This dairy-free soup features wild mushrooms and locally grown, traditionally hand-harvested wild rice. It marries beautifully with our mix of wild and crimini mushrooms, chicken, Lundberg brown rice, Madeira wine and herbs.

Ingredients: chicken meat and bone broth,* Lundberg brown rice,* wild rice,* crimini mushrooms,* onions,* dried porcini,* shiitake,* oyster* mushrooms, Madeira wine, parsley,* garlic, Celtic sea salt, porcini powder,* thyme,* black pepper,* bay leaves,* carrot* (* = organic).  

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

This old-fashioned chicken soup features local carrots, leeks and celery sauteed with fresh herbs in the traditional mirepoix, then simmered in mineral-rich bone broth with plenty of chicken. It is finished with fresh herbs for a nutritive and delicious soup that also makes a perfect base for Chicken-Noodle, Chicken Soup with Rice or Matzo Ball soup. 

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

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

This chili starts with grassfed, Regenerative Certified ground beef from Carman Ranch, simmered with California-grown Pleasant Grove black beans cooked in beef bone broth, carrots, celery, onions, tomato paste, garlic and mild savory spices. Unlike probably any other chili you've ever eaten, ours is enriched with bone broth and a bit of beef beef liver for added nutrition. Add some diced avocado, and top it with shredded Sierra Nevada raw cow or goat cheddar!

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef, beef broth, black beans,* onions,* carrots,* celery,* tomato paste,* garlic,* beef liver, cumin,* oregano,* marjoram,* paprika,* apple cider vinegar,* Celtic sea salt, aji chile paste (aji chiles, citric acid),* chili powder,* black pepper,* coriander,* smoked paprika,* cinnamon,* bay leaves,* chipotle powder,* cayenne*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.

The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) considers black beans "legal" while the Gut and Psychology Syndrome Diet (GAPS) considers them "illegal." 

Grassfed beef from Marin Sun Farms is slowly braised in a rich broth-based gravy with onions and red wine. We add sweet carrots and cook until just tender, and finish with a sprinkling of fresh parsley for this traditional holiday dish.  Try it this week with our Creamy Horseradish Sauce.

Ingredients: grassfed beef* and bone broth,* onions,* carrots,* red wine,* garlic,* parsley,* Celtic sea salt, bay leaves,* black pepper*

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

A variation on the classic! This no mayo version made with slow cooked confit chicken breasts adds a silky moist texture flavored with chicken fat. The salad is elevated with a tangy and bright sesame ginger dressing.

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 breasts,* red cabbage,* celery,* carrots,* olive oil, scallions,* cilantro,* rice vinegar,* coconut aminos,* ginger,* garlic,* toasted black sesame seeds* toasted sesame oil,* apple cider vinegar,* lime juice,* Celtic sea salt  (*=organic) 

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

No need to (fly to New York and) wait in line at Zabar's! This traditional Ashkenazi Jewish spread, a dairy-free cousin to our regular Chicken Liver Pâté (which is available frozen this week), is a recipe developed by our lunch maker supreme Danielle Deibert. It's a great, nourishing holiday appetizer, savory breakfast dish or anytime snack. Organic chicken livers are sauteed with our own "fatastic" chicken schmaltz (made with caramelized onions), chopped and mixed with hard-boiled pastured eggs and fresh herbs.  

Ingredients: chicken livers,* pastured eggs,* onions,* housemade Chicken Schmaltz* (fat infused with caramelized onions*), dry Madeira wine, parsley,* thyme,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (* = organic)

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

This time around we're using fresh-frozen organic corn. Budins are cooked custards, similar to frittatas, and can be enjoyed hot, cold or room temperature. The corn is sauteed with scallions in Straus butter, then baked with Straus milk, pastured eggs, Sierra Nevada grassfed cheddar and a bit of corn flour (soaked overnight in lime water, a traditional process known as nixtimalization they increases digestibility and nutrient availability). The result is a luscious treat that marries savory and sweet.

Ingredients: pastured eggs, corn,* cheddar cheese*, Straus milk* and unsalted butter,* onions,* corn flour,* scallions,* Celtic sea salt, nutmeg* (*=organic)

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

Four 4 ounce patties. A delicious vegan burger, featuring soaked lentils, sunflower seeds, fresh veggies and herbs. We took our Lentil Veggie Burger Dough and made the patties for you!

Cooking Instructions: Pan-fry (in frozen form or partially thawed) for a nourishing, inexpensive and GAPS Diet-friendly meal.  Dip into our wonderful Rustic Cultured Mustard, or a sauce of your own devising. 

Ingredients: French green lentils,* carrots,* onions,* celery,* sunflower seeds,* sprouted lentil flour,* garlic,* olive oil, porcini powder,* Celtic sea salt, lemon juice,* oregano,* bay leaf*  (* = organic)

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

Onions are slowly caramelized in olive oil, then simmered in our beef bone broth with fresh thyme, bay leaves, and dry white wine for the classic base for French Onion Soup. You can add your own sliced toasted bread and then melt some Graziers cheese on top for a complete, nutrient-dense meal! This soup also makes a perfect base for a pot roast — just add a jar to a crock pot with a one-pound roast and let it simmer.

Ingredients: onions,* grassfed beef bone broth, white wine,* olive oil, Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* fresh and dried thyme,* bay leaves* (*=organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.* *Contains heated olive oil

In the tradition of cold borscht comes this bright, refreshing and probiotic-rich chilled soup. In Lithuania, the soup is known as "Pickled Beet Apotheosis," so you know they were not messing around! Housemade vegetable stock flavored with dill is the base, and Straus yogurt, our own lactofermented Beet Kvass, sauerkraut brine and Bernie's raw apple cider vinegar all add a bright probiotic zing. 

Ingredients: beets,* yogurt,* vegetable stock (filtered water, onions,* carrots,* celery*), onions,* apple cider vinegar,* olive oil, sauerkraut brine (fermented juice from green cabbage,* Celtic sea salt), Beet Kvass (filtered water, juice from beets,* yogurt whey,* Celtic sea salt), dill,* scallions,* Celtic sea salt, bay leaves*  (* = organic)

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

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.

The squash is roasted and then combined with a roux of ground Crispy Pepitas and pureed with sauteed onions and olive oil for a delicious, simple soup that will bring color and flavor to your table. 

Ingredients: butternut squash,* onions,* Crispy Pepitas,* olive oil, lemon juice,* Celtic sea salt, thyme,* nutmeg*  (* = organic)

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

Typically eaten at Rosh Hashanah, Tzimmes is a traditional side dish that celebrates the sweetness of life. Our version is made with a variety of sweet potatoes, dried fruit and spices, simmered together and finished with orange juice. Try adding to your next beef stew. "To make a big tzimmes over something" is a Yinglish expression that means to make a big fuss. This is perhaps because of all the slicing, mixing, and stirring that go into the preparation of the dish. Serve as a side dish with the Braised Pot Roast with Carrots.

Ingredients: sweet potatoes,* onions*, Straus unsalted butter,* dried apricots,* prunes,* orange juice,* sucanat, Celtic sea salt, cinnamon* (*= organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free and contains dairy.

We've done the work for you! We've scooped our Falafel Dough made with raw chickpeas “activated” by overnight soaking to increase digestibility and nutrient availability into one ounce balls and froze them. They are ready to pan-fry, air-fry or bake.  These falafel balls are a thick puree of chickpeas, onions, garlic, parsley and mild but flavorful spices. Perfect for a quick meal!  Try it with this week's Tahini Yogurt Sauce with Lemon or our Creamy Horseradish Sauce.

Ingredients: chickpeas,* onions,* parsley,* olive oil, garlic,* cumin,* lemon juice,* paprika,* Celtic sea salt, coriander,* cayenne*  (* = organic)

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

Cooking Instructions: Cook straight from freezer.

In pan use use approximately 1/2" of your favorite oil or cooking fat.  Cook between 6 to 8 minutes turning falafel balls over halfway through. For oven cooking: preheat oven to 350, place falafel balls on parchment lined sheet pan. (The parchment lining the tin can be used.) Drizzle or spray with falafel balls with oil. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. 

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,* French 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.

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 Persian 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.

Red beets are steamed until tender, then tossed with blanched onions, dill, olive oil, Bernie's Best Raw Apple Cider Vinegar, and probiotic sauerkraut brine from our housemade krauts for a delicious condiment or an addition to a salad.

Ingredients: red beets,* onions,* apple cider vinegar,* sauerkraut brine (juice from green cabbage,* Celtic sea salt), olive oil, Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* dill*  (*=organic)

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

Lovely local eggplant are roasted and peeled, then blended with sesame tahini, olive oil, lemon, garlic and cumin for a classic that makes a luscious dipping sauce for pita bread or vegetables. A portion of the roasted eggplant is smoked for additional flavor. Try it this week with the irresistable, gluten-free Cult Crackers!

Ingredients: eggplant,* sesame tahini,* olive oil, lemon juice,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, cumin,* smoked paprika*  (* = organic)

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

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).

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.

Better bitters! Fresh, full-bodied organic horseradish makes a great accompaniment to a holiday crudite platter. Incorporated into our house-made mayonnaise, it also gives you a shot of probiotics, Omega 3s and other healthy fats. Serve it as a dip with raw vegetables, at your holiday table and at lunch the rest of the week. It also makes a great accompaniment to roast beef, fish, hamburgers, or sandwiches. Warning: it is addictively delicious!  Try it with Braised Beef Pot Roast this week.

Ingredients: yogurt cream,* olive oil, pastured egg yolks,*^ fresh horseradish,* white wine vinegar,* Dijon mustard* (non-grain distilled vinegar, mustard seed, salt, clove), Celtic sea salt, lemon juice,* black pepper* (* = organic) ^ = Contains uncooked and unpasteurized eggs.

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

Our new Apple Honey Cake was created just in time for Rosh Hashana celebrations, but it's an ecumenical seasonal dessert or snack anyone can celebrate! It's made with Bernie's Best applesauce from Sonoma, coconut and cassava flours, pastured eggs and unfiltered California honey. The result is a satisfying gluten-free treat. Warm up to bring out all the flavor, and you can drizzle with honey and/or serve with sliced apples.  

Ingredients: apples,* pastured eggs,* coconut oil,* cassava flour,* applesauce,* honey, raisins,* coconut flour,* cinnamon,* baking soda,* vanilla,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free.

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.