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.

Potatoes, Caramelized Shallots, and Tarragon Pesto

Ingredients: 6 medium shallots, peeled 6 medium potatoes 6 tablespoons olive oil sea salt freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup (packed) fresh tarragon 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons slivered almonds 1 tablespoon grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss the shallots and potatoes in a bowl with [...]

By |2014-07-03T09:38:24-07:00July 1st, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Potatoes, Caramelized Shallots, and Tarragon Pesto

Thai Style Carrot Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound carrots, scrubbed well and coarsely chopped 1 large yellow onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger 3½ cups vegetable or chicken broth 1/3 cups coconut milk 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons peanut butter 2 tablespoons sweetener (optional) 2 [...]

By |2020-03-11T07:49:55-07:00July 1st, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Thai Style Carrot Soup

Apricot Strawberry Pizza

We made little pizzettes at the Summer Solstice. Oh! They were so amazing – hot, sweet apricots melting with the warm strawberries – this is a must to try! Makes 2-3 larger pizzas, or lots of small ones Ingredients: About 10 apricots, cut into quarters (amount depends on how many pizzas you are making and [...]

By |2014-06-24T14:27:43-07:00June 24th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Apricot Strawberry Pizza

Summer Solstice Salad

We made this salad for the Solstice celebration. It is a free flowing salad, using whatever your heart desires from the CSA box. This is what we used… Ingredients: SALAD 1 bunch chard, ends removed, stems chopped, and leaves cut into bite-size pieces 1 bunch mizuna and tatsoi, stems removed 1 bunch radishes, sliced, stems [...]

By |2014-06-24T14:27:29-07:00June 24th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Summer Solstice Salad

Summer Solstice Vegetable Dal

This is a large pot of stew-like soup filled with vegetables from the farm – you can add any amount of the vegetables to your liking. This is a recipe from my head, so you can improvise however you like! My amounts may vary….. Ingredients: 5 onions, sliced 2 leeks, sliced 1 sweet pepper, diced [...]

By |2014-06-24T14:27:17-07:00June 24th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Summer Solstice Vegetable Dal

Grilled Bread and Kale Salad with Red Onions, Walnuts, and Figs

Not a fig person? Swap out the figs in this recipe for apples, or even apricots! Ingredients: 5-6 ripe figs (you can use dried, but not as tasty) 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 3-ounce piece Parmesan cheese 1 loaf ciabatta or sourdough baguette 1 large bunch kale 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 small red [...]

By |2014-06-17T14:12:35-07:00June 17th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Grilled Bread and Kale Salad with Red Onions, Walnuts, and Figs

Summer Squash and Applesauce Muffins

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded squash 2 cups sweetener ¼ cup brown rice or soy flour ½ cup grape seed oil or oil of choice ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce 1 tablespoon vanilla extract *1½ cups spelt flour *1½ cups whole wheat pastry flour *OR 3 cups total whole wheat pastry flour 1½ tablespoons baking powder 1 [...]

By |2014-06-17T14:12:51-07:00June 17th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Summer Squash and Applesauce Muffins

Apricot Lavender Refrigerator Jam

Though this isn’t nearly as sweet as commercial jam, the flavor of the apricots is rich and full. This is a simple little preserve to make in small quantities, not an all-day project. The lavender makes a fine match with the apricots – just make sure you use the sweet, fragrant kind, not the variety [...]

By |2014-06-18T15:04:39-07:00June 17th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Apricot Lavender Refrigerator Jam

Carrot Salad with Caraway, Sesame, Chili, and Lime

I love this recipe – yes, another carrot salad, yet this one really hits home for me. The carrots are so sweet right now, and they make this salad sing! This recipe is from Russell Moore, who worked at Chez Panisse for years, and now has his own restaurant, Camino, in Oakland. Ingredients: 3-4 cloves [...]

By |2014-06-17T14:13:22-07:00June 17th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Carrot Salad with Caraway, Sesame, Chili, and Lime

Chili-Sesame Green Beans

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 pound green beans, trimmed ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 tablespoon minced garlic crushed red pepper 1-2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional) Directions: 1. Place a large skillet or wok over medium heat for about 2 minutes, then add 2 tablespoons of the sesame oil and swirl to coat the [...]

By |2014-06-17T14:13:39-07:00June 17th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Chili-Sesame Green Beans
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