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.

Chilled Marinated Romanesco

Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar ½ cup water 3 cloves garlic, minced ¾ teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns 2 bay leaves 1 medium romanesco, in bite-sized florets ½ cup finely minced red onion ½ cup minced parsley a handful fresh basil (1-2 teaspoons dried) 1 medium carrot, grated [...]

By |2014-05-16T13:25:01-07:00December 3rd, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Chilled Marinated Romanesco

Endive or Lettuce Boats Stuffed with Fennel, Apple, and Walnuts

Ingredients: Zest of ½ lemon Zest of ½ orange 1½ teaspoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons orange juice ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium fennel bulb, sliced thin and finely chopped 1 medium apple sliced thin and finely chopped ½ cup toasted walnuts, finely chopped 2 tablespoons dried cranberries ½ teaspoon ground [...]

By |2014-05-16T13:14:27-07:00December 3rd, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Endive or Lettuce Boats Stuffed with Fennel, Apple, and Walnuts

Mustard and Ginger Pickled Carrots

Ingredients: 10-12 carrots 2 cups distilled white vinegar 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons sea salt 3 quarter-size slices of fresh ginger 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced lengthwise 3 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds 1 tablespoon coriander seeds ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes Directions: 1. Cut carrots into ¼-inch matchsticks. 2. Bring 3 cups water and all [...]

By |2013-12-03T13:53:31-08:00December 3rd, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Mustard and Ginger Pickled Carrots

Wide Green Noodles with Romanesco, Broccoli and Mustard Butter

Ingredients: 1 package of fresh spinach pasta 7 tablespoons soft butter 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 shallots, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, or more to taste 1 tablespoons parsley or handful mizuna, roughly chopped 1 cup breadcrumbs 2 sun-dried tomatoes, cut into small pieces 3-4 cups broccoli and romanesco florets, [...]

By |2013-12-03T13:53:18-08:00December 3rd, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Wide Green Noodles with Romanesco, Broccoli and Mustard Butter

Spiced Apple Bread Pudding

Ingredients: 1½ pounds apples 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground mace or freshly grated nutmeg 3 cups apple cider 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 cups 1-inch pieces stale bread without the crust 1/3 cup golden raisins ½ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped Directions: 1. Preheat oven [...]

By |2013-11-12T11:20:40-08:00November 12th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Spiced Apple Bread Pudding

Kale with Pistachios and Currants

Ingredients: 1-2 bunches kale, center stems removed 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, cut into thin strips lengthwise ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup currants 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice ½-1 cup pistachios (or nut of choice, hazelnuts are great, too), chopped Directions: 1. Blanch the kale in salted [...]

By |2013-11-12T11:20:29-08:00November 12th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Kale with Pistachios and Currants

Fried Tomatoes with Garlic

Ingredients: 3 large cloves garlic, crushed ½ small hot chili, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 3 large ripe tomatoes (more, if they are small) 2 tablespoons olive oil sea salt and freshly ground black pepper rustic bread to serve Directions 1. Mix the garlic, chili and chopped cilantro in a small bowl and set [...]

By |2013-11-12T11:20:19-08:00November 12th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Fried Tomatoes with Garlic

Wheat Berries and Chard with Pomegranate Molasses

Ingredients: 1 bunch chard 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 large leeks, white and pale green parts, cleaned and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons brown sugar about 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses 1¼ cups wheat berries 2 cups stock sea salt and pepper to taste Greek yogurt, to serve Directions: 1. Separate the stalks [...]

By |2013-11-12T11:20:08-08:00November 12th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Wheat Berries and Chard with Pomegranate Molasses

Roasted Cauliflower and Hazelnut Salad

Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 large celery stalk, cut on an angle 5 tablespoons hazelnuts, with skins 1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds generous ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon generous ¼ teaspoon ground allspice 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1½ teaspoons maple syrup sea salt and freshly [...]

By |2013-11-12T11:19:57-08:00November 12th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Roasted Cauliflower and Hazelnut Salad

Roasted Garlic and Leek Bread Casserole

Ingredients: 1 head garlic 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3 cups water plus 2 tablespoons divided 8 slices stale bread 4 cups halved and thinly sliced leeks, white and green parts ½ teaspoon sea salt, divided 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. Preheat [...]

By |2013-11-05T12:21:35-08:00November 5th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Roasted Garlic and Leek Bread Casserole
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