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.

Arugula, Potato, and Leek Soup

Ingredients: 1½ tablespoons safflower oil 2 medium leeks, trimmed, cleaned thoroughly and chopped (about 2 cups) 1 medium onion, sliced (about 1 cup) 1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds 1¼ pounds potatoes, coarsely cubed (about 3 cups) 3 cups chicken stock 1½ cups water 10 ounces arugula, washed, trimmed, to yield 4 cups freshly ground pepper [...]

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Mixed Grain Risotto with Greens

Ingredients: 2 cups broth of choice diluted with 2 cups water 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 minced onion, leek, shallot, or spring onion 1 cup total of mixed grains such as wild rice, brown rice, faro, arborio rice, or medium-grain white rice, kept separate 5 large leaves chard, kale, arugula, or spinach [...]

By |2015-06-09T09:22:59-07:00June 9th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Mixed Grain Risotto with Greens

Squash Burgers

Ingredients: 1½ pounds summer squash, grated 2 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped green onion 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts 1/4 cup fine dried bread crumbs 2 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Directions: Drain grated squash in a colander for 30 [...]

By |2015-06-09T09:22:47-07:00June 9th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Squash Burgers

Zuni Stew

Ingredients: 1¼ cup pinto beans, soaked overnight 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon oregano 1 lb tomatoes, chopped, reserve the juice 2 ancho chilies 1 pound mixed summer squash 4 ears corn (2 cups kernels) 1 teaspoon cumin seeds ½ teaspoon coriandre seeds 2 tablespoons sunflower oil 2 yellow onions, small dice [...]

By |2015-06-09T09:22:30-07:00June 9th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Zuni Stew

Sauted Summer Squash with Parsley and Green Garlic

Ingredients: 1½ pounds summer squash, diced or sliced 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 large green garlic plus tender greens, finely chopped 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions: Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the squash a handful at [...]

By |2015-05-29T15:12:07-07:00May 29th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Sauted Summer Squash with Parsley and Green Garlic

Sesame Carrots on a Bed of Soft Chard

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sesame oil 3 cups carrots, thinly sliced or into matchsticks 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons tahini 1 large clove garlic or green garlic with the tender greens, minced 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 cups chopped onion 6 cups chopped chard Freshly ground pepper [...]

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Broccoli and Rice Soup

Ingredients: 2 cups thinly sliced onions 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets and stalks peeled and sliced thinly 1 cup diced carrots 4 celery stalk with leaves, chopped (about 2 cups) ½ cup Arborio rice or other rice of choice 8 cups stock of choice 1 bay leaf sea salt and [...]

By |2015-05-29T15:11:36-07:00May 29th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Broccoli and Rice Soup

Fennel a la Grecque

Ingredients: 1½ cups water ½ cup dry white wine 1 small onion, minced 3 green garlic with tender part of greens, minced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons) 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon coriander seeds ½ teaspoon fennel seeds, lightly crushed ½ teaspoon peppercorns [...]

By |2015-05-29T15:11:21-07:00May 29th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Fennel a la Grecque

Green Garlic Pancakes

Ingredients: About 2 cups flour of choice 1 teaspoon sea salt About 5 tablespoons olive oil About 10 green garlic stalks, trimmed and chopped to make 2 cups 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or Sriracha chili sauce 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil Directions: Stir flour, salt, [...]

By |2015-05-26T15:03:05-07:00May 26th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Green Garlic Pancakes

Zucchini Wheat Germ Burgers

Ingredients: 2 large eggs ¾ cup wheat germ or oat germ flakes ½ cup cheese of choice ¼ cup chopped crimini mushrooms 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions ½ teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled 1½ cup grated zucchini, drained in a colander for ½ hour sea salt and freshly ground pepper [...]

By |2015-05-26T15:02:54-07:00May 26th, 2015|Recipes|Comments Off on Zucchini Wheat Germ Burgers
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