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.

Braised Celery with Herbed Butter

Ingredients: Herbed Butter: ½ cup butter or ghee (clarified butter) at room temperature 1 teaspoon minced chives 2 teaspoons minced thyme 1½ teaspoons minced sage 1 teaspoon minced shallot 1 teaspoon lemon juice Braised Celery: 3 tablespoons herbed butter 2 medium yellow onions, sliced into half moons 2 bunches celery, bottoms removed, cut each stalk [...]

By |2014-07-29T14:23:13-07:00July 29th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Braised Celery with Herbed Butter

Curry with Green Beans, Summer Squash, and Cauliflower

Ingredients: 1½ teaspoons olive oil 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 3 ounces, green beans, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 summer squash, trimmed and cut into ½-inch slices 1 medium garlic clove, minced 2 teaspoons red Thai curry paste ¾ cup coconut milk 8 ounces firm tofu, cut into ¾-inch cubes (optional) 2 cups cauliflower [...]

By |2014-07-22T14:06:39-07:00July 22nd, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Curry with Green Beans, Summer Squash, and Cauliflower

Broccoli or Cauliflower with Parsley and Green Olives

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

By |2014-07-22T14:06:22-07:00July 22nd, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Broccoli or Cauliflower with Parsley and Green Olives

Thai Carrot Salad

Ingredients: 1½ pounds carrots, shredded 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium ripe tomato, sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed and thinly sliced ½-1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely minced juice of 2 limes 1 tablespoon fish sauce, nam pla (optional) ½ teaspoon light brown or palm sugar ½ cup [...]

By |2014-07-22T14:06:08-07:00July 22nd, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Thai Carrot Salad

Spicy Broccoli

Ingredients: 2 large bunches broccoli florets ½ large hot chili pepper, stemmed, seeded, and slivered ½ cups sliced green onions 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy or tamari sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon red chili oil (optional) ¼ teaspoon garlic-chili sauce 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds 2 teaspoons black sesame [...]

By |2014-07-22T14:05:55-07:00July 22nd, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Spicy Broccoli

Green Bean, Lettuce, and Radicchio Salad

Ingredients: 2½ pounds green beans, trimmed Roasted cauliflower florets with garlic (optional - note below) 1 medium lemon, zested and halved 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard sea salt Freshly ground black pepper ½ medium red onion, cut into thin wedges 1 bunch lettuce, washed and cut into bite-size pieces ½ large bunch of radicchio, sliced into [...]

By |2014-07-22T14:05:44-07:00July 22nd, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Green Bean, Lettuce, and Radicchio Salad

Summer Squash Crumble

Ingredients: 7 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 sweet pepper, thinly sliced 12 summer squash, or more, thinly sliced ½ cup fresh basil leaves 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced ¾ cup fresh breadcrumbs ¾ cup grated Monterey Jack cheese ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush a 10-inch [...]

By |2014-07-22T14:05:31-07:00July 22nd, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Summer Squash Crumble

Cabbage Escabeche

This is a slaw which is great on tostadas or tacos, or just as a side. Ingredients: 7-8 cups shredded cabbage 2 carrots, shredded 2 jalapenos, or other hot peppers, stemmed and seeded, cut into thin lengthwise slivers 2/3 cup fresh chopped Italian parsley 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 [...]

By |2014-07-15T14:40:52-07:00July 15th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Cabbage Escabeche

Chilled Curried Summer Squash Soup

Ingredients: Squash Pickles: 2½ medium squash, ends trimmed ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint, plus extra for garnish Soup: 2 medium squash, ends trimmed 3½ cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 small white onion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons uncooked brown rice 2 teaspoons curry powder 1½ teaspoons minced ginger ½ [...]

By |2014-07-15T14:40:40-07:00July 15th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Chilled Curried Summer Squash Soup

Lettuce Crowned with Harrisa Carrots

Ingredients: 6 cups chopped lettuce Carrots: ½ teaspoon ground cumin 8 carrots, cut into matchsticks ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons harissa (click here for recipe) ½ teaspoon sea salt 1½ tablespoon olive oil Vinaigrette: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon maple syrup sea salt to taste freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup [...]

By |2014-07-15T14:41:27-07:00July 15th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Lettuce Crowned with Harrisa Carrots
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