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 meat and 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.

Polpettini are little meatballs in Italy, and this soup features the seasoned little meaty balls in a saute of leeks and carrots, celery and crimini mushrooms and a variety of dried mushrooms (reconstituted by soaking), with plenty of bone broth and a hint of fresh dill. The polpettini are enriched with liver, bound with pastured eggs, and roasted before going in the soup. Little nuggets of meaty goodness in a nourishing broth with plenty of veg -- what more could you want?

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef,* beef bone broth,* carrots,* celery,* leeks,* crimini mushrooms,* reconstituted criminis, oyster, porcini, shiitake mushrooms,* 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.

Here's a delightful vegan soup featuring first-of-the-season Bay Area asparagus and creamy white baby lima beans with plenty of fresh lemon, parsley, rosemary and thyme. 

Ingredients: asparagus,* baby lima beans,* onions,* leeks,* olive oil, rosemary,* garlic,* parsley,* Celtic sea salt, thyme,* lemon zest,* wild-harvested kombu**  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-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.

Coconut milk and tomatoes come together in this comforting pureed soup, made with onions, tomatoes, herbs, 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 with a grilled cheese sandwich for a classic combo. 

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.

Our weekly Meaty Pint. Known as Sega Wat, this is one of the classic stews of Eritrea and Ethiopia. Our version is made with grassfed beef and carrots, slowly braised in a richly flavored sauce of housemade berbere (a distinctive and complex spice blend) and niter qibbeh (a regional ghee infused with aromatics), tomato paste, red wine, onions, garlic and mineral-rich bone broth. Usually eaten with injera, the flatbread common in the horn of Africa (available in the East Bay at Cafe Colucci; also available in a gluten-free version), it can also be eaten by itself, or paired with sourdough bread, naan, tortillas, rice or couscous. 

Ingredients: grassfed beef,* onions,* beef bone broth,* carrots,* tomato paste,* ghee,* red wine,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, ginger,* paprika,* cardamom,* cumin,* black pepper,* turmeric,* coriander,* cinnamon,* nutmeg,* allspice,* cloves,* cayenne,* fenugreek*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, contains dairy in the form of clarified butter and is GAPS Diet-friendly.

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.

Traditionally called a Cottage Pie in England, this is just like a Shepherd's Pie, but with beef instead of lamb. Sauteed with onions, tomato paste, herbs and a bit of beef liver for extra nutrition, the filling is baked under a layer of rich mashed Yukon Gold potatoes (with housemade cultured kefir) for a hearty and nourishing main dish.

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef,* potatoes,* onions,* tomato paste,* kefir-cultured milk,* Straus butter,* beef bone broth,* parsley,* beef liver,* Celtic sea salt, thyme,* sage,* white pepper,* bay leaves,* nutmeg*  (* = organic)

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

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.

This marinade is loaded with fresh herbs and garlic, and the tenderizing flavors of balsamic vinegar and lime juice. These raw marinated chicken legs are ready for the grill, the fajita skillet, or the oven.

They thaw fairly quickly in the tin. Once thawed, roast them covered at 350 degrees for about 1 hour or until meat separates from the bone. Halfway through cooking, remove lid and baste with sauce and finish cooking. Wonderful over rice or greens, or to make a meal of a salad or vegetable soup.

Ingredients: raw chicken legs,* Seka Hills olive oil, balsamic vinegar,* lime juice,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, parsley,* sage,* rosemary,* thyme,* black pepper*  (* = organic)

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

Traditionally, Fattoush salads feature crispy toasted pita chips. We wanted to keep it grain-free, so we've added French green lentils instead. This lovely mix of romaine hearts, the first local cherry tomatoes and thin-skinned cucumbers of the season and sheep feta features a sprightly sumac and mint vinaigrette. 

Ingredients: romaine hearts,* green lentils,* cucumbers,* cherry tomatoes,* sheep feta cheese, sumac vinaigrette (olive oil, red wine vinegar,* fresh lemon juice,* mint,* ground sumac,* Celtic sea salt, garlic,* black pepper*)  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian and gluten-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,* Celtic sea salt), 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.

Our version of a classic olive tapenade, developed by our Fermentation & Preservation team. We use California grown kalamata olives, Crispy Walnuts, fresh parsley, lemon, garlic, and lovely Seka Hills olive oil. Try it with Sierra Nevada chevre and Morell's bread.

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.

Fresh dandelion greens are pureed with Seka Hills olive oil, garlic, pepitas, preserved lemon, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese for a piquant pesto sauce. It can be dolloped on fish or meat, or used to dress lettuces, bean salad or pasta, or served with polenta, rice or any other cooked grain. A great way to get your green on!

Ingredients: olive oil, dandelion greens,* pepitas,* Parmigiano Reggiano,* preserved lemon brine,* lemon juice,* preserved lemon,* garlic,* turmeric,* black pepper,* Celtic sea salt  (*=organic)

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

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. 

Incredibly light with a slight crisp of a crust on top, this luscious gluten-free treat is not to be missed. It features a combination of flours — almond, coconut, rice and potato. We blend this with pastured eggs, local Seka Hills olive oil and sour cream.

Ingredients: coconut flour,* rice flour,* potato flour,* sour cream,* pastured eggs,* coconut palm sugar,* almond flour,* olive oil, cocoa powder,* Dandy Blend (soluble extracts of roasted barley, rye, chicory root, dandelion root and beet root), arrowroot, vanilla extract, baking soda, baking powder, Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free.**

**Dandy Blend is made of the water-soluble extracts of five ingredients; three roots and two grains (barley and rye), not from the ingredients themselves. The ingredients are roasted, covered with hot water, and allowed to steep. The water, with the soluble portions of all the components, is separated from the grounds. The remaining fine brown powder left is what becomes Dandy Blend. All the gluten and other water-insoluble substances are left behind.