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.

Cabbage and Chickpea Soup

Ingredients: 1½ cups dried chickpeas 4 cloves garlic, 2 unpeeled and 2 peeled and minced 1 fresh rosemary sprig 6-7 cups water or stock of choice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cabbage, cored and thinly sliced 1 teaspoon sea salt, or more to taste Coarsely ground black pepper Directions: 1. Rinse chickpeas and remove any [...]

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Spicy Beet, Leek, and Walnut Salad

Ingredients: 4 medium beets 4 medium leeks, cut into 4-inch pieces ¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantro 1¼ cups lettuce, in small bites 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds (optional) Dressing: 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped ¼ teaspoon chili flakes ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons tamarind water (optional) ½ teaspoon walnut [...]

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Winter Root Salad with English Farmhouse Cheddar

Ingredients: ½ small head cabbage, thinly sliced 1 small celery root, peeled and julienned or grated 2 medium carrots, julienned or grated 6 medium radishes, julienned or grated 1½ teaspoons sea salt, or to taste 5 1/3 ounces fine cheddar cheese of choice 1 apple, julienned 1 cup loosely packed parsley leaves 2 tablespoons mild [...]

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Parsnip, Red Onion, and Gruyere Scramble

Ingredients: 1 large parsnip, diced 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ cup chopped red onion 1/3 cup frozen peas, defrosted 6 whole eggs plus 4 egg whites, beaten ¼ cup grated gruyere cheese 2 tablespoons cilantro Directions: 1. Steam parsnips over simmering water until just tender, about 10 minutes. 2. Heat oil in a large skillet. [...]

By |2014-01-28T15:03:34-08:00January 28th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Parsnip, Red Onion, and Gruyere Scramble

Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Walnuts and Dijon Vinaigrette

Walnuts provide healthy fats that are necessary for heart health. They are toasted on low heat to preserve their fats. Brussels sprouts are a nutrient-dense vegetable that is great for all-around health. Roasting the sprouts brings out their natural sweetness. Ingredients: Vinaigrette Dressing: 3 tablespoon white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard [...]

By |2014-01-28T15:03:21-08:00January 28th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Walnuts and Dijon Vinaigrette

Fresh Cilantro Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped cilantro 1 date, pitted 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 2-3 tablespoons olive oil juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons plain yogurt 1 teaspoon maple syrup sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. Put all ingredients except salt and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth. 2. Adjust the seasoning to [...]

By |2014-01-28T15:03:00-08:00January 28th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Fresh Cilantro Sauce

Roasted Leek Bisque

Ingredients: 2½ cups coarsely chopped leeks, green and white (remove outer tough green) 2 cups stock of choice 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried ½ teaspoon paprika 5 bay leaves sea salt freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons heavy cream 1 cup toasted walnuts for garnish [...]

By |2014-01-28T15:01:48-08:00January 28th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Roasted Leek Bisque

Parmesan Romanesco “Tater Tots”

Ingredients: 1 Romanesco cauliflower, trimmed and broken into small florets 5 tablespoons flour of choice ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon sea salt 2 large egg whites, whisked until frothy ¾ cup fine whole-wheat bread crumbs (PANKO) olive oil cooking spray Directions: 1. Bring a large pot of [...]

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Sweet and Sour Savoy Cabbage

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted organic butter 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced 1 large head cabbage, very thinly sliced 1 large apple, very thinly sliced ¼ cup turbinado or brown sugar 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar ¾ teaspoons sea salt, or to taste ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste Directions: 1. Add [...]

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Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Puree

This pairs well with chicken or roasted vegetables. Ingredients: 2 pounds parsnips, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 pounds carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 large shallots, peeled and quartered 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 3 tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup orange juice 2 teaspoons orange zest Directions: 1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. In a [...]

By |2014-01-28T15:00:55-08:00January 28th, 2014|Recipes|Comments Off on Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Puree
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