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.

Squash Soup with Asian Pear, Apple and Ginger

Ingredients: ¼ teaspoon allspice ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and divided 1-2 butternut squash, halved and seeded 1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 teaspoon minced ginger 2 Asian pears, cored and chopped 1 [...]

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Wilted Spinach and Basil Salad with Warm Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 1/3 cup pine nuts 8 cups spinach leaves 1½ cups basil leaves, cut into ribbons (chiffonade) ¼ cup olive oil 1 pinch sea salt 3 tablespoon aged or regular balsamic 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional) sea salt and pepper to taste Directions: 1. Place the pine nuts on a [...]

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Roasted Summer Squash with Shaved Cauliflower

Ingredients: For the Dressing: 1 cup strained Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste 1 small clove garlic, grated 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon minced chives or the green part of scallions pepper to taste Vegetables: 2 pounds summer squash, cut into various sizes 1-3 tablespoons olive oil [...]

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Warm Chard and Chickpea Salad with Sumac

Sumac is from the Middle East and has a pleasantly sour and astringent taste without being sharp. It was used as a souring agent by the Romans before lemons were available in Europe. If you don’t have sumac, you can use any spice you like – curry goes well with this dish. Ingredients: 1 cup [...]

By |2013-10-08T14:32:58-07:00October 8th, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Warm Chard and Chickpea Salad with Sumac

Living Carrot Basil Crackers

Dehydrating at temperatures below 120 degrees preserves enzymes, keeping foods "living". Ingredients: 8 carrots 2 tsp of sea salt ½ tsp of pepper 30 basil leaves 3 garlic cloves 1 cup water 2 cups of soaked sunflower seeds (may be soaked for 3 to 4 hours) 1 cup ground flax seeds Directions: 1. Place all [...]

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Roasted Sweet Peppers Stuffed with Basmati Rice, Walnuts, and Goat Cheese

Much thanks to Karen Haralson for such a delicious recipe! Ingredients: 6 sweet peppers 2½ cups cooked warm brown basmati rice 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups mushrooms, chopped 2 carrots, grated ½ cup fresh basil, torn ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped ¾ cup walnuts, toasted [...]

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Shakshuka

This is a very popular dish in Israel, with unknown origins. It has dozens of variations, traditionally consisting of tomato sauce and eggs, it varies in vegetables and levels of spiciness. It is a great, nourishing meal that is easy to prepare and can be served any time of the day. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive [...]

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Whole-Grain Spaghetti with Garlicky Kale and Tomatoes

You can supercharge this heart-healthy dish by adding chopped, oil-packed sardines to the pan along with the other ingredients. Ingredients: 6 ounces whole-grain spaghetti 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped sea salt and black pepper 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves torn into bite-sized pieces 2 [...]

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Kale, Chard, Chicken, and Feta Salad

Ingredients: ½ cup cider vinegar 2 teaspoons honey ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon dried oregano (optional) ½ cup olive oil 1 bunch chard, torn into bite-sized pieces 1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces (for more tender kale, massage gently with a pinch or two of salt for 2-3 minutes [...]

By |2013-10-01T15:29:31-07:00October 1st, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Kale, Chard, Chicken, and Feta Salad

Perfect Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Makes 1 crust A grain-free alternative to traditional pizza crust that you can pick up with your hands! Ingredients: 4 cups (about 1 medium head) raw cauliflower, riced – if you don’t have a ricer, put the florets in the food processor and, in batches, process until a rice-like texture is achieved 1 egg, beaten [...]

By |2013-10-01T15:29:49-07:00October 1st, 2013|Recipes|Comments Off on Perfect Cauliflower Pizza Crust
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