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.)

Lundberg brown rice is cooked in our mineral-rich chicken bone broth with onions and garlic until tender, then simmered with chicken and generously seasoned with a mild, plant-powered "salsa" of fresh cilantro and parsley, scallions and lime for our nutrient-dense version of Peru’s classic Arroz con Pollo. 

Ingredients: chicken meat* and bone broth,* brown rice,* onions,* scallions,* cilantro,* parsley,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, lime juice* & zest,* orange juice,* coconut oil,* olive oil, cumin,* black pepper*  (* = organic)

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

Our classic beef soup features grassfed beef, slowly simmered in a mineral-rich bone broth with zucchini and chard. The soup is seasoned with onions, tomato paste and mild savory herbs and spices.

Ingredients: grassfed beef,* beef bone broth,* onions,* zucchini* celery,* carrots,* chard,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste,* Celtic sea salt, apple cider vinegar,* thyme,* garlic,* mustard seeds,* celery seeds,* black pepper,* bay leaves*  (* = organic)

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

A nightshade-free dish we introduced as part of our "meaty pint" category. Grassfed ground beef is sauteed with kale, onions, garlic and mild spices, then finished with a Mediterranean salsa verde: parsley, capers, garlic, lemon juice and Seka Hills olive oil for a delicious and nutrient-rich main course. Perfect over rice or just by itself. 

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef,* beef bone broth,* kale,* onions,* parsley,* olive oil, garlic,* lemon juice,* beef liver,* cumin,* capers, Celtic sea salt, sumac*  (*=organic)

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

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.

Folks on the GAPS diet or those avoiding carbs can enjoy our nutrient-dense variation on the classic Cottage Pie. Grassfed, regenerative ground beef is sauteed with onions, tomato paste, and herbs, then topped with a layer of mashed cauliflower steamed with onions and Straus grassfed butter. The beef is cooked with bone broth and a bit of pureed liver for next-level nourishment.

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef,* cauliflower,* onions,* beef bone broth,* tomato paste,* butter,* parsley,* beef liver,* Celtic sea salt, thyme,* sage,* white pepper,* bay leaves*  (* = organic)

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

This flavorful broth is made from the roasted bones, feet and heads of organic chickens, along with fresh-pressed ginger and turmeric juices. It also features our housemade Golden Blend, a synergistic combination of coconut oil, turmeric and black pepper. Turmeric root contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that are enhanced by the black pepper, making this broth a natural immune booster and a nourishing tonic.

Ingredients: chicken bone broth,* ginger,* turmeric,* TSH Golden Blend (coconut oil,* turmeric,* black pepper*), Celtic sea salt  (*=organic)

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

For an earthy, satisfying vegan soup, we caramelize onions, sauté mushrooms, braise them in a housemade vegetable broth with California-grown French green lentils and kale, then finish it all with porcini mushroom powder and fresh herbs. Try it with a dollop of yogurt cream.

Ingredients: French green lentils,* vegetable broth (filtered water infused with onions,* carrots,* celery*), onions,* kale,* leeks,* crimini mushrooms,* dried porcini,* shiitake,* and oyster* mushrooms, olive oil, garlic,* parsley,* Celtic sea salt, thyme,* porcini powder,* apple cider vinegar* 

(* = organic)

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

**Contains heated olive oil. 

Split peas are slowly simmered in a vegetable broth with leeks and celery, then pureed with fresh dill and combined with a saute of tender kale, carrots and rutabagas for a plant-powered spin on the classic.

Ingredients: green split peas,* leeks,* celery,* carrots,* rutabaga,* onions,* kale,* olive oil, arugula,* fresh dill,* Celtic sea salt, apple cider vinegar,* Concentrace Trace Minerals,^ kombu, baking soda^^  (*=organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, nightshade-free and black pepper-free. Each pound of beans are cooked with a one inch piece of kombu sea vegetable which is not on the GAPS Diet protocol Introductory Diet (see notes below).

^The liquid trace minerals are used in minute quantities in the cooking of the split peas to prevent them from "seizing" (becoming hard when cooked).

^^Baking soda is used in pre-soaking the split peas, which are then drained and rinsed before cooking.

Coconut milk and tomatoes come together in a dairy-free version of this classic comforting soup, made with onions, tomatoes, herbs, mild spices and a touch of honey to balance the acidity. Heat and eat as is, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top or add some nutritious bone broth. Great (of course) with a grilled cheese sandwich for a classic combo, or try it with avocado toast!

Ingredients: Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* crushed tomatoes,* onions,* tomato paste,* coconut oil,* Celtic sea salt, unfiltered honey, bay leaves,* black pepper,* cloves*  (*=organic)

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

This lovely seasonal combination was crafted by our chef, Maya. Arugula and baby spinach are combined with radishes, snap peas, roasted leeks, sprouted and dehydrated sunflower seeds and housemade infused vinaigrette for summer in a jar.

Shake the jar, and the nutritious vinaigrette brings this salad to life!

Ingredients: radishes,* olive oil, snap peas,* leeks,* arugula,* baby spinach,* sunflower seeds,* white wine vinegar,* parsley,* tarragon,* lemon juice,* garlic,* Dijon mustard (distilled white vinegar,* water, mustard seed,* sea salt, clove*), oregano,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (* = organic)

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

Mudajara - a pilaf of lentils, rice, caramelized onions and mild warming spices. Our take on the classic dish deviates a bit from traditon by incorporating the deeply flavorful caramelized onions into the lentils and rice rather than topping the dish with cripsy onions. We recommend topping it with yogurt or tahini sauce. Add some grilled meat or veggies to make it a satisfying meal.

Ingredients: onions,* sprouted green lentils,* Massa Organics brown rice,* olive oil,  Celtic sea salt, cumin seeds,* coriander seeds,* allspice,* cinnamon,* turmeric*   (* = organic)

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

Originally a "rescue recipe" inspired by extra broccoli in our kitchen, this lovely side dish has now joined our stable of recipes. It has little tang, a little earthiness, a little toasty crunch, a little creaminess -- all in a bright olive oil and lemon dressing.  Another option is to turn it into a hot side dish by heating it up with a little bone broth. 

Ingredients: broccoli,* red quinoa,* sheep milk feta, olive oil, Crispy Sprouted Pepitas,* scallions,* garlic,* lemon juice,* preserved lemon,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free and nightshade free.

A Mediterranean classic, our hummus is a delicious snack and a great addition to packed lunches. Also, chickpeas are activated by soaking to increase digestibility and nutrient availability, and then cooked until tender, puréed with Seka Hills olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices. Try it with gluten-free Cult Crackers!

Ingredients: chickpeas,* olive oil, lemon juice,* sesame tahini,* parsley,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, apple cider vinegar,* cumin,* lemon zest,* paprika,* sesame oil,* wild harvested kombu sea vegetable  (* = organic)

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

Our version of a classic olive tapenade, developed by our Fermentation & Preservation team. We blend kalamata olives, Crispy Walnuts, fresh parsley, lemon, garlic, and lovely Seka Hills olive oil. Try it with Sierra Nevada chevre and one of our amazing gluten-free bread offerings.

Ingredients: Kalamata olives (brined in red wine vinegar, sea salt, sunflower oil, grape must), olive oil, parsley,* garlic,* Crispy Walnuts,* lemon juice,* Dijon mustard* (non-grain distilled vinegar, mustard seed, sea salt, clove) (* = organic)

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

May contain pits.

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.

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.