Winter 7 Menu 1/05 - 1/11

Massa Organics brown rice is simmered in mineral-rich chicken bone broth with onions, ginger, garlic, Red Boat Fish Sauce and rice wine (mirin) until tender. We then add ground chicken, Napa cabbage, celery, carrots and fresh scallions for our version of the nutrient-dense traditional comfort food eaten throughout East Asia.

Ingredients: chicken meat and bone broth,* Massa Organics brown rice,* Napa cabbage,* onions,* carrots,* celery,* Red Boat Fish Sauce (sea salt, anchovies) coconut oil,* mirin, scallions,* garlic,* toasted sesame oil,* brown rice vinegar,* Celtic sea salt, ginger,* white pepper* (*=organic)

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

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.

Grassfed brisket is marinated in a traditional seasoned brine, then braised in mineral-rich broth with aromatic spices and carrots, turnips, cabbage and rutabagas from local Bay Area farms. The term "corning" comes from the nuggets of rock salt often used in this traditional meat preservation method.

Ingredients: grassfed beef and beef bone broth, brine (filtered water, Celtic sea salt, garlic,* apple cider vinegar,* honey,* bay leaves,* mustard seeds,* peppercorns,* curing salt (sodium chloride and sodium nitrite)*, celery seeds*), cabbage,* carrots,* onions,* rutabagas,* turnips,* mustard seed,* allspice,* black pepper,* cloves*  (* = organic)

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

Note: We use nitrite because there is evidence that a small amount of sodium nitrite is healthier than a large amount of so-called natural vegetable-based nitrate such as celery powder, which can convert to toxic nitrosamines in the body. Check out the article "Save Your Bacon" by Kaayla Daniel on the Weston A. Price Foundation website and "The 'No-Nitrates Added' Hoax" by master charcutier Michael Ruhlman.

A nightshade-free dish we introduced as part of our "meaty pint" category. Grassfed ground beef is sauteed with kale, onions, garlic and mild spices, then finished with a Mediterranean salsa verde: parsley, capers, garlic, lemon juice and Seka Hills olive oil for a delicious and nutrient-rich main course. Perfect over rice or just by itself. 

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef,* beef bone broth,* kale,* onions,* parsley,* olive oil, garlic,* lemon juice,* beef liver,* cumin,* capers, Celtic sea salt, sumac*  (*=organic)

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

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 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.

Grassfed, Regenerative-Certified beef and pastured pork are simmered with green olives, capers, raisins and seasonings, and enriched with a bit of pureed beef liver for the base of this casserole. A flavorful puree of black beans slow-cooked in bone broth forms the upper layer, and top is sprinkled with grassfed Sierra Nevada cheddar cheese and baked until just browned, for one of our most popular casseroles.

Ingredients: ground grassfed beef and pastured pork, black beans,* beef bone broth, onions,* cheddar cheese,* tomato paste,* raisins,* capers, green olives, garlic,* beef liver, apple cider vinegar,* Celtic sea salt, cumin,* oregano,* chili powder (dried ancho,* pasilla* and guajillo* chiles), black pepper,* coriander,* paprika,* cinnamon,* smoked paprika,* wild-harvested kombu, bay leaves*  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and contains dairy.

The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) considers black beans permissible while the Gut and Psychology Syndrome Diet (GAPS) considers them off-limits. 

Each pound of beans is cooked with a one inch piece of kombu sea vegetable which is not on the GAPS Diet Introductory Diet or SCD protocol.

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,* 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.

Red lentils are simmered with onions, ginger, garlic, saffron, and mild curry spices until tender, then pureed with lots of coconut milk and fresh lemon juice for a deeply satisfying vegetarian soup. Delicious with yogurt cream.

Ingredients: red lentils,* Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* onions,* coconut oil,* lemon juice and zest,* ginger,* cumin,* garlic, Celtic sea salt, coriander,* garam masala (cardamom,* cinnamon,* cloves,* cumin,* black pepper,* coriander*), turmeric, black pepper,* cinnamon,* saffron,* cardamom*  (* = organic)

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

This delightful vegetarian soup features a beautiful local bean. These succulent butter beans from Iacopi Family Farm in Half Moon Bay are simmered in a vegetable broth with tomatoes, kale, escarole, rosemary and garlic, with a hint of authentic Parmigiano Reggiano for a luscious, nourishing soup. 

Ingredients: white butter beans, escarole,* onions,* kale,* carrots,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste* and puree,* Parmigiano Reggiano,* garlic,* olive oil, rosemary,* thyme,* Celtic sea salt, wild-foraged kombu  (* = organic)

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

Inspired by a Sri Lankan dish most often made with beets, this is a delightful, mild vegetable saute where the earthy sweetness of carrots and coconut milk marry beautifully with the unique, aromatic flavor of curry leaves and a hint of zing from rice vinegar, while the jalapenos melt into a subtle warmth in the background. Can be eaten hot or just slightly warmed up, on its own, over rice, with red lentils or as a side to marinated grilled meat.

Ingredients: carrots,* coconut milk,* shallots,* brown rice vinegar,* untoasted sesame oil,* jalapenos,* Celtic sea salt, curry leaves, coriander seeds,* palm sugar*  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegan, black pepper-free and gluten-free.

Pleasant Grove Farms black beans from Northern California are simmered and puréed with sauteed onions, oregano, chili powder, smoked paprika, beef bone broth and the key flavor enhancer, pastured housemade lard from heritage breed hogs, for a creamy and nutrient-dense side dish. 

Ingredients: black beans,* grassfed beef bone broth,* onions,* pastured lard, garlic,* apple cider vinegar,* Celtic sea salt, cumin,* oregano,* coriander,* chili powder,* onion powder,* oregano,* cumin*), smoked paprika,* kombu sea vegetable  (* = organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.

The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) considers black beans permissible while the Gut and Psychology Syndrome Diet (GAPS) considers them off-limits.

Each pound of beans is cooked with a one inch piece of kombu, which is not on the GAPS Diet Introductory Diet or SCD protocol.

Sprouted rice is slowly steamed in a ginger-turmeric broth, then mixed with coconut oil, currants and infused with turmeric. 

Word is out about the powerhouse combination of turmeric and black pepper! One of the basic spices in Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric's healing qualities are exponentially amplified with a touch of black pepper. Our Golden Blend is a traditional paste that serves as a base for hot drinks, and here we use the same combination in a savory rice dish. Try it this week with our South Indian Style Carrots, Chicken Kofta with Coconut Tikka Masala Sauce, or Curried Red Lentil Puree.

Ingredients: Massa Organics brown rice,* ginger-turmeric broth (onions,* carrots,* celery,* ginger,* Celtic sea salt, turmeric,* Golden Blend (coconut oil,* turmeric,* black pepper*)), currants, coconut oil,* Celtic Sea salt, turmeric,* black pepper* (*=organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free.

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

Recipe is vegan, 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.

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.

May contain pits.

No kitchen table in Argentina is complete without a little bowl of this piquant pesto. A staple of Argentinian cuisine, where beef is king, chimichurri is reknowned especially as a marinade, dipping or grilling sauce for meat. You can also add a dollop to a bowl of polenta, rice, beans or potatoes, mix it into a mayonnaise, or add a little extra green kick to a soup. 

Ingredients: parsley,* Seka Hills olive oil, oregano,* white wine vinegar,* garlic,* black pepper,* red chile pepper flakes,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

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

Incredibly light with a slight crisp of a crust on top, this luscious gluten-free treat is not to be missed. It features a combination of flours — almond, coconut, rice and potato. We blend this with pastured eggs, local Seka Hills olive oil and Straus sour cream. Warm it up first for an especially intoxicating experience!

Ingredients: coconut flour,* rice flour,* potato flour,* Straus sour cream,* pastured eggs,* coconut palm sugar,* almond flour,* olive oil, cocoa powder,* Dandy Blend (soluble extracts of roasted barley, rye, chicory root, dandelion root and beet root), arrowroot, vanilla extract, baking soda, baking powder, Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free.**

**Dandy Blend is made of the water-soluble extracts of five ingredients; three roots and two grains (barley and rye), not from the ingredients themselves. The ingredients are roasted, covered with hot water, and allowed to steep. The water, with the soluble portions of all the components, is separated from the grounds. The remaining fine brown powder left is what becomes Dandy Blend. All the gluten and other water-insoluble substances are left behind.

Tapioca pudding with the heady scent of cardamom! Cooked slowly over a low flame until thick and rich, this dairy-free pudding is not to be missed. 

Ingredients: tapioca pearls, Native Forest coconut milk (guar gum-free),* whole coconut palm sugar,* filtered water, pastured eggs,* tapioca starch,* cardamom,* Celtic sea salt, vanilla extract*

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