Massa Organics brown rice is simmered in mineral-rich chicken bone broth with onions, ginger, garlic, Red Boat Fish Sauce and rice wine (mirin) until tender. We then add ground chicken, cabbage, celery, carrots and fresh scallions for our version of the nutrient-dense traditional comfort food eaten throughout East Asia.

Ingredients: chicken meat and bone broth,* Massa Organics brown rice,* cabbage,* onions,* carrots,* celery,* Red Boat Fish Sauce (sea salt, anchovies) coconut oil,* mirin, scallions,* garlic, toasted sesame oil,* brown rice vinegar,* Celtic sea salt, ginger,* white pepper* (*=organic)

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

Baby Lima beans are activated by soaking and slow-cooked in chicken bone broth, then simmered in more broth with chicken, dandelion greens, escarole and chard from local farms. This nourishing and satisfying seasonal soup is finished with fresh rosemary. Try it with rice and grated Parmigiano Reggiano on top.

Ingredients: chicken,* chicken bone broth,* baby Lima beans,* onions,* chard,* escarole,* dandelion greens,* olive oil, garlic,* rosemary,* 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.)

Grassfed beef from Marin Sun Farms is braised in an aromatic bone broth with butternut squash for a traditional Persian stew scented with warming spices, rose petals and saffron. Prunes add sweetness, which is balanced with fresh lemon and lime. "Khoresh kadu halvai alu" is traditionally eaten over saffron rice, but it also stands alone. Sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds on top for a bit of crunch!

Ingredients: grassfed beef,* beef bone broth,* butternut squash,* onions,* prunes,* tomato paste,* lime juice and zest,* lemon juice and zest,* Celtic sea salt, cinnamon,* cardamom,* turmeric, dried ground rose petals,* black pepper,* nutmeg,* saffron*  (* = organic)

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

Our weekly "Meaty Pint." Grassfed ground beef is simmered with onions, tomato paste, garlic and spices, and a bit of bone broth and pureed liver, for a meaty filling that can be eaten as is, used as a stuffing for fresh peppers or a taco filling, or a great Sloppy Joe for kids of all ages. 

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef, beef bone broth,* onions,* tomato paste,* olive oil, beef liver,* garlic,* thyme,* oregano,* Celtic sea salt,* parsley,* red wine vinegar,* black pepper,* cinnamon,* allspice,* bay leaves*  (* = organic)

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

A dairy-free version of the Indian favorite, featuring our scrumptious, broth-based Coconut Tikka Masala Sauce. Broth-based sauces were integral to many traditional diets as a way to bring the digestive-supporting qualities of bone broth to meaty and starchy dishes. Ours starts with an infusion of fresh ginger in chicken broth, combined with freshly toasted and ground traditional spices, tomato and rich coconut milk. Then we simmer chicken meatballs with the sauce. Perfection! Lovely by itself, or over rice, quinoa, lentils or chickpeas, steamed sweet potatoes or sauteed spinach.

Ingredients: chicken meatballs (ground chicken,* onions,* pastured eggs,* pureed chicken liver,* garlic,* sprouted lentil flour,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*) and chicken bone broth,* onions,* coconut milk (guar gum-free),* tomato paste,* ginger,* garlic,* paprika,* coconut oil,* lemon juice,* cumin,* coconut flour,* Celtic sea salt, coriander,* cinnamon,* cardamom,* black pepper,* cayenne*  (* = organic)

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

Grassfed, Regenerative-Certified beef and pastured pork are simmered with green olives, capers, raisins and seasonings, and enriched with a bit of pureed liver for the base of this casserole. A flavorful puree of black beans slow-cooked in bone broth forms the upper layer, and top is sprinkled with grassfed Sierra Nevada cheddar cheese and baked until just browned, for one of our most popular casseroles.

Ingredients: ground grassfed beef and pastured pork, black beans,* beef bone broth, onions,* cheddar cheese,* tomato paste,* raisins,* capers, green olives, garlic,* beef liver, apple cider vinegar,* Celtic sea salt, cumin,* oregano,* chili powder (dried ancho,* pasilla* and guajillo* chiles), black pepper,* coriander,* paprika,* cinnamon,* smoked paprika,* wild-harvested kombu, bay leaves*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and contains dairy.

The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) considers black beans permissible while the Gut and Psychology Syndrome Diet (GAPS) considers them off-limits. 

Each pound of beans is cooked with a one inch piece of kombu sea vegetable which is not on the GAPS Diet Introductory Diet or SCD protocol.

GOLD MEDAL WINNER! -- BEST OF EAST BAY EXPRESS 2024 BEST LOCALLY MADE PRODUCT!  If you're "organ meat-curious" and looking to incorporate this superfood in your diet, this luscious spread is a great place to start! Chicken livers are high in iron and selenium, vitamin A and B vitamins, and the flavor is quite a bit milder than beef liver. In our Pâté, organic chicken livers from Pittman Farms are pan-seared, poached in Straus pasture-raised butter and puréed with caramelized onions, parsley, nutrient-dense Celtic sea salt, Dijon mustard (gluten-free), a few drops of brandy and a touch of spice for a rich, deeply satisfying 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 one of our gluten-free breads or the irresitable Cult Crackers -- don't forget to use the butter layer! A forkful or two of our raw sauerkraut offers a bright balance of flavor and a probiotic boost for digestion. Serving hint: let it warm up a little at room temperature before serving.

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

Recipe is gluten-free and contains butter.

This frozen, ready-to-cook raw meatloaf is made with grassfed beef. Instead of breadcrumbs, we use lentils that have been soaked and pureed to create a classic meatloaf texture. We finely mince onions, carrots and celery, then enrich the loaf with a bit of liver, bind it with pastured eggs and season it lightly. This meatloaf will feed 2-3 people.

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef,* French green lentils,* onions,* carrots,* celery,* pastured eggs,* beef liver,* tomato paste,* parsley,* garlic,* thyme,* porcini mushroom powder,* mustard powder,* paprika,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* cayenne*  (* = organic)

Instructions: Remove the paper lid before baking. Preheat oven to 350º. If desired, spread meatloaf with a layer of ketchup. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 35-40 minutes if defrosted, one hour or more if still frozen. Uncover for last 10-15 minutes. Pierce with a knife to test if juices run clear. Defrosted meatloaf can also be rolled into meatballs, then cooked.

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

Four 4oz patties. Marin Sun Farms pastured, heritage breed ground pork is mixed with sage, onions, parsley, and spices, then enriched with a bit of pureed MSF pork liver for a nutrient-dense version of the classic breakfast sausage. These patties come raw and ready to cook, when thawed.

Ingredients: ground pastured pork, onions,* pork liver, parsley,* sage,* Celtic sea salt, bay leaves,* black pepper,* ground mustard,* nutmeg,* chili powder*  (* = organic)

Directions: Pan-fry patties in a little fat until browned on both sides and firm to the touch.

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

Versions of Callaloo can be found throughout the Caribbean. Ours is closest to the one you might find in Grenada -- a creamy puree of greens rich with coconut milk. While traditional versions often feature taro greens or amaranth, the soup is easily adapted to whatever leafy greens flourish locally and in season. This week we're featuring a mix of collard greens, chard and dandelion greens. A hint of ginger, garlic, coriander and nutmeg augment the natural richness of the greens, and plenty of coconut milk forms the base.

Ingredients: collard greens,* chard,* coconut milk (guar gum-free),* onions,* dandelion greens,* coconut oil,* garlic,* lemon juice,* ginger,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* coriander,* nutmeg,* mace*  (* = organic)

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

This is a great option for those who want bone broth in their lives but are trying to eat little or no meat (you can always add your own, of course). Try it with rice, noodles, matzo balls or baby potatoes. Add greens or other seasonal vegetables to make a customized vegetable soup. It is a fantastic base for braising chicken legs or thighs. Whip up a simple dumpling recipe and you've got Chicken and Dumplings. Use as a base for Chicken Pot Pie or Turkey Pot Pie. If you come up with your own inspirations, let us know!

Ingredients: chicken bone broth,* celery,* onions,* leeks,* carrots,* parsley,* chicken fat,* thyme,* sage,* rosemary,* Celtic sea salt, bay leaves,* Allstar Organics celery salt*  (* = organic)

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

For this rich and comforting soup we simmer diced beets and cabbage with carrots in a rich vegetable broth with a bit of tomato paste and a sprinkling of caraway seeds. It is finished with our own sauerkraut brine. Heat and eat as is, or with a big dollop of yogurt cream on top. Try it with a slice of toasted gluten-free bread and plenty of butter.

Ingredients: beets,* carrots,* onions,* cabbage,* celery,* tomato paste,* sauerkraut brine (juice from green cabbage,* escarole,* fennel bulbs,* Celtic sea salt, orange and grapefruit zest,* fennel seed,* cardamom*), olive oil, Celtic sea salt, apple cider vinegar,* caraway seeds,* black pepper,* bay leaves*  (* = organic) 

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

A delicious Indian side dish! Kabocha squash is cooked until tender with ghee, whole dried chiles, and an array of whole aromatic spices seeds. The dish is finished with lemon juice to balance the flavors.

Ingredients: kabocha squash,* ghee made from Straus butter,* lemon juice,* olive oil, whole cumin seeds,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* fennel seeds,* nigella seeds,* fenugreek seeds,* cayenne* (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, GAPS Diet-friendly* and contains dairy in the form of clarified butter. *Contains heated olive oil.

Sprouted rice is slowly steamed in a ginger-turmeric broth, then mixed with coconut oil, currants and infused with turmeric. 

Word is out about the powerhouse combination of turmeric and black pepper! One of the basic spices in Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric's healing qualities are exponentially amplified with a touch of black pepper. Our Golden Blend is a traditional paste that serves as a base for hot drinks, and here we use the same combination in a savory rice dish. 

Ingredients: Massa Organics brown rice,* ginger-turmeric broth (onions,* carrots,* celery,* ginger,* Celtic sea salt, turmeric,* Golden Blend (coconut oil,* turmeric,* black pepper*)), currants, coconut oil,* Celtic Sea salt, turmeric,* black pepper* (*=organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free.

This fabulous salad is a Three Stone Hearth original, showcasing slices of fresh fuyu persimmons, a star of the autumn season, with our Crispy Walnuts, true native wild rice, baby spinach and radicchio in a pomegranate citrus vinaigrette. This salad is as beautiful as it is delicious!

Ingredients: radicchio,* baby spinach,* baby arugula,* California wild rice,* Massa Organics brown rice,* Fuyu persimmons,* Crispy Walnuts,* pomegranate dressing (olive oil, apple cider vinegar,* pomegranate concentrate,* orange juice,* lemon juice,* parsley,*  garlic,* Celtic sea salt, orange zest,* black pepper) (* = organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and nightshade-free.

A great party treat, salad topping or an addition to a stir fry. Crimini mushrooms are seared and then marinated in Seka Hills olive oil with white wine, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, a pinch of spices and a dash of housemade sauerkraut brine for our probiotic version of this classic Spanish appetizer.

Ingredients: mushrooms,* olive oil, sauerkraut brine (juice from green cabbage,* turmeric,* Celtic sea salt, ginger,* garlic,* lemon zest,* black pepper*), white wine,* lemon juice,* garlic, parsley,* Celtic sea salt, smoked paprika,* red chile pepper flakes,* black pepper*  (* = organic)

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

Fresh cilantro and scallions are pureed with our Crispy Sprouted Pepitas, Seka Hills olive oil, authentic Parmigiano Reggiano and lemon juice for a pesto that's perfect dolloped on tacos, layered into quesadillas, drizzled on avocados, or used to dress lettuce, bean salad or pasta. Pick up a jar and get your green on!

Ingredients: olive oil, cilantro,* Crispy Sprouted Pepitas,* scallions,* Parmigiano Reggiano,* lemon juice,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, GAPS Diet-friendly and contains dairy (Parmigiano Reggiano).

Our version of the classic olive tapenade. We blend green olives, salt-pack anchovies, fresh parsley, capers, lemon, garlic, and lovely Seka Hills olive oil. Try it with Sierra Nevada chevre and one of our bread offerings or Cult Crackers.

Ingredients: green olives* (brined in sea salt and citric acid), olive oil, lemon juice,* parsley,* capers, garlic,* anchovies, Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

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

No kitchen table is complete without a little bowl of this piquant pesto.  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: tarragon,* dill,* Seka Hills olive oil, scallion,* garlic,* white wine vinegar,* lemon juice,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* cumin*   (* = organic)

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

A Vitamin C-rich cold infusion of hibiscus and ginger is sweetened with raw unfiltered honey, and balanced with lime juice, vanilla extract and sea salt before being set with Great Lakes gelatin and topped with a layer of coconut cream gelatina.

Ingredients: Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* an infusion of hibiscus flowers* and ginger root* in filtered water, unfiltered California honey, grassfed beef gelatin, lime juice* & zest,* vanilla extract,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

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

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,* Straus 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.