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.

Fresh Beet Horseradish

This is a zippy little recipe that will wake you up! Ingredients: 2 cups ½-inch pieces, peeled horseradish root (about 12 ounces before peeling) ¾ cups distilled white vinegar ½ cup finely chopped peeled beet 1/3 cup sweetener ½ teaspoon sea salt Directions: Using a food processor with shredder attachment, shred horseradish. Transfer to a [...]

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Apple Wasabi Slaw

If you want a spicier slaw, add 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce to the mayonnaise. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon each: rice vinegar and honey 1-2 teaspoons wasabi powder 2 cups shredded red or Savoy cabbage 1 apple, shredded ¼ cup torn fresh cilantro leaves Directions: 1. Stir together mayonnaise, olive [...]

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Poached Eggs and Bread with Tomato Soup

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, chopped plus 1 clove, halved ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1½ cups chopped tomatoes 3 cups water 1 piece parmesan cheese rind (approx. 2-by-3 inch), freshly grated plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, divided ¼ teaspoon sea salt ½ cup cooked chard, coarsely [...]

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Broccoli with Ginger Tofu

Ingredients: 1 cup short grain rice of choice 2 stalks broccoli 1/3 cup chicken or vegetable broth 3 tablespoons tamari 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 2 teaspoons arrowroot or cornstarch 1 tablespoon peanut oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium sweet pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips 8 ounces firm tofu, [...]

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Apple Almond Slaw with Apple Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons each: olive oil, cider vinegar 1½ tablespoons undiluted apple juice concentrate 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon sea salt 1½ cups shredded cabbage, red, green, or Savoy ½ cup bite-size pieces of sweet pepper ½ cup small broccoli florets 2 thinly sliced green onions 1 apple, cut into bite-size strips ¾ cup toasted, [...]

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Lemony Cucumber Yogurt Salad

This salad can be used as a dip with sliced vegetables or pita chips. Ingredients: 3-4 medium cucumbers, cut into pieces or thickly sliced, peeling optional 3 cups plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 large cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint (optional) freshly ground black [...]

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Grilled Borsh Salad

Ingredients: 3 medium beets, peeled and sliced ¼-inch thick 3 medium carrots, halved and cut into 2-3 slices lengthwise (depending on thickness) 1 small red onion, thickly sliced ½ pound potatoes, sliced ¼-inch thick 2 tablespoons olive oil Dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1-2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill 1 [...]

By |2014-09-03T13:51:22-07:00September 3rd, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Grilled Borsh Salad

Cauliflower and Pasta

Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2-3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons sunflower oil 2 cups cauliflower, cut into small pieces ¼ cup water sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup spinach paste twists or of your choice grated Parmesan or Romano cheese Directions: Sauté the garlic and parsley [...]

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Oil Packed Pan Roasted Padron Peppers

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 cups for packing 5 cups padron peppers, whole, packed tight ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional) ¾ teaspoon sea salt Directions: 1. Heat large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes. Add oil and heat until just beginning to smoke. Add peppers (and chile [...]

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Smoky Tomato Bisque

Ingredients: 4 teaspoons olive oil ½ onion, sliced 12 cloves garlic, slivered ½ teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika, or more to taste 2 pounds tomatoes, cut into chunks 2 slices sturdy bread, torn into pieces 2 thyme, marjoram, or basil sprigs sea salt and freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon sweetener 2 tablespoons cream tiny bread [...]

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