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.

Cauliflower Steaks

Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower 1 large fennel bulb, (optional) stalks and fronds removed 2 tablespoons olive oil sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Slice the cauliflower as you would cut a loaf of bread, making ½- to ¾-inch slices. Arrange the slices on a slightly oiled baking [...]

By |2013-10-29T11:38:44-07:00October 29th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Cauliflower Steaks

Pomegranate Molasses Glazed Carrots with Pistachios

Ingredients: 2 pounds carrots, diagonally sliced (1/4–inch thick) ½ cup water 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses (see below) 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons butter ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon sea salt 1/3 cup chopped pistachios 2 tablespoons snipped chives Directions: 1. Combine carrots, water, pomegranate molasses, honey, butter, cinnamon, and salt in a large skillet. [...]

By |2013-10-29T11:38:31-07:00October 29th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Pomegranate Molasses Glazed Carrots with Pistachios

Cauliflower Couscous

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 medium red onion, finely diced 1-2 heads cauliflower, stalks and stems removed 1 teaspoon turmeric powder sea salt and pepper, to taste ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional) 1/3 cup pistachios (optional) Directions: 1. Place the cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until finely ground to the consistency [...]

By |2013-10-22T12:18:01-07:00October 22nd, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Cauliflower Couscous

African-Style Quinoa Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 large leek, sliced in half-moons 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, minced 2 medium celery stalks, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 2 cups tomatoes, pulsed to a chunky puree in a food processor ¾ teaspoon dried oregano cayenne to taste sea salt and pepper to taste 6 cups stock [...]

By |2013-10-22T12:18:14-07:00October 22nd, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on African-Style Quinoa Stew

Radish Olive Crostini

Ingredients: ½-inch thick slices of French baguette softened butter ¼-½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, minced 1-2 bunches radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 bunch fresh thyme, leaves only zest of 1 lemon Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Olive oil Directions: 1. Set the broiler rack 4 inches from the heating element. 2. Lay [...]

By |2013-10-22T12:18:30-07:00October 22nd, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Radish Olive Crostini

Braised Cabbage and Carrots with Mint and Cider Vinegar

Ingredients: 2 pounds savoy cabbage (about 1 head) 3 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, sliced 2 medium carrots, cut into ¼-inch rounds sea salt and pepper to taste ½ cup vegetable stock, or more if needed 2 tablespoon cider vinegar ½ cup mint, chiffonade (leaves rolled together and cut into “ribbons”) Directions: 1. Cut the [...]

By |2013-10-22T12:18:43-07:00October 22nd, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Braised Cabbage and Carrots with Mint and Cider Vinegar

Summer Squash Pancakes

Ingredients: 6 squash, trimmed ½ yellow onion ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon flour of choice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram, of herb of choice ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1-2 tablespoons oil Directions: 1. Shred the squash in a food processor, then the onion. In [...]

By |2013-10-22T12:18:55-07:00October 22nd, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Summer Squash Pancakes

Butternut Squash Tamales

Ingredients: Dough: 2 cups diced butternut squash 3 cups vegetable broth ½ cup scallion (white and green) ( 1 bunch or 6 scallions) 1 tablespoon canned chipotle en adobo sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons sea salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3 cups masa harina for tamales ¾ cup olive oil ½ cup vegetable [...]

By |2013-10-15T12:32:08-07:00October 15th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Butternut Squash Tamales

Warm Mizuna Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 1 small clove garlic 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon minced shallots ½ teaspoon honey 1/3 cup olive oil ¾ pounds mizuna 1 large pear, cored and thinly sliced (I use apple instead of pear sometimes) ½ cup shaved Parmesan Directions: 1. Mince and mash the [...]

By |2013-10-15T12:31:54-07:00October 15th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Warm Mizuna Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette

Roasted Beet Humus

Ingredients: 1 pound beets, washed, peeled and cut into chunks olive oil for drizzling 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 3 cloves garlic, crushed ¼ cup tahini ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon sea salt Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place beet chunks [...]

By |2013-10-15T12:31:42-07:00October 15th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Roasted Beet Humus
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