquid 2 large leeks, diced and rinsed (white and light green parts) 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon thyme 2 cups vegetable stock 1½ cups [...]

By |2015-08-25T13:03:31-07:00August 25th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Chard and Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf
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