Spring 12 Menu 5/11-17

If you can't get to the farm, we'll bring the farm to you! Local organic chicken is simmered in mineral-rich bone broth with summer squash, chard and leeks and parsley and fresh herbs from Bay Area family farms.

Ingredients: chicken,* chicken bone broth,* summer squash,* leeks,* celery,* onions,* chard,* parsley,* thyme,* sage,* Celtic sea salt, rosemary,* bay leaves* (*= organic)

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

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*  (* = organic).  

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

Inspired by traditional dishes of Eastern Europe, this soup features a housemade pork sausage seasoned with garlic and sweet smoked paprika, and enriched with a bit of liver. The sausage is roasted, then simmered in broth with fresh cabbage and a variety of mushrooms. Tomato paste adds depth, and the soup is finished with a sprinkling of parsley and a splash of housemade sauerkraut brine. We recommend serving with a dollop of yogurt and a spoonful of sauerkraut, as they do in Eastern Europe.

Ingredients: pastured ground pork, cabbage,* pastured pork trotter bone broth, onions,* mushrooms,* tomato paste,* dried shiitake,* portobello,* maitake,* and oyster* mushrooms, pureed beef liver, sauerkraut brine (juice from green cabbage,* Celtic sea salt, caraway seeds,* juniper berries*), parsley,* garlic,* porcini powder,* Celtic sea salt, smoked paprika,* marjoram,* red wine vinegar,* black pepper,* Allstar Applewood Smoked Salt, thyme,* bay leaves*  (* = organic) 

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

A dairy-free version of the Indian favorite, featuring our scrumptious, broth-based Coconut Tikka Masala Sauce. Broth-based sauces were integral to many traditional diets as a way to bring the digestive-supporting qualities of bone broth to meaty and starchy dishes. Ours starts with an infusion of fresh ginger in chicken broth, combined with freshly toasted and ground traditional spices, tomato and rich coconut milk. Then we simmer chicken meatballs with the sauce. Perfection! Lovely by itself, or over rice, quinoa, lentils or chickpeas, steamed sweet potatoes or sauteed spinach.

Ingredients: chicken meatballs (ground chicken,* onions,* pastured eggs,* pureed chicken liver,* garlic,* sprouted lentil flour,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*) and chicken bone broth,* onions,* coconut milk (guar gum-free),* tomato paste,* ginger,* garlic,* paprika,* coconut oil,* lemon juice,* cumin,* coconut flour,* Celtic sea salt, coriander,* cinnamon,* cardamom,* black pepper,* cayenne*  (* = organic)

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

In this week's "meaty pint," grassfed ground beef is sauteed with fresh mustard greens, ginger, garlic and mild spices, then finished with fresh cilantro and lime juice for a delicious and nutrient-rich main course. We temper in a bit of pureed beef liver for added nutrition. Perfect over rice or just by itself. 

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef,* mustard greens,* onions,* beef bone broth,* cilantro,* lime juice,* lemon juice,* garlic,* ginger,* olive oil, cumin,* Red Boat Fish Sauce (anchovies, sea salt), beef liver,* Celtic sea salt, coriander*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly (contains heated olive oil).

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.

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.

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 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. Marin Sun Farms ground pork is seasoned with onions, scallions and ginger, then enriched with pork liver, Celtic sea salt and black pepper. These patties come raw, frozen and ready-to-cook.

Ingredients: ground pastured pork, onions,* scallions,* ginger,* pork & beef liver, Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (*=organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-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 asparagus,* fennel,* parsley,* dandelion,* Bernie's Best apple cider vinegar,* marjoram-infused white wine vinegar,* marjoram,* Celtic sea salt  (*=organic).

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

A luscious bisque featuring summer squash is simmered and pureed with fresh basil. It is thickened and enriched with a smooth, housemade macadamia nut butter. Delicious hot, but you can also thin it out a bit and enjoy it cold. 

Ingredients: summer squash,* onions,* celery,* macadamia nuts,* garlic,* basil,* olive oil, Celtic sea salt, marjoram,* white pepper,* turmeric  (* = organic)

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

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. 

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.

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.)

Escarole is one of the classic and deeply nourishing greens that is prized in Europe but sadly lacking in the American diet. Escarole's tender leaves have a hint of bitterness which is balanced in this dish by braising it in tomato broth with bay leaves for a rich and delicious "brodo." It is finished with grated Parmigiano Reggiano and black pepper. Add bone broth and re-season for a soup, or try serving it over polenta, rice, or pasta. Also great with Italian sausage or your favorite white fish.

Ingredients: escarole,* onions,* tomato puree and paste,* Parmigiano Reggiano,* olive oil, Celtic sea salt, garlic, black pepper,* bay leaves*  (*=organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, GAPS Diet-friendly, and contains Parmigiano Reggiano.

French green lentils are slow-simmered in our chicken bone broth and dry white wine with fresh vegetables and herbs until tender. Lovely, local Seka Hills olive oil adds richness, and the lentils are finished with herb-infused white wine vinegar and parsley. 

Ingredients: French green lentils,* chicken bone broth,* onions,* carrots,* celery,* white wine,* parsley,* olive oil, garlic,* Celtic sea salt, marjoram-infused white wine vinegar,* thyme,* black pepper,* bay leaves,* sage* (*=organic) 

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

This lovely and unexpected seasonal combination was crafted by our chefs. Shiitake mushrooms are pickled in coconut aminos, fresh ginger and raw Bernie's Best apple cider vinegar, and combined with baby greens, our own activated Crispy Walnuts and roasted slices of fresh young fennel. Shake the jar, and a nutritious dandelion vinaigrette brings this salad to life!

Ingredients: fennel bulbs,* baby arugula,* baby spinach,* olive oil, Crispy Walnuts,* coconut aminos,* apple cider vinegar,* shiitake mushrooms,* lemon juice,* ginger,*  Cultured Honey Mustard (yellow mustard seed,* onion powder,* sweet paprika,* turmeric,* apple cider vinegar,* white wine vinegar,* honey,* brine of Classic Kraut (green cabbage,* Celtic sea salt)), dandelion greens,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (* = organic)

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

This vegetarian pâté is rich with crimini and shiitake mushrooms sauteed in butter, deglazed with balsamic vinegar then pureed with toasted Crispy Walnuts for an amazingly rich treat! Spread it on gluten-free Cult Crackers, celery, or one of the delicious breads we offer.

Ingredients: crimini mushrooms,* Crispy Walnuts,* onions,* butter,* shiitake mushrooms,* garlic, parsley,* olive oil, thyme,* balsamic vinegar,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (* = organic)

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

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,* Celtic sea salt, caraway seeds,* juniper berries*), 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.

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.

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.