This traditional soup is a favorite in Scotland and Ireland. In our version, pastured chicken is simmered with an abundance of Riverdog Farm leeks ("leekies") in bone broth with Lundberg brown rice, celery, onions, thyme and bay leaves, finished with fresh parsley and a sprinkling of minced dried plums.

Ingredients: Pastured chicken* and bone broth,* leeks,* Lundberg brown rice* onions,* celery,* prunes (dried plums),* olive oil, Celtic sea salt, lemon juice,* parsley,* thyme,* sage,* black pepper,* bay leaves*  (* = organic)

Recipe is dairy-free.

Chicken is simmered with butternut squash and collards, along with celery and onions in a mineral-rich bone broth seasoned with tomato paste, garlic, and just a hint of spice.

Ingredients: chicken* and bone broth,* butternut squash,* onions,* celery,* collard greens,* tomato paste,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, apple cider vinegar,* paprika,* smoked paprika,* Allstar Organics Applewood Smoked Salt, black pepper,* bay leaves,* celery seed,* cayenne*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-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." 

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. 

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 (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.

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.

Directions: Best eaten hot or warm. Reheat slices in a covered pan with a little milk or water, or remove lid and place entire pie in a preheated 350° oven for 20-30 minutes or until warmed through.

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.

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 delicious soup is a dairy-free version of a cream of mushroom soup, with abundant mushrooms and a great depth of flavor.

Ingredients: crimini mushrooms,* onions,* filtered water, Seka Hills olive oil, parsley,* dried porcini,* shiitake,* oyster* mushrooms, thyme,* Allstar Organics celery salt,* porcini powder,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic) 

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, black pepper-free and GAPS/Paleo-diets friendly.

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.

This delightful vegetarian soup features a beautiful local bean. These succulent butter beans from Iacopi Family Farm in Half Moon Bay are simmered in a vegetable broth with tomatoes, kale, escarole, rosemary and garlic, with a hint of authentic Parmigiano Reggiano for a luscious, nourishing soup. 

Ingredients: butter beans, escarole,* onions,* kale,* carrots,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste* and puree,* Parmigiano Reggiano,* garlic,* olive oil, rosemary,* thyme,* Celtic sea salt, wild-foraged kombu  (* = organic)

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

For this Northern Indian dish, Yukon Gold potatoes are simmered with tomato puree, ginger, and an array of spices. Try serving it with a dollop of yogurt cream and Indian bread for a delicious side dish.

Ingredients: potatoes,* tomato puree,* coconut oil,* ginger,* Celtic sea salt, brown mustard seeds,* cumin seeds,* turmeric, fennel seeds,* nigella (kalonji) seeds,* fenugreek,* red chile pepper flakes,* cayenne (*= organic)

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

A beautiful, probiotic, vinegar-free salad with a wonderful burst of citrus flavor. It features our Golden Guardian Kraut, and the dressing includes orange juice that has been cooked down until thick and aromatic. Blanched carrots and vibrant greens complement the kraut, along with sprouted and toasted pumpkin seeds. A perfect meal to go! 

Ingredients: baby arugula,* Golden Guardian Kraut (green cabbage,* turmeric,* Celtic sea salt, ginger,* garlic,* lemon zest,* black pepper*  (* = organic) 

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

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.

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. Try it this week with our Osso Bucco Over Risotto casserole.

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.

A layer of blueberry gelatina topped with a coconut cream-layer infused with lemon zest makes a refreshing and nourishing dessert.

Ingredients: blueberry juice,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* unfiltered honey, grassfed beef gelatin, lemon zest,* vanilla extract,* Celtic sea salt, pure lemon essential oil*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, GAPS/Paleo Diets-friendly and not vegetarian.

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.