Autumn 4 Menu 9/18-24

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.

Variations of this seasonal soup can be found on tables from Provence to Genoa. Navy beans are simmered in vegetable broth with spring onions, leeks, carrots, cabbage, kale and basil puree. Try it with a sprinkling of Parmesan.

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-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.)

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! A vegetable stock flavored with dill is the base, and Straus yogurt, our housemade, lactofermented Beet Kvass, sauerkraut brine and Bernie's raw apple cider vinegar all add a bright probiotic zing. 

Ingredients: beets,* yogurt,* vegetable stock (reverse-osmosis 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 this comforting pureed soup, made with onions, tomatoes, herbs, 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 with a grilled cheese sandwich for a classic combo. 

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.

Our weekly "Meaty Pint"! Grassfed beef from Carman Ranch 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.

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.

No need to (fly to New York and) wait in line at Zabar's! This traditional Ashkenazi Jewish spread, a dairy-free distant cousin to our regular Chicken Liver Pâté, is a recipe developed by our store sampler supreme Danielle Deibert. It's a great holiday appetizer, savory breakfast dish or anytime snack. Chicken livers are sauteed with our own "fatastic" chicken schmaltz, 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.

Move over, Homeroom! Behold our grain-free, nutrient-dense and thoroughly indulgent alternative to Mac and Cheese! A combination of roasted and steamed cauliflower is baked in an irresistable sauce of Rumiano grassfed cheddar, pastured eggs from Coastal Hill in Sonoma, and Straus grassfed butter and milk, with a sprinking of housemade, gluten-free breadcrumbs and authentic Parmigiano Reggiano on top. Serve with a salad or sauteed greens and you have a hearty, deeply satisfying vegetarian meal.

Ingredients: cauliflower,* eggs,* cheddar cheese,* Straus milk and butter,* onions,* gluten-free breadcrumbs from Bread Srsly bread and rolls (millet flour,* sorghum flour,* white rice flour,* arrowroot, psyllium husk, sorghum sourdough starter,* salt, xanthan gum), Parmigiano Reggiano,* almond meal,* Celtic sea salt, TSH 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)), white pepper*  (* = organic)

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

French green lentils are combined with cucumbers, sweet peppers, red onions then tossed in a lemon vinaigrette with plenty of fresh parsley for a salad that is the essence of the season.

Ingredients: French green lentils,* cucumbers,* sweet red peppers, olive oil, apple cider vinegar,*  parsley,* red onions,* lemon juice,* garlic,* raw honey, 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)),* Celtic sea salt, black pepper* (*= organic)

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

Lovely eggplant are smoked and peeled, then blended with tahini (sesame butter), olive oil, lemon, garlic and cumin for a classic that makes a luscious dipping sauce for pita bread or vegetables. Try it with our 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.

A bright green vinaigrette made with fresh parsley and tart green apples that will perk up any salad!

Ingredients: Granny Smith apples,* parsley,* Seka Hills olive oil, apple cider vinegar,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (* = organic)

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

Our version of a classic olive tapenade, developed by our Fermentation & Preservation team. We use California grown kalamata olives, Crispy Walnuts, fresh parsley, lemon, garlic, and lovely Seka Hills olive oil. Try it with Sierra Nevada chevre and Morell's bread.

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 paste packs a punch! Raw garlic, ginger and scallions are pureed with toasted sesame oil, a splash of coconut aminos and coconut vinegar, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Add a spoonful to a stir fry, or to hot broth for a medicinal effect. Spread it on a piece of fish and broil, marinate a lamb leg, or spread it under the skin of a whole chicken. If you like East Asian flavors, you'll love this. Use it as the base for a dipping sauce.

Ingredients: garlic,* scallions,* ginger,* toasted sesame oil,* coconut aminos,* coconut vinegar,* Celtic sea salt, red chile pepper flakes,* white pepper*  (* = organic)

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

This creamy, dairy-free chocolate pudding is made from 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.

Our new Apple Honey Cake was created by our cook and baker Maya for your Rosh Hashana celebration. It's made with Bernie's Best applesauce from Sonoma, coconut flour and unfiltered California honey. The result is a satisfying gluten-free treat. Serving suggestions: Drizzle with honey and/or serve with sliced apples. The cake can get a bit crumbly when warmed up, but it does bring out the flavors. Enjoy! 

Ingredients: applesauce,* butter, pastured eggs,* honey, coconut flour,* vanilla extract,* baking soda,* baking powder, cinnamon,* nutmeg,* cloves,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free and Paleo Diet-friendly.

Pastured, organic eggs are cooked with lemon juice and honey until thick and silky smooth, then finished with Straus butter and a pinch of salt for this classic, irresistable sweet and tangy spread. Lemon curd is a delicious, and more nutritious alternative to jam, and is perfect as a filling for tarts, lemon meringue pie, or jam print cookies. 

Ingredients: pastured eggs,* honey,* lemon juice,* butter,* vanilla,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

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