Spring 7 Menu 4/07-13

Chicken and bone broth are simmered with activated brown rice and onions, then thickened with Coastal Hill pastured eggs and plenty of fresh lemon juice for this simple, sumptuous Greek classic. A few slivers of shredded carrot were inadvertently added to this dish, which normally contains no carrot. It's almost imperceptible, but in case anyone is avoiding carrots or root vegetables, we wanted you to know. 

Ingredients: chicken meat* and bone broth,* Massa Organics brown rice,* onions,* pastured eggs, lemon juice* and zest,* carrots,* Celtic sea salt, white pepper,* bay leaves*  (* = organic)

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

Limited Quantity Onions and a bit of garlic are sauteed in olive oil, and then simmered over low heat with tomato paste, beef bone broth, bay leaves, as well as a bit of red wine vinegar and sucanat to make a nutrient-dense, delicious red sauce that has a balance of sweet and sour. This sauce is great with hamburgers, and makes a delicious substitute for ketchup. Try it with meatballs or meatloaf, rice, polenta, or veggies. Mix with our Yogurt or Piima Cream for a wonderfully rich and creamy version. Broth-based sauces make every meal more digestible and nutrient dense--not to mention flavorful!

Ingredients: onions,* tomato paste,* beef bone broth, red wine vinegar*, garlic,* red wine,* sucanat, olive oil,* Celtic sea salt, bay leaves,* black pepper*

Recipe is gluten-free and dairy-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.

For a taste of the French countryside (and the Bay Area countryside) we saute leeks with kale and escarole from local farms, and braise them in our pork bone broth with French green lentils and brined pastured pork leg from Marin Sun Farms. A splash of dry white wine to finish, and you have a hearty bowl of soup that is great with a bit of sauerkraut mixed in or a dollop of yogurt cream.

Ingredients: pastured pork, pork bone broth, French green lentils,* kale,* escarole,* leeks,* white wine,* olive oil, Celtic sea salt, garlic,* thyme,* apple cider vinegar,* rosemary,* bay leaves,* cloves*  (* = organic)

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

In this week's "meaty pint," ground chicken 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 chicken liver for added nutrition. Perfect over rice or just by itself. 

Ingredients: ground chicken,* mustard greens,* onions,* chicken bone broth,* cilantro,* lime juice,* garlic,* ginger,* olive oil, cumin,* Red Boat Fish Sauce (anchovies, sea salt), chicken 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).

COMES FROZEN THIS WEEK. Organic chicken livers from Pittman Farms are seared, poached in Straus grassfed butter and puréed with caramelized onions, sea salt, mustard, parsley, a few drops of brandy, black pepper and cloves 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 Morell's rye bread 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.

Ingredients: chicken livers,* butter,* onions,* parsley,* chicken bone broth,* Celtic sea salt, brandy, Dijon mustard* (non-grain distilled vinegar, mustard seed, salt, clove), thyme,* black pepper,* mace,* cloves*  (*=organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and contains butter.

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.

Traditionally called a Cottage Pie in England, this is just like a Shepherd's Pie, but with beef instead of lamb. Sauteed with onions, tomato paste, herbs and a bit of beef liver for extra nutrition, the ground beef filling is baked under a layer of rich mashed Yukon Gold potatoes (with butter and cultured milk) for a hearty and nourishing main dish.

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef, potatoes,* onions,* tomato paste,* cultured milk, Straus butter,* beef bone broth, parsley,* beef liver, Celtic sea salt, thyme,* sage,* white pepper,* bay leaves,* nutmeg*  (* = organic)

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

How lucky we are to have such a variety of fresh vegetables from local farms! Sauteed green beans, carrots and mushrooms are simmered together in a mild peanut curry sauce, flavored with a housemade blend of toasted spices, along with coconut aminos and fresh lemon, and enriched with plenty of coconut milk. 

Ingredients: onions,* carrots,* fresh-frozen green beans,* mushrooms,* peanut butter,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* lemon juice,* cumin,* ginger,* coconut oil,* Celtic sea salt, coriander,* honey, lemongrass,* garlic,* coconut aminos,*  coconut vinegar,* turmeric,* lemon zest*  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-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,* chanterelle,* 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.

LIMITED QUANTITY Steamed Yukon Gold potatoes are mashed with housemade cultured buttermilk and milk kefir, butter, sea salt, white pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg for a classic side dish. 

Ingredients: Yukon Gold potatoes,* buttermilk,* milk kefir,* Straus butter, Celtic sea salt, white pepper,* nutmeg* (*=organic)

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

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.

A delicious DIY vegetarian burger dough, featuring soaked lentils, sunflower seeds, fresh veggies and herbs. Form into patties and bake or pan-fry for a nourishing, inexpensive and GAPS Diet-friendly meal.  Dip into our wonderful TSH Cultured, Mustard, or a sauce of your own devising. 

Ingredients: French green lentils,* carrots,* onions,* sunflower seeds,* celery,* 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.

A perfect meal to go. We start with our housemade Caesar Dressing, then layer tender cooked navy beans, baby kale and spinach, topped with a sprinkling of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Serve at room temperature. You can either shake to combine ingredients or pour into a large bowl and toss before serving and eating.

Ingredients: baby kale,* baby spinach,* navy beans (cooked with small amount of sage and basil)* 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.)

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,  caraway seeds,* juniper berries*,  dill,* garlic,* ginger root,* yellow and brown mustard seeds,* coriander seeds,* bay leaves,*), olive oil, Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* dill*  (*=organic)

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

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.

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.

Chicken with a fresh scallion, cilantro and lime dressing a nourishing salad.

Ingredients: chicken,* celery,* scallions,* chicken fat,* cilantro,* lime juice and zest,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper* (*=organic) 

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