Winter 1 Menu 11/24 - 30

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.

Our weekly "Meaty Pint"! Grassfed beef from Marin Sun Farms 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. Enjoy it this week with our Creamy Horseradish Sauce!

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.

This is a great option for those who want bone broth in their lives but are trying to eat little or no meat (you can always add your own, of course). Try it with rice, noodles, matzo balls or baby potatoes. Add greens or other seasonal vegetables to make a customized vegetable soup. It is a fantastic base for braising chicken legs or thighs. Whip up a simple dumpling recipe and you've got Chicken and Dumplings. Use as a base for Chicken Pot Pie or Turkey Pot Pie. If you come up with your own inspirations, let us know!

Ingredients: chicken bone broth,* celery,* onions,* leeks,* 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.

Coconut milk and tomatoes come together in a dairy-free version of this classic comforting soup, made with onions, tomatoes, herbs, mild 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 (of course) with a grilled cheese sandwich for a classic combo, or try it with avocado toast!

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.

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.

This time around we're using fresh-frozen organic corn. Budins are cooked custards, similar to frittatas, and can be enjoyed hot, cold or room temperature. The corn is sauteed with scallions in Straus butter, then baked with Straus milk, pastured eggs, Sierra Nevada grassfed cheddar and a bit of corn flour (soaked overnight in lime water, a traditional process known as nixtimalization they increases digestibility and nutrient availability). The result is a luscious treat that marries savory and sweet.

Ingredients: pastured eggs, corn,* cheddar cheese*, Straus milk* and butter,* onions,* corn flour,* scallions,* Celtic sea salt, nutmeg* (*=organic)

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

How do you make gravy without a thickener like flour, cornstarch or arrowroot? Thicken it with cauliflower! This gravy makes a perfect addition to the table if you or a guest are gluten-free, grain-free, Paleo, or following the GAPS protocol. Chicken bone broth, infused with vegetables and herbs, forms the base for this flavorful mushroom gravy. We saute onions until they begin to brown, then add cauliflower and herbs to the stock. When all is tender, we puree until smooth, then add plenty of sauteed sliced mushrooms. Broth based sauces and gravies were traditionally used not only to add deep flavor but to aid digestion.

Ingredients: chicken bone broth,* onions,* crimini mushrooms,* cauliflower,* carrots,* celery,* chicken fat,* porcini mushroom powder,* thyme*, sage,* Celtic sea salt, coconut aminos,* Allstar Organics celery salt,* black pepper*  (* = organic)

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

Steamed Yukon Gold potatoes are mashed with grassfed, cultured buttermilk, Straus butter, sea salt, white pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg for a classic side dish. 

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

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

The squash is roasted and then pureed with coconut milk and coconut oil for a delicious, simple side dish. Use it as a base for a soup (by adding our chicken bone broth and sea salt), a custard (by adding egg yolks and baking in a casserole dish), or a dessert (sweetened with maple syrup or sucanat)!

Ingredients: butternut squash,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* coconut oil,* Celtic sea salt, nutmeg*  (* = organic)

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

We've gone back to the original recipe and are using chicken broth and schmaltz in this dish.  Wild rice, Lundberg brown rice and red rice are steamed and tossed with sauteed onions, celery, and herbs for a festive side dish. Also makes a great gluten-free stuffing for a turkey or acorn squash. It comes fully cooked.

Ingredients: brown rice,* wild rice, red rice,* onions,* celery,* chicken broth broth (chicken, apple cide vinegar*), chicken schmaltz (chicken fat, onions*), Celtic sea salt, parsley,* sage,* thyme,* Allstar Organics celery salt,* black pepper*  (* = organic)

Recipe is nightshade-free, gluten-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.  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.

Dress up your table with this beautiful and tasty relish, from an old family recipe shared with us. We blend cranberries with oranges and spices for an all-raw, live enzyme relish that will be a welcome alternative to the traditional cooked cranberry sauce.

Ingredients: cranberries,* oranges,* unfiltered raw honey, Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

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

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*), olive oil, Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* dill*  (*=organic)

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

Better bitters! Fresh, full-bodied organic horseradish makes a great accompaniment to a holiday crudite platter. Incorporated into our house-made mayonnaise, it also gives you a shot of probiotics, Omega 3s and other healthy fats. Serve it as a dip with raw vegetables, at your holiday table and at lunch the rest of the week. It also makes a great accompaniment to roast beef, fish, hamburgers, or sandwiches. Warning: it is addictively delicious! 

Ingredients: yogurt cream,* olive oil, pastured egg yolks,* fresh horseradish,* white wine vinegar,* Dijon mustard* (non-grain distilled vinegar, mustard seed, salt, clove), Celtic sea salt, lemon juice,* black pepper* (* = organic)

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

Fresh baby arugula is pureed with Seka Hills olive oil, garlic, fresh parsley, our Crispy Walnuts, lemon juice and authentic Parmigiano Reggiano for a piquant pesto sauce. It can be dolloped on fish or meat, or used to dress lettuces, bean salad or pasta, or served with polenta, rice or any other cooked grain. A great way to get your green on!

Ingredients: olive oil, arugula,* Crispy Walnuts,* lemon juice,* Parmigiano Reggiano,* parsley,* garlic, Celtic sea salt, lemon zest,* black pepper* (*=organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, nightshade-free, GAPS Diet-friendly, and contains dairy (Parmigiano Reggiano).

Eat these addictive mushrooms out of the jar, combine with other antipasti for a platter, add to a green salad or serve with grilled meat or fish. They are marinated in an herbaceous vinaigrette, with a probiotic boost from our sauerkraut brine, and make a great addition to bean, grain, or pasta salads!

Ingredients: crimini mushrooms,* olive oil, white wine vinegar,* sauerkraut brine (juice from green cabbage,* Celtic sea salt, caraway seeds,* juniper berries*), red & yellow onions,* garlic,* lemon zest,* fresh oregano* and thyme,* Celtic sea salt, white pepper* (* = organic)

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

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.