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 Massa Organics 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,* Mass Organics 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.

Our classic beef soup features grassfed beef, slowly simmered in a mineral-rich bone broth with cauliflower and chard. The soup is seasoned with onions, tomato paste and mild savory herbs and spices.

Ingredients: grassfed beef,* beef bone broth,* onions,* cauliflower* celery,* carrots,* chard,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste,* Celtic sea salt, apple cider vinegar,* thyme,* garlic,* mustard seeds,* celery seeds,* black pepper,* bay leaves*  (* = organic)

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

Keema is a classic South Asian dish, popular in both India and Pakistan. In this version, Regenerative-Certified, grassfed ground beef from Carman Ranch is simmered with soaked red lentils, ginger and a mild traditional spice blend. A bit of pureed beef liver is mixed in for a nutrient-dense boost. The Keema is finished with crushed tomatoes, cilantro, and lemon juice for a delicious dish that can be eaten by itself or over rice, and would be perfect with a dollop of yogurt.

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef and bone broth, red lentils*, onions,* crushed tomatoes,* cilantro,* lemon juice,* beef liver, ginger,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, garam masala spice blend (cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, black pepper, coriander),* coriander,* cumin,* cayenne*  (* = organic)

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

Our latest Meaty Pint! This dish features our Marinara Sauce with Fresh Basil.  We start with onions and carrots simmered in white wine and chicken bone broth reduction with garlic and parsley then add fresh basil and combine this delicious sauce with chicken meatballs for a satisfying dish on its own or served with polenta, rice or pasta.

Ingredients: chicken meatballs (ground chicken,* onions,* pastured eggs,* pureed chicken liver,* garlic,* sprouted red lentil flour,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*) and chicken bone broth,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste,* onions,* olive oil, white wine,* carrots,* basil,* parsley,* garlic,* Allstar Organics celery salt,* Celtic sea salt, basil,* oregano,* unfiltered California honey, black pepper,* bay leaves*  (*=organic)

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

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.

Spaghetti squash is roasted, scooped and then topped with our wonderful meaty Ragu Bolognese with a sprinkling of Parmigiano Reggiano. This gluten-free and GAPS Diet-friendly dish is reminiscent of classic spaghetti with meat sauce. Melt some cheese on top for a starch-free alternative to Lasagne Bolognese.

Ingredients: spaghetti squash,* Ragu Bolognese (grassfed ground beef* and pastured pork, tomato paste and puree,* beef bone broth,* onions,* carrots,* celery,* parsley,* beef and pork liver,* Celtic sea salt, garlic,* marjoram,* oregano,* black pepper,* bay leaves*), olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano*  (*=organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and GAPS Diet-friendly (contains heated olive oil).

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.

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.

For this rich and comforting soup we simmer diced beets and cabbage with carrots in a rich vegetable broth with a bit of tomato paste and a sprinkling of caraway seeds. It is finished with our own sauerkraut brine. Heat and eat as is, or with a big dollop of yogurt cream on top. Try it with a slice of toasted Bread SRSLY Gluten-free Bread and plenty of butter.

Ingredients: beets,* carrots,* onions,* cabbage,* celery,* tomato paste,* sauerkraut brine (juice from green cabbage,* Celtic sea salt), olive oil, Celtic sea salt, caraway seeds,* black pepper,* bay leaves*  (* = organic) 

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

Local carrots are sautéed until tender with onions, pureed with coconut milk, lightly scented with ginger and balanced with a bit of orange juice. This vegan soup is delicious and nourishing.

Ingredients: carrots,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* onions,* coconut oil,* vegetable stock (filtered water, celery,* onions,* ginger,* thyme,* sage,* oregano,* bay leaves*), orange juice & zest,* lemon juice,* lime juice,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

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

Simply delicious and satisfying. Large butter beans from Iacopi Farm in Half Moon Bay are soaked and then slowly simmered with sage and garlic for flavor and a little kombu for digestibility and nutrition. Once the beans are tender, they are seasoned with fresh sage, Seka Hills olive oil, white wine vinegar, and a bit of white pepper.

Ingredients: butter beans, Seka Hills olive oil, white wine vinegar*, sage,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, white pepper,* kombu  (* = organic)

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

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.

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 with gluten-free Cult Crackers!

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). 

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.

Aster Tezare grew up in Eritrea where everyone kept a jar of kemem tsebhi on hand to add to lentils, beans, or rice or to spread on bread such as injera. This version of the condiment is pureed with a combination of parsley, ginger, roasted and raw garlic, and Seka Hills olive oil. It is perfect for stirring into broth or for topping soup, stew, fish, grains, or chicken for added brightness and flavor. Aster, who was our sister in the kitchen before moving to Sacramento, claims it will cure any cold. 

Ingredients: garlic,* ginger,* parsley,* olive oil, Celtic sea salt (*=organic)

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

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.

Sweetened with maple syrup and palm sugar, this tapioca pudding highlights the flavor of fragrant vanilla beans as well as the special sweetness of maple.

Ingredients: tapioca pearls,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* maple syrup,* palm sugar,* filtered water, pastured eggs,* tapioca starch,* vanilla extract,* Celtic sea salt, vanilla beans*  (* = organic)

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

Our new Oatmeal Raisin Cake was created by our cook and baker Linda. It's made with TSH Oatmeal, cassava, almond and coconut flours. The result is a lightly sweetened, satisfying gluten-free treat.  Enjoy! 

Ingredients: TSH Oatmeal (steelcut oats,* Celtic sea salt, cardamom*), Straus milk,* cassava flour,* coconut oil,* palm sugar,* almond flour,* pastured eggs,* raisins,* coconut flour,* baking powder, cinnamon,* Celtic sea salt, apple cider vinegar*  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and gluten-free (note: while oats are a naturally gluten-free grain, these oats come from a facility that also processes grains with gluten, so they are not certified gluten free).