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.

Spicy Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon peeled, freshly grated ginger 1½ teaspoons curry powder ½ teaspoon turmeric 3 cups chopped cauliflower (small pieces) ½ cup cored and chopped apple 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock (or your own) 1 cup peeled, thinly sliced russet potatoes 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup [...]

By |2014-12-17T12:56:55-08:00December 16th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Spicy Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Arugula Salad with Roasted Fennel, Pears, and Radish

Ingredients: 2 pears, cored and cut into lengthwise slices juice of 1 lemon 1 head fennel, trimmed and quartered 1½ tablespoons olive oil ½ cup walnuts sea salt to taste 6 radishes, thinly sliced 1 large bunch of arugula freshly ground pepper to taste 8 sprigs tarragon (optional) VINAIGRETTE 1 teaspoon dry mustard pinch of [...]

By |2014-12-17T12:56:35-08:00December 16th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Arugula Salad with Roasted Fennel, Pears, and Radish

Onion and Wilted Chard Salad with Cumin, Avocado, and Apple

Ingredients: 1 medium apple 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 small ripe avocado 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups thickly sliced onion rings 1½ teaspoons cumin seeds 1 bunch chard, stems cut into thin slices, leaves cut into bite-sized pieces ½ teaspoon sea salt freshly ground pepper Directions: Cut the apple into thin slices onto [...]

By |2014-12-17T12:56:23-08:00December 16th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Onion and Wilted Chard Salad with Cumin, Avocado, and Apple

Moroccan Lentils with Butternut Squash and Chard

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil 2 medium onions, small dice 2 medium carrots, medium dice 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1 teaspoon Ras El Hanout (recipe follows) ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon sea salt 3 whole tomatoes, chopped 1 pound [...]

By |2014-12-15T12:23:44-08:00December 9th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Moroccan Lentils with Butternut Squash and Chard

Cauliflower with Parsley and Green Olives

Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower (or broccoli) 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, stems removed, leaves finely chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped tarragon ½ cup chopped green olives 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed 1/3 cup olive oil sea salt and freshly ground pepper Manchego cheese Directions: Cut the cauliflower into small florets, peel and dice the [...]

By |2014-12-15T12:23:31-08:00December 9th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Cauliflower with Parsley and Green Olives

Stir-fried Brussels Sprouts with Cashews

Ingredients: 6 Brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced into ¼-inch strips 1½ tablespoons sesame or mustard oil ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 bunch scallions, including 2 inches of the green, chopped 1 small onion, quartered and thinly sliced ½ cup toasted cashews sea salt 2 tablespoons lime juice to taste Directions: [...]

By |2014-12-15T12:23:15-08:00December 9th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Stir-fried Brussels Sprouts with Cashews

Roasted Fennel with Caramelized Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 2 large fennel bulbs, trimmed, fronds reserved, and each bulb cut through core into 6 wedges 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 3 pieces ¾ cup pureed canned or fresh plum tomatoes ¼ cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ¼ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste Directions: Place rack in center of [...]

By |2014-12-15T12:23:01-08:00December 9th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Roasted Fennel with Caramelized Tomato Sauce

Celery Root and Apple Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 1/3 cup mustard vinaigrette (recipe follows) 1 celery root (celeriac), peeled, and sliced into 1/8-inch rounds 1 large apple, quartered and cored, and sliced into slivers Directions: Make the vinaigrette. Stack the slices of celery root and cut them into long, thin julienne strips. Drop the celery root into a large pot of boiling [...]

By |2014-12-15T12:22:47-08:00December 9th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Celery Root and Apple Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

Winter Squash Risotto with Seared Radicchio

Ingredients: 6 cups vegetable stock 1 cup cooked winter squash, mashed 1 head radicchio, cut into wedges, 1-2 inches wide olive oil sea salt and freshly ground pepper balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 yellow onion, finely diced 1½ cups Arborio rice 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons olive oil Directions: Brush [...]

By |2014-12-15T12:22:30-08:00December 9th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Winter Squash Risotto with Seared Radicchio

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Seared Radicchio

Ingredients: 2-3 pound butternut squash 1-3 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for the squash 2 onions, finely chopped 10 fresh sage leaves, chopped; or ½ teaspoon dried 3 thyme sprigs, leaves stripped and chopped; or ¼ teaspoon dried ¼ cup chopped parsley 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped sea salt and freshly ground pepper 2 quarts [...]

By |2014-12-02T14:16:50-08:00December 2nd, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Seared Radicchio
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