Chicken is simmered in bone broth with baby white lima beans (GAPS Diet-friendly), dandelion greens, escarole and chard from local farms. This nourishing and satisfying seasonal soup is finished with fresh basil. Try it with rice and grated Parmigiano Reggiano on top.

Ingredients: chicken* and chicken bone broth,* lima beans,* onions,* chard,* escarole,* dandelion greens,* olive oil,* garlic,* basil,* Celtic sea salt, thyme,* sage,* bay leaves,* wild-foraged kombu  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly. (Each pound of beans is cooked with a one-inch piece of kombu sea vegetable which is not on the GAPS Diet protocol Introductory Diet. Also contains heated olive oil.)

We've reworked this recipe a bit to make it compliant with the GAPS Diet protocol, as well as soy-free, removing mung bean thread noodles and using coconut aminos in place of tamari. Grassfed beef is simmered in bone broth with Napa cabbage, daikon and carrots. The classic flavor profile is set with fresh ginger, coconut aminos and a bit of toasted sesame oil, then finished with fresh-squeezed orange juice and zest for a touch of sweetness as well as minced cilantro for a subtle herbaceous burst.

Ingredients: grassfed beef* and beef bone broth,* onions,* celery,* carrots,* Napa cabbage,* daikon,* orange juice,* garlic,* ginger,* coconut aminos,* cilantro,* orange zest,* Celtic sea salt, toasted sesame oil,* star anise*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free, dairy-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.

This lovely, dairy-free cauliflower puree is scented with fresh ginger and lemongrass, then blended with coconut milk for a nourishing soup that is finished with cilantro and fresh-squeezed lemon and lime juice.

Ingredients: cauliflower,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* onions,* lemongrass,* coconut oil,* cilantro,* ginger,* lemon juice,* lime juice,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and GAPS and Paleo Diets-friendly. 

This delightful vegetarian soup features a beautiful local bean. These succulent butter beans from Iacopi Family Farm in Half Moon Bay are simmered in a vegetable broth with tomatoes, kale, escarole, rosemary and garlic, with a hint of authentic Parmigiano Reggiano for a luscious, nourishing soup. 

Ingredients: white butter beans, escarole,* onions,* kale,* carrots,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste* and puree,* cauliflower greens,* Parmigiano Reggiano,* garlic,* olive oil,* rosemary,* thyme,* Celtic sea salt, wild-foraged kombu  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, black pepper-free and contains Parmigiano Reggiano. 

Our weekly "Meaty Pint." This traditional Ragu Bolognese is full of grassfed ground beef and pastured ground pork, enriched with bone broth and liver. Seasoned with tomato paste, onions, garlic and herbs, this dish can be eaten by itself or ladled over polenta, rice, gnocchi, pasta or a bed of sauteed greens. Also great layered into lasagne or other casseroles.

Ingredients: ground grassfed beef* and ground pastured pork, pork bone broth,* tomato paste* and puree,* onions,* carrots,* celery,* red wine,* pureed pork liver,* garlic, Celtic sea salt, parsley,* bay leaves,* oregano,* marjoram,* black pepper*  (* = organic)

Recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free and GAPS Diet-friendly. 

A custard of pastured eggs from Coastal Hill Farm in Sonoma and Straus milk, cream and butter is baked with Sierra Nevada Graziers cheddar, leeks, onions and asparagus for a delicious, nutrient-dense, vegetarian main dish that can be enjoyed anytime -- hot, cold or room temperature. 

Ingredients: pastured eggs,* milk,* butter* and cream,* leeks,* asparagus,* onions,* cheddar cheese,* marjoram,* thyme,* Celtic sea salt, nutmeg*  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, black pepper-free and contains dairy.

Organic chicken livers are seared and puréed with onions, lots of grassfed butter, sea salt, mustard, parsley, a few drops of brandy, black pepper and cloves for a rich and nourishing spread that is topped with a thin layer of butter to preserve freshness. One of our most popular dishes, it's perfect on Morell's rye bread or the irresitable Cult Crackers.

Ingredients: chicken livers,* butter,* onions,* parsley,* chicken bone broth, Celtic sea salt, white wine,* Dijon mustard* (non-grain distilled vinegar, mustard seed, salt, clove), thyme,* black pepper,* mace,* cloves*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and contains butter.

Grassfed ground beef is mixed with minced onions, herbs, sea salt, and pepper, and enriched with beef liver for a nutrient-dense patty. These raw hamburgers are frozen and ready-to-cook.

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef,* onions,* beef liver,* parsley,* Celtic sea salt, thyme,* black pepper*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, grain-free, and GAPS Diet-friendly.

For this Northern Indian dish, Yukon Gold potatoes are simmered with tomato puree, ginger, and an array of spices. Try serving it with a dollop of our Yogurt Cream and Indian bread for a delicious side dish.

Ingredients: potatoes, tomato puree, coconut oil, ginger, Celtic sea salt, brown mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric, fennel seeds, nigella (kalonji) seeds, fenugreek, red chile pepper flakes, cayenne

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and black pepper-free.

Red beets are steamed until tender, then tossed with blanched onions, dill, olive oil, Bernie's Best Raw Apple Cider Vinegar, and probiotic sauerkraut brine from our house-made krauts for a delicious condiment or an addition to a salad.

Ingredients: red beets,* onions,* apple cider vinegar,* sauerkraut brine (juice from green cabbage,* Celtic sea salt), olive oil,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* dill*  (*=organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.

No kitchen table in Argentina is complete without a little bowl of this piquant pesto. A staple of Argentinian cuisine, where beef is king, chimichurri is reknowned especially as a marinade, dipping or grilling sauce for meat. You can also add a dollop to a bowl of polenta, rice, beans or potatoes, mix it into a mayonnaise, or add a little extra green kick to a soup. 

Ingredients: parsley,* Seka Hills olive oil,* oregano,* white wine vinegar,* garlic,* black pepper,* red chile pepper flakes,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free and GAPS/Paleo Diets-friendly.

This rich and zesty pesto stars basil, along with luscious Seka Hills olive oil, produced by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation in the Capay Valley, our housemade Crispy Walnuts and authentic Parmigiano Reggiano.

Ingredients: olive oil, basil,* Crispy Walnuts,* Parmigiano Reggiano,* lemon juice,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* lemon zest*  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, nightshade-free, contains dairy, and is GAPS Diet-friendly.

Chia seeds were a critical source of nutrients for the indigenous peoples of the Americas, and are now enjoying a comeback as a superfood, with high levels of Omega 3 fatty acids, minerals and antioxidants. In this delicious preparation, coconut milk, pureed dates, honey and vanilla are mixed with chia seeds which plump up and form a pudding-like consistency. Delicious and nutritious!

Ingredients: Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* chia seeds,* raw unfiltered honey, dates,* vanilla extract,* Celtic sea salt (*=organic)

Recipe is raw, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and GAPS Diet-friendly. 

Finally, a truly nutritious carrot cake not smothered in frosting! This lovely cake does hold its own, with just the right density and fluff, balance of sweet and nutty, with coconut oil and browned Straus butter baked with fresh local carrots.

Ingredients: carrots,* sprouted spelt flour,* unsprouted spelt flour,* pastured eggs,* palm sugar,* butter,* coconut oil,* shredded coconut,* vanilla extract,* ginger,* cinnamon,* baking powder, baking soda, Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian and contains dairy.

Our irresistible gluten-free brownies are made with plenty of butter and pastured eggs, and our own Crispy Walnuts. Here at the kitchen, we cut the brownies into very small pieces, warm them a bit and then sprinkle them with sea salt... Yum!

Ingredients: palm sugar,* cocoa powder,* Rumiano butter,* Crispy Walnuts* (soaked and dehydrated), pastured eggs,* potato flour,* coconut flour,* vanilla extract,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free and contains butter and nuts.

A generations-old family recipe from one of our former-worker owners. This piquant blend of sweet and heat can be used as a meat condiment or a welcome addition to a cheese platter. Try it paired with Sierra Nevada Chevre!

Ingredients: unflitered raw honey, Bernie's Best apple cider vinegar,* red jalapenos,* green bell peppers,* Great Lakes grassfed beef gelatin, lemon juice*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free, GAPS Diet-friendly and not vegetarian.