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.

Summer Squash Stew

Ingredients: 2 medium-size summer squash (about 1 pound), sliced into thick slices 1 medium size onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups sliced tomatoes 4 small potatoes ½ sweet pepper, sliced 1 teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ½ teaspoon fresh oregano 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped 2 basil leaves, chopped ½ [...]

By |2014-09-03T13:50:29-07:00September 3rd, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Summer Squash Stew

Sweet Pepper Relish

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 sweet peppers, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 1/3 cup champagne vinegar or vinegar of choice 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Directions: 1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the sweet peppers, onions, vinegar, sugar, and pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and let cook, [...]

By |2014-09-03T13:50:16-07:00September 3rd, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Sweet Pepper Relish

Quinoa Beet Salad

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon sweetener 1½ cups cooked quinoa 2 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal 3-4 cooked beets, peeled and cut into small cubes, infused with ¼-½ cup balsamic vinegar ½-1 bunch dandelion greens, chopped finely 4 large dry-farm tomatoes (or several smaller) Crumbled goat cheese [...]

By |2014-08-27T15:37:10-07:00August 27th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Quinoa Beet Salad

Cherry Tomato Cobbler

Ingredients: Olive oil 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes 1 egg, beaten ¾ cup flour of choice ¾ cup cornmeal ¾ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ cup buttermilk 2 pints cherry tomatoes (sungold) 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 red onion, thinly sliced about ¼ cup basil leaves ½ cup grated [...]

By |2014-08-27T15:37:40-07:00August 27th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Cherry Tomato Cobbler

Bittersweet Salad

Ingredients: 2 oranges: 1 juiced, 1 supremed (peeled with a knife and cut into segments) 1½ tablespoons lemon juice 4 tablespoons maple syrup ½ teaspoon orange blossom water (optional) 1 bunch dandelion greens, cut into bite-size pieces 1 small bunch lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup pine nuts 1 small [...]

By |2015-05-05T13:05:43-07:00August 27th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Bittersweet Salad

Savory Cauliflower and Summer Squash Pancakes

Ingredients: 4 cups cauliflower florets, steamed until soft 2 eggs ½ cup flour of choice 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon cayenne ½ teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 medium summer squash, finely shredded 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil Directions: In a food processor, puree the [...]

By |2014-08-27T15:38:06-07:00August 27th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Savory Cauliflower and Summer Squash Pancakes

Raspberry Basil Lime Agua Fresca

Ingredients: 1 cup raspberries 2 large basil leaves 2 cups cold filtered water 2 tablespoons lime juice 2-3 tablespoons sweetener of choice fresh raspberries and lime wedges for garnish Directions: Puree raspberries and basil together in a blender. Add water, lime juice, and sweetener and blend again to mix. Pour into 2 ice-filled glasses and [...]

By |2014-08-27T15:38:23-07:00August 27th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Raspberry Basil Lime Agua Fresca

Apple Puff Pancake

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter 2 large apples, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 6 eggs 1½ cups milk, or alternative 1 cup flour of choice 3 tablespoons sweetener 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon cinnamon Directions: Melt butter in a 9x13 pan. Arrange apples over butter. Mix in [...]

By |2021-09-29T13:01:01-07:00August 27th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Apple Puff Pancake

Roasted Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 3½ pounds Dry-farmed tomatoes, stem-cored 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled (or more to taste) 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste freshly ground black pepper to taste 8 sprigs fresh thyme 1 small red onion, sliced thinly a good sprinkle of balsamic vinegar (about 2 tablespoons – or to your taste) [...]

By |2014-08-19T14:27:24-07:00August 19th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Roasted Tomato Sauce

Chard Braised with Ginger, Cilantro, and Rice

Ingredients: 2 bunches chard 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, diced ¼ cup rice of choice 2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 cup chopped cilantro stems and leaves sea salt Directions: Wash chard well, chop but don’t dry. Heat oil in a wide, heavy pot over medium heat. [...]

By |2014-08-19T14:27:16-07:00August 19th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Chard Braised with Ginger, Cilantro, and Rice
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