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.

Celeriac-Carrot Salad with Apple

Ingredients: 1 celeriac (celery root), peeled and julienned or grated 3 medium carrots, julienned or grated 6 radishes, julienned or thinly sliced 1½ tsp sea salt 5½ ounces sharp cheddar cheese (optional) 2 Pippin apples, julienned 1 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley leaves ¼ cup olive oil 3 Tbs high-quality white wine vinegar Coarsely ground [...]

By |2017-01-17T14:03:10-08:00January 17th, 2017|Recipes|Comments Off on Celeriac-Carrot Salad with Apple

Chocolate Beet Brownies

"Delicious AND nutritious," says recipe creator Marion Owen (see her webpage for the full story: http://www.plantea.com/chocolatebeetbrownies.htm) 1/2 C butter (or 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup applesauce) 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate 4 eggs 1 C brown sugar (packed) 1 C applesauce 1 tsp. vanilla 1-1/2 C unbleached white flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. nutmeg [...]

By |2022-10-26T12:12:30-07:00January 10th, 2017|Recipes|Comments Off on Chocolate Beet Brownies

Chocolate Beet Cake

The beet puree can be made ahead of time. Basically, cook the beets any way you like... boil, bake, whatever, then peel and cut cooled cooked beets into chunks and puree in a blender or food processor. If your puree is too 'dry', you can probably add a tiny bit of water, beet cooking water, [...]

By |2022-10-26T12:12:38-07:00January 10th, 2017|Recipes|Comments Off on Chocolate Beet Cake

Butternut Squash Crumble

Ingredients: 1½ pounds butternut squash 1 small fennel, trimmed 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage 1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes 2/3 cup whipping cream or coconut milk Sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup whole wheat flour or your choice ¼ cup butter, diced 1/3 cup macadamia nuts, chopped ¼ cup [...]

By |2016-12-06T14:17:20-08:00December 5th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Butternut Squash Crumble

Spicy Cauliflower with Toasted Almonds

Ingredients: ¼ cup whole blanched almonds 1 large cauliflower, separated into florets ¼ cup butter 1 onion, finely chopped ½ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon turmeric 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice ½ cup dried breadcrumbs Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Directions: 1. Heat a wok or large, heavy skillet until hot. Add the almonds and [...]

By |2017-01-18T14:47:28-08:00December 5th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Spicy Cauliflower with Toasted Almonds

Potato Leek Soup with Thyme

Ingredients 2 pounds leeks 1 pound potatoes ½ cup butter 1 large sprig of thyme, plus extra to garnish 1¼ cups milk, or coconut milk or other alternative Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Directions: 1. Top and tail the leeks, and strip away the tough outer leaves. Cut into thick slices and wash thoroughly [...]

By |2016-12-06T14:16:53-08:00December 5th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Potato Leek Soup with Thyme

Potato Squash Cakes with Hot Applesauce

Ingredients: ½ pound potatoes, peeled 1 medium butternut squash, peeled 1 tablespoon butter 1 egg yolk 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon grated onion 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro ¼ cup flour seasoned with salt and pepper 1 egg, beaten ¼ cup Brazil nuts, ground 4 apples, peeled, and cut into cubes lemon zest [...]

By |2016-12-06T14:16:33-08:00December 5th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Potato Squash Cakes with Hot Applesauce

Gremolata

Gremolata is a mixture of parsley and lemon zest. This garnish adds a fresh bright finish to chicken, roasted vegetables like winter squash, and even eggs. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 teaspoon grated or finely chopped lemon zest 2 cloves garlic, minced Directions: 1. Mix all the ingredients together. Store in an airtight jar [...]

By |2016-11-28T13:22:38-08:00November 28th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Gremolata

Fall Minestrone Soup with Butternut Squash and Kale

Ingredients: 1 cup dried cannellini or borlotti beans soaked overnight ¼ cups olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2 carrots, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 large leek, cleaned and sliced into rounds 4 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage 1 bunch kale, stemmed and chopped 1 [...]

By |2016-11-28T13:22:26-08:00November 28th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Fall Minestrone Soup with Butternut Squash and Kale

Poached Apples with Cloves, Mint, and Basil

This is adapted from a recipe in The Essential Vegetarian Cookbook (Thunder Bay Press), a great book I highly recommend, full of delightful recipes that are fun and delicious. It was first published in 1996. Ingredients: 4 large or 6 small pippin apples 2½ cups water 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ cup sweetener of choice [...]

By |2016-11-28T13:22:15-08:00November 28th, 2016|Recipes|Comments Off on Poached Apples with Cloves, Mint, and Basil
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