This recipe recreates one of the most popular stews eaten throughout West Africa. It features chicken braised with tomatoes, onions, carrots, cabbage and chiles. Our version is milder than what you would find in West Africa, but still has a bit of a kick! It can be eaten on its own, and is wonderful over rice. 

Ingredients: chicken,* chicken bone broth,* onions,* cabbage,* carrots,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste,* garlic,* scallions,* Celtic sea salt, paprika,* thyme,* celery salt,* curry powder,* black pepper,* habanero peppers,* bay leaves,* cayenne* (*=organic)

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

Chicken and bone broth are simmered with activated brown rice and onions, then thickened with Coastal Hill pastured eggs and plenty of fresh lemon juice for this simple, sumptuous Greek classic. 

Ingredients: chicken meat* and bone broth,* Massa Organics brown rice,* onions,* pastured eggs, lemon juice* and zest,* Celtic sea salt, white pepper,* bay leaves*  (* = organic)

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

Inspired by traditional dishes of Eastern Europe, this soup features a housemade pork sausage seasoned with garlic and sweet smoked paprika, and enriched with a bit of liver. The sausage is roasted, then simmered in broth with fresh cabbage and a variety of mushrooms. Tomato paste adds depth, and the soup is finished with a sprinkling of parsley and a splash of housemade sauerkraut brine. We recommend serving with a dollop of yogurt and a spoonful of sauerkraut, as they do in Eastern Europe.

Ingredients: pastured ground pork, cabbage,* pastured pork trotter bone broth, onions,* mushrooms,* tomato paste,* dried porcini,* shiitake,* chanterelle,* and oyster* mushrooms, pureed beef and pork liver, sauerkraut brine (juice from green cabbage,* Celtic sea salt), parsley,* garlic,* porcini powder,* Celtic sea salt, smoked paprika,* marjoram,* red wine vinegar,* black pepper,* Allstar Applewood Smoked Salt, thyme,* bay leaves*  (* = organic)

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

Our weekly "Meaty Pint." -- now with meatballs.  Our slow-cooked Puttanesca Sauce is packed with umami from kalamata olives, capers, Omega 3-rich anchovies, and of course our chicken bone broth. Broth-based sauces are present in many traditional diets to accompany meaty and starchy dishes, adding the digestive support and nutrient-density of bone broth, alongside nourishing plant foods like cooked tomatoes, olives, onions and herbs. In this dish, organic chicken is mixed with caramelized onions and then simmered in our Puttanesca Sauce. Lovely on it's own, or serve with pasta, rice, roasted potatoes or on a bed of sauteed greens. Add a dollop of pesto for some extra green power!

Ingredients: chicken meatballs (ground chicken,* onions,* pastured eggs,* pureed chicken liver,* garlic,* red lentil flour,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*), chicken bone broth,* onions,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste,* kalamata olives, parsley,* olive oil, capers, garlic,* anchovies, Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* red chile pepper flakes*  (* = organic)

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

*Contains heated olive oil

In this week's "meaty pint," grassfed ground beef is sauteed with fresh mustard greens, ginger, garlic and mild spices, then finished with fresh cilantro and lime juice for a delicious and nutrient-rich main course. We temper in a bit of pureed beef liver for added nutrition. Perfect over rice or just by itself. 

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef,* mustard greens,* onions,* beef bone broth,* cilantro,* lime juice,* lemon juice,* garlic,* ginger,* olive oil, cumin,* Red Boat Fish Sauce (anchovies, sea salt), beef liver,* Celtic sea salt, coriander*  (* = organic)

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

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.

Four 4oz 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 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.

Guisto's polenta is slowly cooked with Straus grassfed milk, butter and yogurt. The creamy polenta is mixed with with spinach and Berkeley's own Belfiore mozzarella cheese and then baked with a topping of more mozzarella and our housemade, broth-based marinara sauce for a gluten-free comfort food redolent with classic Italian flavors.

Ingredients: polenta,* Straus milk,* butter* and yogurt,* marinara sauce (chicken bone broth,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste,* onions,* olive oil, white wine, parsley,* carrots,* garlic,* basil,* oregano,* bay leaves,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* celery salt,* honey), mozzarella, spinach,* Parmigiano Reggiano, lime water for nixtamalization (calcium hydroxide and filtered water), Celtic sea salt, parsley*  (*=organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and contains dairy.

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.

Green beans, carrots, kale and escarole 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,* escarole,* 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.

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,* De Arbol chilis,* cayenne*

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

A twist on traditional Colcannon. This version features cauliflower mashed with plenty of ghee from Straus butter, then combined with sauteed leeks and kale for this low carb take on the classic Irish side dish.

Ingredients: cauliflower,* leeks,* kale,* housemade ghee,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, nightshade-free, GAPS Diet friendly and contains dairy in the form of ghee.

A perfect meal to go! We start with our housemade Caesar Dressing, made with pastured eggs, our own probiotic Cultured Mustard and Omega 3-rich anchovies, then layer tender cooked navy beans, baby kale and spinach, topped with a sprinkling of authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Serve at room temperature. Shake to combine ingredients or pour into a large bowl and toss before serving.

Ingredients: baby kale,* baby spinach,* navy beans* Parmigiano Reggiano,* TSH Caesar Dressing (olive oil, pastured egg yolks,* lemon juice,* lemon zest,* TSH Cultured Mustard (yellow mustard seed,* onion powder,* sweet paprika,* turmeric,* apple cider vinegar,* white wine vinegar,* honey,* sauerkraut brine (juice from green cabbage,* Celtic sea salt)), capers, garlic,* anchovies, black pepper,* kombu*  (* = organic)

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

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. Let it grace your holiday table this week!

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.

Gremolata is parsley-based pesto, traditionally served with Osso Bucco. It is also delicious stirred into rice or white beans, dolloped on steamed fish or scrambled eggs, or used as the base for a salad dressing.

Ingredients: parsley,* Seka Hills olive oil, lemon juice,* garlic,* anchovies, lemon zest,* preserved lemon brine,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper* (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, nightshade-free, dairy-free, Paleo 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 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 on eof 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 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,* Celtic sea salt, caraway seeds,* juniper berries*), 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.

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.

Finally, a truly nutritious carrot cake that doesn't need to be smothered in frosting to be appealing! This lovely cake stands on its own, with just the right balance of density and fluff, sweet and nutty, with coconut oil and browned Straus butter, baked with fresh, naturally sweet local carrots. The sprouted spelt flour is more nutrient-dense and more digestible that ordinary wheat flour.

Ingredients: carrots,* sprouted 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 gluten and dairy.