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.

Harissa

Ingredients: ¾ cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground caraway 1 cup mild chili powder 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoon chopped mint Directions: 1. Heat oil in a small sauté pan over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the garlic and saute until golden, about 4 [...]

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

Lettuce and Radicchio Salad with Toasted Nuts and Seeds

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons whole almonds, skin on 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds 1½ teaspoons sesame seeds pinch dried red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons olive oil 1½ tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar sea salt freshly ground black pepper 3½ cups lettuce, bite-size pieces 1½ cups radicchio, bite-size pieces ¾ cup coarsely chopped fresh basil ½ [...]

By |2014-07-07T15:27:12-07:00July 7th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Lettuce and Radicchio Salad with Toasted Nuts and Seeds

Kale with Dates and Almonds

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon maple syrup sea salt freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons  diced dates 1 medium clove garlic, minced dried red pepper flakes 1/3 cup dried cranberries (optional) 6 cups loosely packed, washed, patted dry, stemmed, ¼-ich slices of kale Directions: To make the vinaigrette: [...]

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Potato Patties with Sauteed Leeks and Basil

Ingredients: 1 pound potatoes, cut into crosswise slices sea salt 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup finely chopped leeks freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup chopped fresh basil ¼ cup chopped green parts of green onions 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1-2 tablespoons flour of choice Directions: Put the potatoes in a large Dutch oven or [...]

By |2014-07-07T15:27:36-07:00July 7th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Potato Patties with Sauteed Leeks and Basil

Broccoli with Coucous, Basil, and Pecans

Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil ½ large red onion, finely diced 2½ cups broccoli florets, coarsely chopped 1 cup whole wheat couscous 1 large clove garlic, minced 1⅔ cups low-sodium vegetable ½ cup chopped fresh basil ⅓ cup pecans, toasted sea salt freshly ground black pepper ⅓ cup Asiago or Manchego cheese Directions: Heat oil [...]

By |2014-07-07T15:27:46-07:00July 7th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Broccoli with Coucous, Basil, and Pecans

Sauteed Napa Cabbage with Raisins, Quinoa, and Peppers

Ingredients: 1 cup dry red quinoa 3 tablespoons olive oil 2-3 sweet peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into ¼-inch strips ½ cup golden raisins 1 teaspoons fennel seeds sea salt freshly ground black pepper 2  cups coarsely chopped  cabbage 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar Directions: Combine quinoa with 2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring [...]

By |2014-07-08T14:50:27-07:00July 7th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Sauteed Napa Cabbage with Raisins, Quinoa, and Peppers

Pasta Salad with Summer Squash, Olives, and Basil

Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon sweetener sea salt freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup olive oil 2 medium squash, trimmed, and diced 8 ounces whole grain, quinoa, or brown rice small pasta shells ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, quartered lengthwise ¼ [...]

By |2014-07-07T15:28:04-07:00July 7th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Pasta Salad with Summer Squash, Olives, and Basil

Lettuce Salad with Carrot-Ginger Dressing

Ingredients: Dressing: 1 large carrot, sliced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1½ tablespoons rice vinegar Salad: 4 cups bite-size pieces of any kind of lettuce ½ medium red onion, cut into thin slivers ¼ cup dried cherries Directions: To make the dressing: Put the carrot and ginger in a food processor. [...]

By |2014-07-03T09:24:55-07:00July 1st, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Lettuce Salad with Carrot-Ginger Dressing

Broccoli, Garbanzo, and Frisee Salad

Ingredients: Dressing: 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1½ tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt 2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or basil Salad: 1 pound broccoli, florets and stems chopped into bite-size pieces 2 cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed well ½ small red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup thinly sliced [...]

By |2014-07-03T09:25:25-07:00July 1st, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Broccoli, Garbanzo, and Frisee Salad

Curry with Green Beans, Summer Squash, Carrots, and Potatoes

Ingredients: 1½ teaspoons olive oil 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 3 ounces green beans, cut into ½-inch pieces (optional) 2 summer squash, trimmed and cut into ½-inch slices 6-8 small potatoes, cut into halves or quarters 1 cup sliced carrots 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons Thai curry paste (you can find it in the [...]

By |2014-07-03T09:25:41-07:00July 1st, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Curry with Green Beans, Summer Squash, Carrots, and Potatoes
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