Autumn 6 Menu 9/29 - 10/05

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.

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.

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.

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.

No need to (fly to New York and) wait in line at Zabar's! This traditional Ashkenazi Jewish spread, a dairy-free cousin to our regular Chicken Liver Pâté (which is available frozen this week), is a recipe developed by our lunch maker supreme Danielle Deibert. It's a great, nourishing holiday appetizer, savory breakfast dish or anytime snack. Organic chicken livers are sauteed with our own "fatastic" chicken schmaltz (made with caremilzed onions), chopped and mixed with hard-boiled pastured eggs and fresh herbs.  

Ingredients: chicken livers,* pastured eggs,* onions,* housemade Chicken Schmaltz* (fat infused with caramelized onions*), dry Madeira wine, parsley,* thyme,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (* = organic)

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

Guisto's polenta is slowly cooked with Straus grassfed milk and butter. The creamy polenta is layered with ratatouille with the best of summer's bounty for a gluten-free comfort food redolent with classic Italian flavors.

Ingredients: eggplant,* summer squash,* polenta,* Straus milk,* peppers,* onions,* butter* crushed tomatoes,* lime water for nixtamalization (calcium hydroxide and filtered water), olive oil, garlic,* basil,* oregano,* thyme,* Celtic sea salt, black pepper*  (*=organic)

Recipe is gluten-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. 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 raw hamburgers are 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.

Onions are slowly caramelized in olive oil, then simmered in our beef bone broth with fresh thyme, bay leaves, and dry white wine for the classic base for French Onion Soup. You can add your own sliced toasted bread and then melt some Graziers cheese on top for a complete, nutrient-dense meal! This soup also makes a perfect base for a pot roast — just add a jar to a crock pot with a one-pound roast and let it simmer.

Ingredients: onions,* grassfed beef bone broth, white wine,* olive oil, Celtic sea salt, black pepper,* fresh and dried thyme,* bay leaves*. (*=organic)

Recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, nightshade-free and GAPS Diet-friendly.* *Contains heated olive oil

In the tradition of cold borscht comes this bright, refreshing and probiotic-rich chilled soup. In Lithuania, the soup is known as "Pickled Beet Apotheosis," so you know they were not messing around! Housemade vegetable stock flavored with dill is the base, and Straus yogurt, our own lactofermented Beet Kvass, sauerkraut brine and Bernie's raw apple cider vinegar all add a bright probiotic zing. 

Ingredients: beets,* yogurt,* vegetable stock (filtered water, onions,* carrots,* celery*), onions,* apple cider vinegar,* olive oil, sauerkraut brine (fermented juice from green cabbage,* Celtic sea salt), Beet Kvass (filtered water, juice from beets,* yogurt whey,* Celtic sea salt), dill,* scallions,* Celtic sea salt, bay leaves*  (* = organic)

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

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.

Where else will you find a Falafel Dough made with raw chickpeas “activated” by overnight soaking to increase digestibility and nutrient availability? This falafel dough is ready to form into patties or balls and pan-fry, air-fry or bake. It is a thick puree of chickpeas, onions, garlic, parsley and mild but flavorful spices. Perfect for a quick meal! This dough gets better with time as it naturally cultures in your fridge. Try it with this week's Hummus, Tahini Yogurt Sauce with Lemon and Middle Eastern Pesto (Zhoug)!

Ingredients: chickpeas,* onions,* parsley,* olive oil, garlic,* cumin,* lemon juice,* paprika,* Celtic sea salt, coriander,* cayenne*  (* = organic)

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

Organic sesame tahini is combined with Straus yogurt, Seka Hills olive oil, lemon juice, scallions and spices for a bright, probiotic taste on the classic.  Try it this week with our Middle Eastern Lentils and Rice (Mujadara) and the Falafel Dough. 

Ingredients: Straus yogurt,* sesame tahini,* olive oil, lemon juice,* scallions,* cumin,* Celtic sea salt, paprika,* black pepper*  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free and contains dairy. The recipe is nut free, but the sesame tahini is made on equipment that also processes other tree nuts and seeds.

Traditionally, Fattoush salads feature crispy toasted pita chips. We wanted to keep it grain-free, so we've added French green lentils instead. This lovely mix of romaine hearts, the first local cherry tomatoes and thin-skinned cucumbers of the season and sheep feta features a sprightly sumac and mint vinaigrette. 

Ingredients: romaine hearts,* green lentils,* cucumbers,* cherry tomatoes,* sheep feta cheese, sumac vinaigrette (olive oil, red wine vinegar,* fresh lemon juice,* mint,* ground sumac,* Celtic sea salt, garlic,* black pepper*)  (* = organic)

Recipe is vegetarian and gluten-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.

Better bitters! Fresh, full-bodied organic horseradish fulfills your bitter herb requirement for the ritual Passover dinner. 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 to stave off hunger, at your Seder 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 dandelion greens are pureed with Seka Hills olive oil, garlic, pepitas, preserved lemon, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese 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, dandelion greens,* pepitas,* Parmigiano Reggiano,* preserved lemon brine,* lemon juice,* preserved lemon,* garlic,* turmeric,* black pepper,* Celtic sea salt  (*=organic)

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

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.

A scrumptious offering from our fabulous bakers! Gluten-free, dairy-free, and delicious. One bite and you'll feel like you just walked out of a corner bakery in Budapest.

Ingredients: housemade coconut milk,* pastured eggs,* coconut palm sugar,* coconut oil,* almond flour,* lime and lemon juice,* coconut flour,* potato flour,* rice flour,* arrowroot,* poppy seeds,* lime and lemon zest,* baking soda, baking powder, vanilla extract,* Celtic sea salt, lemon essential oil*  (* = organic)

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

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.