Autumn 8 Menu 10/12 - 18

A new chili!  Ground chicken is simmered with navy beans cooked in chicken bone broth, corn, zucchini, celery, onions, garlic and mild savory spices. Unlike probably any other chili you've ever eaten, ours is enriched with bone broth and a bit of chicken liver for added nutrition. Add some diced avocado, and top it with shredded Sierra Nevada raw cow or goat cheddar!

Ingredients: ground chicken,* chicken broth, navy beans,* corn,* zucchini,* onions,* celery,* cilantro,* garlic,* chicken liver,* Celtic sea salt, scallions,* cumin,* oregano,* lime juice,* white pepper,* lime zest,* bay leaves*  (* = organic)

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

If you can't get to the farm, we'll bring the farm to you! Local organic chicken is simmered in mineral-rich bone broth with summer squash, chard and leeks and parsley and fresh herbs from Bay Area family farms.

Ingredients: chicken,* chicken bone broth,* summer squash,* leeks,* celery,* onions,* chard,* parsley,* thyme,* sage,* Celtic sea salt, rosemary,* bay leaves* (*= organic)

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

This quart size product is not available. Please see the 22 ounce size. If you can't get to the farm, we'll bring the farm to you! Local pastured, organic chicken from Burroughs Family Farms is simmered in mineral-rich bone broth with summer squash from Dwelley Family Farm, chard and leeks from Tomatero Farm, and parsley and fresh herbs from other Bay Area family farms.

Ingredients: chicken meat* and bone broth,* summer squash,* leeks,* celery,* onions,* chard,* parsley,* thyme,* sage,* Celtic sea salt, rosemary,* bay leaves*

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

Our chicken meat is from pastured chickens raised on an organic diet; our bone broth comes from a mix of pastured and non-pastured chickens, all of which are raised on an organic diet. 

In Italy, mini meatballs are known as “Polpettini.” In our soup, seasoned ground beef is enriched with a bit of pureed liver, bound with pastured egg and oven-roasted. The meatballs are added to a saute of leeks, carrots, celery and crimini mushrooms and a variety of dried mushrooms (reconstituted by soaking), with plenty of beef bone broth and a hint of fresh dill. Little nuggets of meaty goodness in a nourishing broth with plenty of veg and a note of fresh herb -- what more could you want?

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef, beef bone broth, carrots,* celery,* leeks,* crimini mushrooms,* dried mushrooms (porcini, shiitake, oyster),* onions,* pastured eggs,* garlic, beef liver, porcini powder,* Celtic sea salt, dill,* red wine vinegar,* black pepper*  (* = organic)

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

Our weekly Meaty Pint! Grassfed beef is sauteed with onions and fresh basil, spices and herbs, then enriched with liver for a delicious dish that can be eaten as is or served over rice, pasta, or potatoes. Top with a dollop of yogurt cream.

Ingredients: ground beef,* onions,* beef bone broth,* tomato paste,* basil,* garlic,* beef liver,* lemon juice,* olive oil, Celtic sea salt, apple cider vinegar,* thyme,* oregano,* cinnamon,* allspice,* bay leaves*  (* = organic)

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

Our weekly "Meaty Pint." This traditional Ragu Bolognese is full of regenerative certified grassfed ground beef and pastured heritage-breed ground pork, enriched with bone broth and a bit of pureed liver. Seasoned with tomato paste, onions, garlic and herbs, this dish can be eaten by itself or ladled over polenta, rice, gnocchi, pasta or a bed of sauteed greens. Also great layered into lasagne or other casseroles.

Ingredients: ground grassfed beef* and ground pastured pork, beef bone broth,* tomato paste* and puree,* onions,* carrots,* celery,* red wine,* pureed beef liver,* garlic, Celtic sea salt, parsley,* bay leaves,* oregano,* marjoram,* black pepper*  (* = organic)

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

Another new addition to our Ground Chicken Meaty Pint lineup, this lovely dish came into being as a "rescue recipe" to make good use of extra ground chicken and green beans, and we knew we had a winner! Organic ground chicken is seared and sauteed with caramelized onions and green beans, then simmered in a broth-based, buttery sauce with lemon, capers, garlic and herbs. We mix in a bit of pureed chicken liver for added nutrient density. Great right out of the jar, or serve over rice, with butter beans or on a bed of sauteed greens with (more) garlic and lemon.

Ingredients: ground chicken,* chicken bone broth,* onions,* green beans,* butter,* lemon juice,* caper brine, capers, garlic,* pureed chicken liver,* parsley,* thyme,* lemon zest*  (* = organic)

Recipe is low carb, GAPS Diet-friendly, gluten-free, nightshade-free, black pepper-free and contains dairy.

Spaghetti squash is roasted, scooped and then topped with our wonderful meaty Ragu Bolognese with a sprinkling of Parmigiano Reggiano. This gluten-free and GAPS Diet-friendly dish is reminiscent of classic spaghetti with meat sauce. Melt some cheese on top for a starch-free alternative to Lasagne Bolognese.

Ingredients: spaghetti squash,* Ragu Bolognese (grassfed ground beef* and pastured pork, tomato paste and puree,* beef bone broth,* onions,* carrots,* celery,* parsley,* beef and pork liver,* Celtic sea salt, garlic,* marjoram,* oregano,* black pepper,* bay leaves*), olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano*  (*=organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and GAPS Diet-friendly (contains heated olive oil).

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.

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.

A delicious vegan burger, featuring soaked lentils, sunflower seeds, fresh veggies and herbs. We took our Lentil Veggie Burger Dough and made the patties for you!

Pan-fry (in frozen form or partially thawed) 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,* sprouted sunflower seeds,* sprouted lentil flour,* 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.

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This broth-based, nutrient-dense version of the classic is perfect on polenta, pasta, pizza, in rice or meat dishes. In traditional diets, broth-based sauces not only added deep flavor, they also enhanced digestability, especially of meaty dishes. 

Ingredients: chicken bone broth,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste,* onions,* olive oil, white wine,* carrots,* basil,* parsley,* garlic,* Allstar Organics celery salt,* Celtic sea salt, basil,* oregano,* unfiltered California honey, black pepper,* bay leaves* (*=organic)

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

A dairy and coconut-free version of our creamy broccoli soup. Broccoli is simmered with onions, leeks, cauliflower and gentle spices in vegetable broth until tender. The soup is then pureed with plenty of parsley, a splash of lemon juice, and enough salt and nutmeg to balance the flavors.

Ingredients: broccoli,* vegetable broth (onions, carrots, celery),* onions,* leeks,* cauliflower,* olive oil, white wine,* lemon juice,* parsley,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, yellow mustard seed,* Allstar Organics Celery Salt,* thyme,* sage,* nutmeg*  (*=organic)

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

A perfect meal to go! For this version we've omitted the baby kale and spinach and are using lacinato kale.  We start with our housemade Caesar Dressing, made with pastured eggs, our own probiotic Cultured Mustard and Omega 3-rich anchovies, then layer tender cooked navy beans, lacinato kale, topped with a sprinkling of authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Serve at room temperature. Shake to combine ingredients or pour into a large bowl and toss before serving.

Ingredients: lacinato kale,* navy beans* 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.)

Did hunter-gatherers dip into roasted vegetables blended with luscious nut oils? 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: cauliflower,* olive oil, sesame tahini,* lemon juice,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (* = organic)

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

Our version of the classic olive tapenade. We blend green olives, salt-pack anchovies, fresh parsley, capers, lemon, garlic, and lovely Seka Hills olive oil. Try it with Sierra Nevada chevre and one of our bread offerings or Cult Crackers.

Ingredients: green olives* (brined in sea salt and citric acid), olive oil, lemon juice,* parsley,* capers, garlic,* anchovies, Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

Recipe is 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.

Finally, a truly nutritious carrot cake that doesn't need to be smothered in frosting to be appealing! This lovely cake stands on its own, with just the right balance of density and fluff, sweet and nutty, with coconut oil and browned Straus butter, baked with fresh, naturally sweet local carrots. The sprouted spelt flour is more nutrient-dense and more digestible that ordinary wheat flour.

Ingredients: carrots,* sprouted spelt flour,* pastured eggs,* palm sugar,* butter,* coconut oil,* shredded coconut,* vanilla extract,* ginger,* cinnamon,* baking powder, baking soda, Celtic sea salt  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian and contains gluten and dairy.

No kitchen table is complete without a little bowl of this piquant pesto.  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: tarragon,* dill,* Seka Hills olive oil, scallion,* garlic,* white wine vinegar,* lemon juice,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* cumin*   (* = organic)

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