Spring 8 Menu 4/13 - 19

Baby Lima beans are activated by soaking and slow-cooked in chicken bone broth, then simmered in more broth with chicken, dandelion greens, escarole and chard from local farms. This nourishing and satisfying seasonal soup is finished with fresh rosemary. Try it with rice and grated Parmigiano Reggiano on top.

Ingredients: chicken,* chicken bone broth,* baby Lima beans,* onions,* chard,* escarole,* dandelion greens,* olive oil, garlic,* rosemary,* Celtic sea salt, thyme,* sage,* bay leaves,* wild-foraged kombu  (* = organic)

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

Inspired by a traditional Brazilian recipe, this luscious chicken and rice dish is seasoned with sauteed ginger and garlic, mildly spiced, and rich with a tomato and coconut milk sauce. Try it with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkling of fresh cilantro on top!

Ingredients: brown rice,* chicken and chicken bone broth,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* onions,* tomato paste,* parsley,* ginger,* garlic,* cumin,* coriander,* turmeric, Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* cayenne*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.

For a taste of the French countryside (and the Bay Area countryside) we saute leeks with lots of greens 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,* mustard greens,* 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).

Our weekly "Meaty Pint." -- now with meatballs.  Our slow-cooked Puttanesca Sauce is packed with umami from kalamata olives, capers, Omega 3-rich anchovies, and of course our chicken bone broth. Broth-based sauces are present in many traditional diets to accompany meaty and starchy dishes, adding the digestive support and nutrient-density of bone broth, alongside nourishing plant foods like cooked tomatoes, olives, onions and herbs. In this dish, organic chicken is mixed with caramelized onions and then simmered in our Puttanesca Sauce. Lovely on it's own, or serve with pasta, rice, roasted potatoes or on a bed of sauteed greens. Add a dollop of pesto for some extra green power!

Ingredients: chicken meatballs (ground chicken,* onions,* pastured eggs,* pureed chicken liver,* garlic,* sprouted green lentil flour,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*), chicken bone broth,* onions,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste,* kalamata olives, parsley,* olive oil, capers, garlic,* anchovies, Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* red chile pepper flakes*  (* = organic)

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

*Contains heated olive oil

Creamy polenta is combined with roasted asparagus and leeks, along with Sierra Nevada Graziers grassfed cheddar. The pie is then baked with a sprinkling of more cheese on top for a hearty seasonal vegetarian casserole.

Ingredients: polenta,* asparagus,* cheddar cheese,* leeks,* Straus milk,* butter,*  Celtic sea salt, thyme,* black pepper,* oregano,* nutmeg* (*= organic)

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

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 4oz patties. Marin Sun Farms pastured, heritage breed ground pork is mixed with sage, onions, parsley, and spices, then enriched with a bit of pureed MSF pork liver for a nutrient-dense version of the classic breakfast sausage. These patties come raw and ready to cook, when thawed.

Ingredients: ground pastured pork, onions,* pork liver, parsley,* sage,* Celtic sea salt, bay leaves,* black pepper,* ground mustard,* nutmeg,* chili powder*  (* = organic)

Directions: Pan-fry patties in a little fat until browned on both sides and firm to the touch.

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.

Versions of Callaloo can be found throughout the Caribbean. Ours is closest to the one you might find in Grenada -- a creamy puree of greens rich with coconut milk. While traditional versions often feature taro greens or amaranth, the soup is easily adapted to whatever leafy greens flourish locally and in season. This week we're featuring a mix of collard greens, chard and dandelion greens. A hint of ginger, garlic, coriander and nutmeg augment the natural richness of the greens, and plenty of coconut milk forms the base.

Ingredients: collard greens,* chard,* coconut milk (guar gum-free),* onions,* dandelion greens,* coconut oil,* garlic,* lemon juice,* ginger,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* coriander,* nutmeg,* mace*  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free and GAPS/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 parsley 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.)

A mild chili featuring the famous Three Sisters of Native America: maize, beans and squash. In our version, Alma Semillera heirloom posole is nixtamalized (cooked with slaked lime to release B Vitamins) and then simmered until tender in a savory and lightly spiced tomato base with white butter beans from Iacopi Farm in Half Moon Bay and butternut squash. When you eat this stew, celebrate Native American wisdom! Planting these three crops together provides benefits to each: corn provides a climbing structure for the beans, which add nitrogen to the soil, while the squash leaves shade the roots of the corn and the beans and prevent soil evaporation.

Ingredients: butternut squash,* posole,* butter beans, onions,* crushed tomatoes,* olive oil, garlic,* cilantro,* Celtic sea salt, apple cider vinegar,* coriander,* cumin,* paprika,* smoked paprika,* cinnamon,* chipotle powder,* cloves,* bay leaves, wild-harvested kombu sea vegetable (a small amount cooked with the beans to add nutrition and aid digestability)  (* = organic)

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

Now with a blend of roasted carrots and butternut squash. This colorful dish showcases roasted butternut squash and carrots, and sauteed kale and chard. The greens are sauteed with onions, fresh ginger and spices, then mixed with roasted and pureed butternut squash, carrots and coconut milk for a delicious side dish.

Ingredients: carrots,* butternut squash,* kale,* onions,* chard,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* coconut oil,* ginger,* ground coriander seeds,* lemon juice,* turmeric,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper  (* = organic)

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

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.

Did hunter-gatherers dip into roasted vegetables mixed with luscious nut oils and preserved lemon? We may never know, but there's no doubt this Paleo- and GAPS Diet-friendly "hummus" is a culinary evolution. Serve as a dip with chips or fresh vegetables, on a sandwich or in a lettuce wrap, or pack it in a lunchbox. 

Ingredients: beets,* olive oil, sesame tahini,* preserved lemon and brine,* fresh lemon juice,* garlic,* ground cumin,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (* = organic)

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

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.

Sweetened with dates, pomegranate and a hint of rosewater, and featuring almond and coconut flours delicately blended with warming spices, this treat will nourish and delight you. 

Ingredients: pastured eggs,* dates,* almond flour,* Crispy Walnuts,* coconut flour,* coconut oil,* apple cider vinegar,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* pomegranate concentrate,* lemon zest,* rosewater, baking soda, nutmeg,* dried rose petals, black pepper,* cinnamon,* turmeric,* cardamom,* celtic sea salt (* = organic)

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

In this traditional Sephardic dish, dried dates, apricots and our Crispy Walnuts are chopped and mixed with plump raisins. It is mildly spiced and moistened with grape and orange juices for an enzymatic version of Charoset. Delicious spread on matzo, it also makes a great snack that fans of our Transit Bars will especially enjoy.

Ingredients: dates,* dried apricots,* raisins,* Crispy Walnuts,* orange juice,* grape juice,* ginger,* Celtic sea salt, cinnamon,* cloves*

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

Dried coconut is sweetened with palm sugar and baked with pastured egg whites, a hint of vanilla, a pinch of sea salt, and soy-free, dairy-free chocolate chips for a chocolatey version of the classic. (10 Macaroons)

Ingredients: coconut,* pastured egg whites,* palm sugar,* brown rice syrup,* chocolate chips (evaporated cane juice, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter),* coconut flour,* vanilla extract,* Celtic sea salt  (*=organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.