Winter 1 Menu 11/26 - 12/02

Chicken and bone broth are simmered with activated brown rice and onions, then thickened with Coastal Hill pastured eggs and plenty of fresh lemon juice for this simple, sumptuous Greek classic.

Ingredients: chicken meat* and bone broth,* Massa Organics brown rice,* onions,* pastured eggs, lemon juice* and zest,* Celtic sea salt, white pepper,* bay leaves*  (* = organic)

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

We've adjusted our popular Baby Lima Bean Minestrone in response to a supply issue with organic lima beans this past year. White navy beans (like limas they are GAPS diet-frendly!) 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,* navy 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.)

Our classic beef soup features grassfed beef, slowly simmered in a mineral-rich bone broth with cauliflower and chard. The soup is seasoned with onions, tomato paste and mild savory herbs and spices.

Ingredients: grassfed beef,* beef bone broth,* onions,* cauliflower,* celery,* carrots,* chard,* crushed tomatoes,* tomato paste,* Celtic sea salt, apple cider vinegar,* thyme,* garlic,* mustard seeds,* celery seeds,* black pepper,* bay leaves*  (* = organic)

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

Our weekly Meaty Pint! Keema is a classic South Asian dish, popular in both India and Pakistan. In this version, ground beef is simmered with soaked red lentils, ginger, garam masala, cumin and a pinch of cayenne. The keema is finished with crushed tomatoes, cilantro, and lemon juice for a delicious dish that can be eaten by itself or would be perfect with a dollop of yogurt.

Ingredients: grassfed ground beef and bone broth, red lentils*, onions,* crushed tomatoes,* cilantro,* lemon juice,* beef liver, ginger,* garlic,* Celtic sea salt, garam masala spice blend (cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, black pepper, coriander),* coriander,* cumin,* cayenne*

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

Organic chicken livers from Pittman Farms are seared, poached in Straus grassfed butter and puréed with caramelized onions, sea salt, mustard, parsley, a few drops of brandy, black pepper and cloves 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 Morell's rye bread 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.

Ingredients: chicken livers,* butter,* onions,* parsley,* chicken bone broth,* Celtic sea salt, brandy, Dijon mustard* (non-grain distilled vinegar, mustard seed, salt, clove), thyme,* black pepper,* mace,* cloves*  (*=organic)

Recipe is gluten-free and contains butter.

We'll go head-to-head with any mac & cheese! California brown rice is soaked overnight in enzymatic water, then steamed and mixed with Straus butter and milk, along with pastured eggs. We add sauteed kale, leeks, baby spinach, plenty of Sierra Nevada Graziers grassfed cheddar, and our own Yogurt Cream. It's all baked until golden for a delicious, classic casserole that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and is a big hit with kids! 

Ingredients: brown rice,* Sierra Nevada Graziers cheddar cheese,* pastured eggs,* kale,* spinach,* leeks,* Straus milk,* Yogurt Cream,* butter,* Celtic sea salt, nutmeg*  (* = organic)

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

Directions: Best eaten hot or warm. Reheat slices in a covered pan with a little milk or water, or remove lid and place entire pie in a preheated 350° oven for 20-30 minutes or until warmed through.

Variations of this 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 basil puree. 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.)

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 mushrooms (porcini, shiitake, chanterelle, oyster),* thyme,* Allstar Organics celery salt,* porcini powder,* Celtic sea salt  (* = organic) 

Recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, black pepper-free, and GAPS/Paleo-diets friendly.

This flavorful broth is made from the roasted bones, feet and heads of organic chickens, along with fresh-pressed ginger and turmeric juices. It also features our housemade Golden Blend, a synergistic combination of coconut oil, turmeric and black pepper. Turmeric root contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that are enhanced by the black pepper, making this broth a natural immune booster and a nourishing tonic.

Ingredients: chicken bone broth,* ginger,* turmeric,* TSH Golden Blend (coconut oil,* turmeric,* black pepper*), Celtic sea salt  (*=organic)

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

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.

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.

Sweetened with maple syrup and palm sugar, this tapioca pudding highlights the flavor of fragrant vanilla beans as well as the special sweetness of maple.

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

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