We wait all year for asparagus to hit the streets, then it's gone with the last rains. Enjoy it while it lasts. Organic chicken is simmered in mineral-rich bone broth with asparagus, leeks and chard, along with celery, parsley and fresh herbs.

Ingredients: chicken meat* and bone broth,* asparagus,* chard,* leeks,* celery,* onions,* parsley,* thyme,* sage,* Celtic sea salt, rosemary,* bay leaves*  (*=organic)

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

Inspired by a traditional Brazilian recipe, this luscious chicken and rice dish is seasoned with sauteed ginger and garlic, mildly spiced, and rich with a tomato and coconut milk sauce. Try it with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkling of fresh cilantro on top!

Ingredients: brown rice,* chicken and chicken bone broth,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* onions,* tomato paste,* parsley,* ginger,* garlic,* cumin,* coriander,* turmeric, Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* cayenne*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.

A new chili!  Ground chicken is simmered with navy beans cooked in chicken bone broth, corn, zucchini, celery, onions, garlic and mild savory spices. Unlike probably any other chili you've ever eaten, ours is enriched with bone broth and a bit of chicken liver for added nutrition. Add some diced avocado, and top it with shredded Sierra Nevada raw cow or goat cheddar!

Ingredients: ground chicken,* chicken broth, navy beans,* corn,* zucchini,* onions,* celery,* cilantro,* garlic,* chicken liver,* Celtic sea salt, scallions,* cumin,* oregano,* lime juice,* white pepper,* lime zest,* bay leaves*  (* = organic)

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

Our version of the classic, with poached chicken, apples, tarragon, celery, red onion and an avocado oil based mayonnaise. A perfect addition to any picnic. Top with our chopped crispy nuts - walnut or almond or a sprinkling of Crispy Pepitas. Avoiding gluten? Serve in a lettuce cup for a refreshing (and gluten-free) lunch. Or try it with one of our gluten-free breads.

Ingredients: chicken meat,* celery,* red onion,* Chosen Classic Avocado Oil Mayonnaise (avocado oil, filtered water, egg yolks, whole eggs,* distilled white vinegar,* mustard (distilled vinegar, water, mustard seed, salt, spices),* salt, rosemary extract*), Granny Smith apples,* parsley,* lemon juice,* Celtic sea salt, Dijon mustard (water, mustard seed,* vinegar,* salt, turmeric,* spice*), tarragon,* black pepper* (*=organic) 

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

In Italy, mini meatballs are known as “Polpettini.” In our soup, seasoned ground beef is enriched with a bit of pureed liver, bound with pastured egg and oven-roasted. The meatballs are added to a saute of leeks, carrots, celery and crimini mushrooms and a variety of dried mushrooms (reconstituted by soaking), with plenty of beef bone broth and a hint of fresh dill. Little nuggets of meaty goodness in a nourishing broth with plenty of veg and a note of fresh herb -- what more could you want?

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef, beef bone broth, carrots,* celery,* leeks,* crimini mushrooms,* dried mushrooms (porcini, shiitake, oyster),* onions,* pastured eggs,* garlic, beef liver, porcini powder,* Celtic sea salt, dill,* red wine vinegar,* black pepper*  (* = organic)

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

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, 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.

In Mexico, baked vegetable custards are a part of many meals. They are more savory than sweet, smooth-textured, and rich with eggs. In our dairy-free version, roasted sweet potatoes are pureed with coconut milk, pastured eggs and nutmeg, then baked in a tin until set. Eat for breakfast, or as a dessert (with a dollop of sweetened yogurt cream!) Enjoy hot, cold or at room temperature.

Ingredients: garnet sweet potatoes,* coconut milk,* pastured eggs,* coconut oil,* Celtic sea salt, white pepper,* nutmeg*  (* = organic)

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

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 4 ounce patties. Our grassfed ground beef comes from Carman Ranch, the first Regenerative Certified meat producer in the country, and a collective of women-owned ranches in California and Oregon that practice holistic pasture management to support soil health, ecosystem diversity and carbon capture. And the meat is super-tasty! We blend in minced onions, herbs, sea salt and pepper, and enrich the meat with bit of pureed beef liver for a nutrient-dense patty. These hamburgers come raw, 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.

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.

A dairy and coconut-free version of our creamy broccoli soup. Broccoli is simmered with onions, leeks, cauliflower and gentle spices in vegetable broth until tender. The soup is then pureed with plenty of parsley, a splash of lemon juice, and enough salt and nutmeg to balance the flavors.

Ingredients: broccoli,* vegetable broth (onions, carrots, celery),* onions,* leeks,* cauliflower,* olive oil, white wine,* lemon juice,* parsley,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, yellow mustard seed,* Allstar Organics Celery Salt,* thyme,* sage,* nutmeg*  (*=organic)

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

Green beans, carrots, and kale take their bows on the tomatoey red carpet in this classic chunky vegetable and white bean soup with our housemade veg broth for extra nourishment and depth of flavor. Add a little parmesan for the full Tuscan taste experience, and serve with toast drizzled with olive oil or spread with Sierra Nevada chevre!

Ingredients: vegetable broth (filtered water infused with onions,* carrots,* celery*), green beans,* onions,* carrots,* kale,* navy beans,* celery,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste* and puree,* leeks,* parsley,* olive oil, Celtic sea salt, apple cider vinegar,* garlic,* oregano,* black pepper,* thyme,* bay leaves*  (*=organic)

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

If you've ever tried to make this delicate broth at home from scratch, you know how labor intensive it can be. We slowly infuse our gelatin-rich beef bone broth with fresh ginger, fire-roasted onions and spices for this classic soup base, with a touch of fish sauce. Add noodles or rice, thinly sliced veggies or meat to the hot broth for a fresh and deeply nourishing soup.

Ingredients: beef bone broth,* onions,* ginger,* Red Boat Fish Sauce (anchovies, sea salt), Celtic sea salt, honey, and an infusion of coriander seed,* cinnamon sticks,* star anise,* cloves,* fennel seed,* cardamom pods*  (* = organic)

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

A beautiful, probiotic, vinegar-free salad with a wonderful burst of citrus flavor. It features our Radiant Vision Kraut, and the dressing includes orange juice that has been cooked down until thick and aromatic. Blanched carrots and vibrant greens complement the kraut, along with sprouted and toasted pumpkin seeds. A perfect meal to go! 

Ingredients: baby arugula,* carrots,* Radiant Vision Kraut (green cabbage,* carrot,* scallion,* fresh dill,* Celtic sea salt, yellow mustard seed,* fennel seed*), orange juice,* roasted pumpkin seeds,* olive oil, lemon juice,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic) 

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

French green lentils are slow-simmered in our chicken bone broth and dry white wine with fresh vegetables and herbs until tender. Lovely, local Seka Hills olive oil adds richness, and the lentils are finished with herb-infused white wine vinegar and parsley. 

Ingredients: French green lentils,* chicken bone broth,* onions,* carrots,* celery,* white wine,* parsley,* olive oil, garlic,* Celtic sea salt, marjoram-infused white wine vinegar,* thyme,* black pepper,* bay leaves,* sage* (*=organic) 

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly (contains heated olive oil).

Did hunter-gatherers dip into roasted vegetables mixed with luscious nut oils and preserved lemon? We may never know, but there's no doubt this Paleo- and GAPS Diet-friendly "hummus" is a culinary evolution. Serve as a dip with chips or fresh vegetables, on a sandwich or in a lettuce wrap, or pack it in a lunchbox. 

Ingredients: beets,* olive oil, sesame tahini,* preserved lemon and brine,* fresh lemon juice,* garlic,* ground cumin,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (* = organic)

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

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,* escarole,* Celtic sea salt, orange zest,* cardamom seed*), 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.

This rich and zesty pesto combines fresh basil 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.

This creamy, dairy-free chocolate pudding is made with coconut milk, sweetened with palm sugar and thickened with pastured eggs for a nutrient-dense version of the childhood classic. 

Ingredients: Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* palm sugar,* cocoa powder,* pastured eggs,* tapioca starch,* vanilla extract,* Celtic sea salt  (*=organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.

Sweetened with dates, pomegranate and a hint of rosewater, and featuring almond and coconut flours delicately blended with warming spices, this treat will nourish and delight you. 

Ingredients: pastured eggs,* dates,* almond flour,* Crispy Walnuts,* coconut flour,* coconut oil,* apple cider vinegar,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* pomegranate concentrate,* lemon zest,* rosewater, baking soda, nutmeg,* dried rose petals, black pepper,* cinnamon,* turmeric,* cardamom,* celtic sea salt (* = organic)

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

In this traditional Sephardic dish, dried dates, apricots and our Crispy Walnuts are chopped and mixed with plump raisins. It is mildly spiced and moistened with grape and orange juices for an enzymatic version of Charoset. Delicious spread on matzo, it also makes a great snack that fans of our Transit Bars will especially enjoy.

Ingredients: dates,* dried apricots,* raisins,* Crispy Walnuts,* orange juice,* grape juice,* ginger,* Celtic sea salt, cinnamon,* cloves*

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