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 and Sour Beets with Apples

Ingredients: 2 cups ½-inch cubes cooked beets (about 5 medium) 2 cups diced, unpeeled Granny Smith apples ½ cup thinly sliced spring onions 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon sea salt Generous grating of fresh nutmeg 1 tablespoon sweetener (optional) 2 tablespoons butter Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 13x9-inch baking [...]

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Broccolini with Smoked Paprika, Almonds, and Garlic

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided ½ cup whole almonds, chopped 3 large cloves garlic, chopped 1½ teaspoons smoky paprika sea salt 2 pounds broccolini, rinsed, stalks cut into 2-3-inch lengths 1/3 cup water 1-2 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar Directions: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the [...]

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Parslied Carrots

PARSLIED CARROTS Ingredients: 6 large carrots, sliced into rounds 2 tablespoons finely diced spring onions, or more to taste 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons parsley, freshly chopped 1 teaspoon lemon juice sea salt to taste paprika to taste freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions: Steam the carrots until tender. Rinse them in cold water to [...]

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Beet Kvass

Beet kvass is a traditional European health tonic. This beverage is cleansing, detoxifying, and a wonderful digestive. Drink a small amount each day. Ingredients: 3 medium or 2 large beets, peeled and coarsely chopped ¼ cup liquid whey 1 tablespoon salt water Directions: Place beets, whey, and salt in a 2-quart glass container. Add filtered [...]

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Creamy Leeks

Ingredients: 2½ tablespoons butter 4 cups julienned leeks, about 3 leeks 1 cup chicken stock, or 1 cup water and ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 sprig fresh thyme ¼ dry white wine 2 tablespoons heavy cream ½ teaspoon curry powder or 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to [...]

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Hearty Beet Soup

Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil 1 large onion, finely diced 3 large cloves green garlic plus some of the green tender part, finely minced 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1½ teaspoons ground coriander ½ teaspoon dried thyme Big pinch of red pepper flakes 5 cups stock of choice 4 large beets with tops, [...]

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Nabeyaki Udon

Ingredients: 1 dried shitake mushroom Sauce: 2 tablespoons shoyu (soy sauce) 8 tablespoons water or soaking water from the shitake mushroom 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, finely minced 1 plus teaspoon fresh Meyer lemon juice, to taste Vegetables: 1-2 tablespoons miso of choice 1 slash of toasted sesame seed oil 1-2 teaspoons hoisin sauce (optional) [...]

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Broccoli or Cauliflower with Spicy Chickpea Sauce

Ingredients: ½ cup cooked chickpeas ¼ cup plain yogurt 2 cloves green garlic, minced, plus you can add some of the tender green stalks, if desired 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon Meyer lemon juice ¼ teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste 1/8 teaspoon sea salt or to [...]

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Chard and Lentil Soup

Ingredients: ½ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 bunches small scallions, cut into ¼-inch pieces (about ¾ cup), ½ cup greens and ¼-½ cup white part, separated 3 cups brown lentils, rinsed 6 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock 3 cloves green garlic, plus some of the green tender [...]

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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Ingredients: Cake: 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup maple sugar 2 eggs, beaten 2 teaspoons balking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon sea salt ½ cup soy, almond, rice or any nut milk ¼ cup fresh Meyer lemon juice ½ cup olive oil Scant ½ cup maple syrup [...]

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