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.

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.

We've used beef instead of lamb for this traditonal dish. Grassfed beef is coated in a Middle-Eastern spice blend called baharat, then braised until tender with Yukon gold potatoes, chickpeas, onions, tomato paste and garlic. The dish is finished with plenty of fresh parsley, mint, and lemon zest.

Ingredients: grassfed beef,* beef bone broth,* potatoes,* onions,* chickpeas,* tomato paste,* garlic,* fresh mint,* parsley,* Celtic sea salt, lemon zest & juice,* oregano,* black pepper,* paprika,* cumin seed,* coriander,* allspice,* cinnamon,* cardamom,* mace,* bay leaves* 

(* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.

Our weekly Meaty Pint! Grassfed beef is sauteed with onions and fresh basil, spices and herbs, then enriched with liver for a delicious dish that can be eaten as is or served over rice, pasta, or potatoes. Top with a dollop of yogurt cream.

Ingredients: ground beef,* onions,* beef bone broth,* tomato paste,* basil,* garlic,* beef liver,* lemon juice,* olive oil, Celtic sea salt, apple cider vinegar,* thyme,* oregano,* cinnamon,* allspice,* bay leaves*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-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,* sprouted 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

Our version of the classic, with poached chicken, red onion, celery, raisins 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,* 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*), red onion,* celery,* raisins,* curry powder,* lemon juice,* parsley,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper* (*=organic) 

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

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.

Stovetop reheating: cut into pieces and place in a pan with a bit of broth or water. Lid the pan and gently steam over medium-low heat until it reaches desired temperature throughout.

Oven reheating: remove paper lid and cover with foil, then place in oven pre-heated to 325° for 30-40 minutes or until warm throughout.

We'll go head-to-head with any mac & cheese! California brown rice is soaked overnight in enzymatic water, then steamed and mixed with Straus butter and milk, along with pastured eggs. We add sauteed kale, leeks, baby spinach, plenty of Sierra Nevada Graziers raw grassfed cheddar, and our own Yogurt Cream. It's all baked until golden for a delicious, classic casserole that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and is a big hit with kids! 

Ingredients: brown rice,* Sierra Nevada Graziers raw cheddar cheese,* pastured eggs,* kale,* spinach,* leeks,* Straus milk,* Yogurt Cream,* butter,* Celtic sea salt, nutmeg*  (* = organic)

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

Stovetop reheating: cut into pieces and place in a pan with a bit of broth or water. Lid the pan and gently steam over medium-low heat until it reaches desired temperature throughout.

Oven reheating: remove paper lid and cover with foil, then place in oven pre-heated to 325° for 30-40 minutes or until warm throughout.

Comes frozen this week. 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, 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, Dijon mustard* (water, mustard seed,* vinegar,* salt, turmeric,* spice*), thyme,* black pepper,* mace,* cloves*  (*=organic)

Recipe contains butter.

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.

This lovely and simple tonic infuses the flavors and healing powers of seasonal greens into our chicken bone broth. Enjoy as is, make it a soup with chicken or beans, sauteed vegetables and fresh herbs, or use it as a base to cook your rice or beans and give them a subtly rich, herbaceous flavor!

Ingredients: chicken bone broth* infused with fennel,* asparagus,* parsley,* Bernie's Best apple cider vinegar,* marjoram-infused white wine vinegar,* Celtic sea salt  (*=organic)

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

Variations of this classic seasonal soup can be found on tables from Provence to Genoa. Navy beans are simmered in housemade vegetable broth with onions, leeks, carrots, cabbage, kale and a fresh puree of basil and Seka Hills olive oil. Try it with a sprinkling of Parmesan.

Ingredients: vegetable broth (filtered water, onions, carrots, celery),* carrots,* leeks,* chard,* kale,* cabbage,* navy beans,* onions,* olive oil, basil puree (basil,* olive oil), Celtic sea salt, parsley,* sage,* bay leaves,* kombu sea vegetable, sage-infused white wine vinegar* (* = organic)

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

This lovely, dairy-free cauliflower puree is scented with fresh ginger and lemongrass, then blended with coconut milk for a nourishing soup that is finished with cilantro and fresh-squeezed lemon and lime juice.

Ingredients: cauliflower,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* onions,* lemongrass,* coconut oil,* cilantro,* ginger,* lemon juice,* lime juice,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

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

Savor the last of Gazpacho season! Over 100 pounds of ripe, local tomatoes came rolling off the vines and into our kitchen this weekend. Slow-roasted Early Girl tomatoes are blended with fresh heirloom tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, red onion, sweet peppers and carrots, with a splash of our probiotic sauerkraut brine. A delightful change of pace on a warm day. What could be better? And where else will you find a probiotic, organic gazpacho? Chop a little fresh basil as a garnish, try it with a dollop of yogurt or toast from one of our artisanal bread bakers dipped in Seka Hills olive oil! 

Ingredients: fresh tomatoes,* celery,* carrots,* cucumbers,* red bell peppers,* red onions,* olive oil,  parsley,* garlic,* red wine vinegar,* sauerkraut brine (juice from green cabbage,* Celtic sea salt), white wine vinegar,* lemon juice,* Celtic sea salt (*=organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free and GAPS Diet-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. Try it with this week's Tahini Yogurt Sauce with Lemon. 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.

Reheating Instructions: If frozen, let thaw in refrigerator at least 8 hours before reheating.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Remove cardboard lid from tin. Cover tin with foil and put in oven for 15 minutes.  Remove foil and return to oven for 5-10 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

A perfect meal to go! For this version we've omitted the baby kale and spinach and are using lacinato kale.  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, lacinato kale, 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: lacinato kale,* 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.)

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.

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 and this week's Tahini Yogurt Sauce with Lemon!

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.

Organic sesame tahini is combined with Straus yogurt, Seka Hills olive oil, lemon juice, scallions and spices for a bright, probiotic taste on the classic.  Try it this week with our Middle Eastern Lentils and Rice (Mujadara) or our Hummus.

Ingredients: Straus yogurt,* sesame tahini,* olive oil, lemon juice,* scallions,* cumin,* Celtic sea salt, paprika,* black pepper*  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free and contains dairy. The recipe is nut free, but the sesame tahini is made on equipment that also processes other tree nuts and seeds.

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.

Infused with lime zest, the tang of freshly squeezed lime juice is balanced with the sweetness of honey, then set with Great Lakes gelatin before being topped with a layer of coconut cream gelatina.

Ingredients: filtered water, lime juice,* coconut milk (guar gum-free),* raw honey, grassfed beef gelatin,* lime zest,* vanilla extract,* Celtic sea salt, lime essential oil* (* = organic)

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

Rather than using grain flour, our Paleo Banana Bread is made with almond, cassava (a new addiiton to the recipe) and coconut flours. The result is a satisfying sweet treat that is not only gluten-free, but low in carbohydrates and higher in protein than your ordinary banana bread. Enjoy! 

Ingredients: bananas,* pastured eggs,* almond flour (organic blanched almonds),* cassava flour, maple syrup,* coconut oil,* coconut flour,* vanilla extract,* baking soda,* baking powder, nutmeg,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

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