Serving Suggestions & Ingredients

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Oct 1

Parsley Soup

Keeps well for up to five days. Bring Soup to a light simmer stirring frequently. Pairs well with this weeks rice or oat and seed bread.

Vegetable Stock* (Onion*, Carrot*, Celery*, Bay Leaf*), Parsley*, Mushrooms*, Leeks*, Parsnips*, Onions*, Shallots*, Dill*,  Lemon Juice*, Pasture Raised Butter*, Sea Salt, Pepper*. 

Coconut Curry with Sprouted Chickpeas, Green Beans and Wilted Greens

Best within one week. Gently warm without bringing to a boil. Pairs well with our rice or bread.

Sprouted Chickpeas*, Spinach*, Coconut Milk*, Onions*, Sugar Snap Peas*, Cilantro*, Ginger*, Garlic*, Coconut Oil*, Lemon Juice*, Curry Powder*, Turmeric*, Sea Salt, Black Pepper

Sprouted Date and Almond Rice

Keeps well for five days. Warm on a stove for a few minutes stirring frequently. Add a fried egg (scramble to make fried rice) or  leave it sunny side and pair with greens. Also great with this weeks curry or burgers.

Sprouted Brown Basmati Rice*, Sprouted Almond*, Homemade Ghee*, Date*, Parsley*, Sea Salt, Black Pepper*

Thai Style Frittata

Keeps well for up to one week. Preheat oven or toaster oven to 350° and heat for 7-10 mins, or until heated through. We love it with greens and a squeeze of lemon!

Red Potatoes*, Green Beans*, Kale*, Caramelized Onions*, Cherry Tomatoes* , Pasture Raised Eggs*, Dijon Mustard, Garlic*, Jalapeno* Goat Cheddar, Basil*, Avocado Oil, Tamari*, Sea Salt, Black Pepper*

Harvest Salad with Shallot & Dijon Vinaigrette

Best within two days . Just toss with dressing and top with hazelnuts.

Sweet Potatoes*, Arugula*, Heirloom Gravenstein Apple*, Hazelnuts*, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheddar, Olive Oil*, Sea Salt, Cinnamon*, Paprika*. Dressing: Olive Oil*, Apple Cider Vinegar, Dijon, Shallot*, Medjool Date, Cinnamon, Sea Salt

Lemony Thyme Greek Yogurt Sauce

Best within 2 week.  Use as a topping for this weeks burger, dollop over roasted root veggies or over our rice and greens. Let us know how your using it! #howigrk

Strauss Greek Yogurt*, Lemon Juice*, Thyme*, Garlic*, Cumin*, Black Pepper*, Sea Salt

Spiced Pumpkin and dark chocolate chip Muffins

Best within 10 days . Just enjoy them as is or warm them in a toaster oven at 350 for five minutes.

Almond Flour, Coconut Flour*, Coconut Palm Sugar*, Grass Fed Butter, Molasses*, Pasture Raised Eggs*, Fresh Ginger*, Cinnamon, Allspice, Cardamom, Sea Salt, Black Pepper 

Spiced Turkey and Zucchini Burgers

Keeps well for up to four days. Sear both sides on a heavy bottom pan for a few minutes on each side or warm in an oven at 400 for 8-10 minutes. Top with our yogurt sauce if you opted for it. Pairs well with this week’s rice or over a green salad.

Diestel Ground Turkey*, Zucchini*, Extra Virgin Olive Oil*, Green Onion*, Pasture Raised Eggs*, Mint*, Cilantro*, Garlic*, Cumin*, Sea Salt*, Black Pepper*.

Black Pepper and Sesame Sprouted Oat and Seed Bread

Keeps well for two week or freeze . Enjoy sliced and well toasted with a bit of butter or olive oil. We love this one with a creamy cheese.

Steel Cut Oats*, Rolled Oats*, Sunflower Seeds*, Chia Seeds*, Psyllium Husk, Raw Extra Virgin Coconut Oil*, Sesame Seed*, Maple Syrup*, Black Pepper*, Sea Salt



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Sept 24

Caldo Verde

Keeps well for up to five days. Bring Soup to a simmer for a few minutes stirring frequently. Enjoy!

Cauliflower*, Homemade Veg Stock*, Onion*, Kale*, Garlic*, Olive OIl*, Parsley*, Cilantro*, Cumin*, Smoked Paprika*, Red Pepper Flakes*, Lemon*, Sea Salt, Pepper*

Peanut Lime Slaw with Optional Lime Marinated Fogline Farm Chicken

Best within five days. Can be served at room temperature or stir fried for those with more deilcate digestion. If you’re heating, coat your pan with a little oil. Cook slaw until softened, remove from heat and toss in dressing and top with peanuts and chicken add on if you choose it.

Green Cabbage*, Purple Cabbage*, Green Onion*, Cilantro*, Corn*, Peanuts*. Dressing: Non-GMO Roasted Peanut Oil, Rooster Ridge Lime*, Rice Vinegar*, Ginger*, Coconut Palm Sugar*, Green Onion*, Cilantro*, Sea Salt.

Lamb Loaf with Tart Apple & a Lemony Tahini Sauce

Keeps well for five days. Get a saucepan medium hot and add a little high heat oil. Sear both sides for a few minutes until well browned or warm in an oven at 400 for 8-10 minutes. Drizzle with lemony tahini sauce. Enjoy!

Fogline Farms Ground Lamb*, Sprouted Quinoa*, Pasture Raised Eggs*, Local Apple*, Carrot*, Onion*, Garlic*, Celery*, Diion, Cumin*, Cinnamon*, Allspice*, Sea Salt, Tahini*, Lemon Juice*

Sweet Potato and Leek Frittata

Keeps well for up to one week. Preheat oven or toaster oven to 350° and heat for 7-10 mins, or until heated through. We love it with greens and a squeeze of lemon!

Pasture Raised Eggs*, Hannah Sweet Potatoes*, Leeks*, Grassfed Butter, Sheep Milk Feta*, Shallots*, Rosemary*, Basil*, Thyme*, Dijon*, Pink Himalayan Salt, Black Pepper*.

Sprouted Lentil and Beet Burger Wrap

Keeps well for three days. Allow to come to room temperature or warm on a pan or oven (about 8-10 minutes or until warmed through.) Top with  basil balsamic and pickles.

 Red Beet*, Green Lentil*, Gluten Free Oats*, Cashew*, Mushroom*, Onion*, Garlic*, Butter Lettuce*, Red Onion*, Thyme*, Olive Oil*, Balsamic*, Sea Salt, Black Pepper*

Taiwanese Inspired Ready to Grill Corn

Enjoy within one week.  By first cooking the corn with the husk on you retain the juicy moisture (we removed the silks for you:). Grill or sear for about 8 minutes, rotating the corn. Then peel, baste with marinade, sear on a few sides until lightly charred, and then toss with sesame and cilantro topping. This can be prepared on a grill or heavy bottom pan like a cast iron or pan. 

Organic corn*, Shallots, Kevala Sesame Oil*, Garlic*, Worcheshire, Rice Vinegar, Toasted Sesame*, Cilantro*, Sea Salt, Pepper*

Fresh ginger and Chai Spiced Molasses Cookies

Best within 10 days . Just enjoy them as is!

Almond Flour, Coconut Flour*, Coconut Palm Sugar*, Grass Fed Butter, Molasses*, Pasture Raised Eggs*, Fresh Ginger*, Cinnamon, Allspice, Cardamom, Sea Salt, Black Pepper 

Thai Green Bean, Cherry Tomato and Sprouted Quinoa Salad

Keeps well for up to four days. Drizzle with dressing and top with peanuts!

Green Beans*, Sprouted Quinoa*, Little Gem Lettuce*, Cherry Tomatoes*, Sprouted Peanuts* (Packaged Separately), Garlic*, Shallot*, Green Onion*, Lime*, Fish Sauce*, Coconut Palm Sugar*, Cilantro*, Red Pepper Flakes*

Hibiscus Infusion with Citrus and Ginger

Keeps well for one week . Enjoy chilled or  over ice.

Hibiscus Flower*, Honey*, Freshly juiced local Oranges*, Ginger*, Sea Salt.


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Sept 17

Coconut Rice Pudding with Fresh Fruit

Keeps well for up to five days. Intended to be eaten warm but can also be enjoyed cold if you like. Empty the contents of the rice and milk into a saucepan. Cover and bring to a light simmer for 6-8 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Stir. The rice should be tender but there should still be some liquid that has not been absorbed. Top with fresh fruit and enjoy! Note if you’re planning to use your jar over a few servings, make the whole jar and then store the remainder. If you are going to reheat it you may want to add a little water or coconut milk. (It thickens as it sits which is why we are serving it this way.)

Sprouted Black Rice*, Coconut Milk*, Mango, Raspberries*, Blueberries* Blackberries*, Dates*, Ginger*, EVOO*, Sea Salt..

Rancho Gordo Posole Corn Chowder

Keeps well for one week. Lightly simmer for a couple minutes on low, stirring frequently. 

Sprouted Rancho Gordo Hominy (Posole), Homemade Vegetable Stock*, Onion*, Activated Cashew*, Garlic*, Coconut Oil*, Turmeric*, Cumin*, Lime*, Cilantro, Sea salt, Black Pepper*, * NotSo Sauce.

Warm Beet and Potato Salad with Dill Yogurt Sauce

Best within six days. Warm a heavy bottomed pan and coat lightly with olive oil. When the pan is hot, toss in the salad. Stir frequently over medium heat . When potatoes are warmed through pull of the heat and drizzle with yogurt sauce.

Strauss Greek yogurt. Beets*, Potato*, Red Onion*, Strauss Greek Yogurt*, Dill*, Dill Pickles*, Garlic*, Olive Oil*, Red Wine Vinegar*, Sea Salt, Black Pepper.

Fogline Farm Ragu with Zucchini Noodles

Keeps well for five days. Get a saucepan hot and add the ragu and zoodles. Stir frequently for a few minutes until zucchini has sophened a bit. For firmer noodles pull them off before they release too much water. 

Fogline Farms Sweet Italian Sausage. Zucchini*, Bone Broth*, Onion*, Fennel*, Tomatoes*, Red Pepper*, Parsley,* Parmesan,* Oregano,* Serrano,* Garlic*, Pasture Raised Butter. 

Caramelized Butternut Squash Frittata 

Keeps well for up to one week. Preheat oven or toaster oven to 350° and heat for 7-10 mins, or until heated through. The cake should be lightly browned and crispy on the outside. Serve with a side salad dressed in a bright vinaigrette.

Butternut Squash*, Onions*, Pasture Raised Eggs*, Gruyere, Grass Fed Butter, Rosemary*, Salt Black Pepper*. 

Grain Free Almond Coconut Muffins

Keeps well refrigerated for ten days. Allow to come to room temperature.

Coconut Flour*, Pasture Raised Eggs*, Maple Syrup*, Raw Extra Virgin Coconut Oil*, Vanilla Extract*, Lemon*, Aluminum Free Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Shredded Coconut*, Pink Himalayan Salt.

Detoxifying Chicken Bone Broth with Nettle, Burdock and Parsley

Enjoy within 5  days of receiving or freeze. If freezing store in a airtight container or straight necked jar (these curved jars tend to crack when freezing.) Be sure to leave an inch of space at the top to allow for expansion. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes and enjoy as a warm beverage or make a quick soup with sauteed vegetables and fresh herbs (pairs really well with shiitake mushrooms for an added detox boost.)

Fogline Farms Pasture Raised Chicken Bones*, Onion*, Carrot*, Celery*, Apple Cider Vinegar*, Parsley*, Burdock Root*, Nettle*, Thyme*. Black Pepper*, Sea Salt. 

Roasted Apple, Rosemary and Black Pepper  Mustard

Best within 10 days . Serve on your favorite sandwich (we think it pairs particularly well with port and lamb.) , with a cheeseboard, in a meatloaf or over toast or crackers. 

Buckwheat Flour*, Gluten Free Sprouted Flour Blend*, Palm Sugar*, Raw Extra Virgin Coconut Oil*, Aluminum Free Baking Powder*, Pink Himalayan Sea Salt 

Sprouted Buckwheat & Millet Seed Bread with Fresh Onion and Dill

Keeps well for up to two weeks. Slice, toast at 350 for 8 minutes and enjoy! You can also toast it on a pan but definitely heat it up! Top with this week apple mustard and goat cheddar or cheese of your choice ...butter or olive oil is good too!

Activated Oats*, Filtered Water*, Onion*, Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds*, Sprouted Buckwheat*, Activated Millet*, Sprouted Chia Seeds,* Sprouted Flax Seed*, Sprouted Hemp Seeds*, Psyllium Husks*, Olive Oil*, Maple Syrup*, Dill*, Sea Salt, Black Pepper*


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Sept 10

Agrodolce Delicata Squash Salad with Arugula, Pecans and Ricotta

Keeps well for three days. Just toss arugula with dressing and then top with pecans and ricotta.

Delicata squash*, Arugula*, Extra Virgin Olive Oil*, White Wine Vinegar*, Lime Juice*, Sheeps Milk Ricotta, Sprouted Pecans, Maple Syrup*, Red Onion*, Sea Salt, Black Pepper. 

Herbed Gazpacho with Basil and Cucumber

Best within two days. This soup is intended to be eaten at room temperature. So excited about the super sweet little dry farmed tomatoes in this soup!

Early Girl Tomatoes*. Cucumber*, Basil*, Cilantro*, Shallots*, Red Onion, Jalapeno*, Red Wine Vinegar, Balsamic, Cherry Tomatoes*, Olive Oil*, Maldon Sea Salt*, Garlic*, Black Pepper

Zucchini Salad with Mint and Lemon

Best within three days. Just toss with dressing and enjoy.

Arugula*, Zucchini*, Mint*, Shallot*, Parmesan*, Extra Virgin Olive Oil*, Lemon*, Maldon Sea Salt, Black Pepper*, Red Chili Flakes*, Pine Nuts.*

Chez Panisse Lamb Stew with Tart California Apricots

Keeps well for five days. Bring to a  simmer in a small pot for a few minutes. This lamb was 100% grass fed in Davenport (well they also ate brussels sprouts and pumpkin too) and it was butchered by our friends at Fogline Farm. We’re feeling pretty grateful!

Fogline Farm Chicken Bone Broth*, Pasture Raised Lamb*, Sweet Potato*, Onion*, Cilantro*, CA Dried Apricot, Garlic*, Ginger*, Curry Powder*, Cinnamon*, Saffron, Sea Salt, Black Pepper*

Black Bean & Buckwheat Jalapeno  Burgers with Feta, Slaw and Red Pepper Sauce

Keeps well for up to five days. Best served warm. Warm in an oven at 400 for 7-10 minutes or on a hot frying pan for a few minutes on each side. 

Sprouted Black Beans*, Buckwheat Groat*, Feta, Red Onion*, Pasture Raised Egg*, Buckwheat Flour*, Chia*, Sea Salt, Cumin Seed*, Smoked Paprika, Black Pepper.

Sweet Corn, Sungold Tomatoes, Basil and Gruyere Frittata 

Keeps well for up to one week. Preheat oven or toaster oven to 350° and heat for 7-10 mins, or until heated through. The cake should be lightly browned and crispy on the outside. Serve with a side salad dressed in a bright vinaigrette.

Pasture Raised Egg*, Red Potato*, Fresh Corn*, Cherry Tomato*, Basil*, Shallot*, Gruyere, Thyme*, Dijon, Sea Salt, Pepper

Almond Butter and Olive Oil Cakes

Keeps well refrigerated for ten days. Best served any way you want them :) If you want to warm them up do so at 325 for 5-8 minutes.

Pamalas Gluten Free Flour Blend, Dates*, Almond Butter*, Cocoa Powder*, Extra Virgin Olive Oil*, Maple Syrup*, Palm Sugar*, Almond Milk*, Sprouted Almonds*, Guittard Dark Chocolate Chips, Vanilla Extract, Aluminum Free Baking Powder, Sea Salt.

Blueberry Buckwheat Scones

Best within 5 days . Best served at room temperature with coffee, tea or warm beverage of your choice.

Buckwheat Flour*, Gluten Free Sprouted Flour Blend*, Palm Sugar*, Raw Extra Virgin Coconut Oil*, Aluminum Free Baking Powder*, Pink Himalayan Sea Salt 


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Sept 3

Grilled Romano Beans and Roasted Radish Salad 

Keeps well for three days. Just toss with dressing...this is a knife and fork salad.

Little Gem Lettuce*, Romano Beans, Radish*, Red Onion*, Sunflower Sprouts*, Candied Pumpkin Seeds* (Maple Syrup*), Olive Oil*, Balsamic, Apple Cider Vinegar, Dijon, Shallot*, Medjool Date, Sea Salt.

Herbed Falafel Salad with Crisp Veggies and Greek Dressing

Best within three days.  Just toss with dressing and enjoy!

Garbanzo Beans*, Buckwheat Flour*, Mint*, Parsley*, Garlic*, Shallots*, Olive Oil*, Cumin*, Aluminum Free Baking Powder, Pink Himalayan Salt, Pepper*, Lemon*, Garlic*, Red Onion*, Kalamata Olives*, Cherry Tomato*, Baby Lettuce*, Carrot*, Cucumber*, *Red Wine Vinegar*, Extra Virgin Olive Oil*, Dijon, Basil*, Oregano*. 

Lemongrass Coconut Soup with Fogline Farm Chicken  (Tom Kaha Gai)

Best within five days. Bring to a light simmer for 2 minutes. Careful not to boil the coconut milk. Serve with our coconut rice if you like. 

Homemade Chicken Bone Broth*, Fogline Farm Chicken, Mushrooms*, Coconut Milk*, Tomato*, Cilantro*, Lemongrass*, Ginger*, Shallots*, Chillies*, Fish Sauce*, Kaffir Lime*, Fish Sauce, Sea Salt.

Salmon Curry with Green Beans and Green Onion

Keeps well for four days. Bring to a very light simmer in a small pot, again careful not to boil the coconut milk. Pairs well with our Coconut Cilantro rice!

H & H Wild Wild Salmon, Sugar Snap Peas, Coconut Milk*, Green Onion*, Cilantro*, White Wine, Ginger*, Lemon Grass*, Lime Juice*, Fish Sauce*, Jalapeno*, Curry Powder*, Garlic*, Ginger*, Cilantro*, Palm Sugar*

Kaffir Lime & Cilantro Coconut Brown  Rice (Sprouted )

Keeps well for up to five days. Best served warm. We love making this into fried rice. Just add a little oil to a hot pan, add the rice.MAke a little space for an egg or two. Add a little salt and stustir until the egg is cooked. You can also add any fresh veggies you have on hand!

Brown Basmati Rice*, Coconut Milk*, Shallots*, Ginger*, Garlic*, Cilantro*, Kaffir Lime Leaves*, Lime*, Raw Extra Virgin Coconut Oil*, Cardamom*, Pink Himalayan Salt. 

Swiss Chard and Red Potato Frittata with Arugula  Pesto and Ricotta Cheese

Keeps well for up to one week. Preheat oven or toaster oven to 350° and heat for 7-10 mins, or until heated through. The cake should be lightly browned and crispy on the outside. Serve with a side salad dressed in a bright vinaigrette.

Red Potato*, Swiss Chard*, Onion*, Pajaro Pasture- Raised Eggs*, Sheep's Milk Ricotta Cheese, Baby Arugula*, Cilantro*, Extra Virgin Olive Oil*, Garlic*, Lemon Juice*, Pecans, Dijon, Sea Salt, Black Pepper.

Cornbread Muffins with Fresh Rosemary, Collards and Feta

Keeps well refrigerated for one week. Best served at room temperature or a little warm. If you warm them we recommend adding a little pasture raised butter!.

Strauss Greek Yogurt*, Pasture Raised Eggs*, Olive Oil*, Fresh Corn*, Collard Greens*, Sprouted Corn Flour*, Feta, Cornmeal*, Rosemary*, Sea Salt*, Baking Soda.

Peaches and Creamy Chia Pudding with Sprouted Cinnamon Almonds

Best within 5 days or freeze . Best serve chilled. Just top with almonds or other fruit and nuts of your choice.

Chia Seeds*, Cashews*, Dates*, Coconut Butter*, Plum*, Peaches*, Sprouted Almonds*, Palm Sugar*, Vanilla Extract, Cinnamon.

Rocket and Basil Pesto with Sprouted Pecans in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Keeps well for up to two weeks. Use on your favorite toast, pasta or grains. Great on eggs and greens, tossed on sauteed or baked veggies or use on a cheeseboard.

Young Arugula*, Basil*, Pecan, Olive Oil*,  Garlic*, Lemon Juice* , Lemon Zest*, Sea Salt, Black Pepper*

Chai Spiced Almond Milk Latte

Keeps well for one week . Enjoy chilled, over ice or gently warm.

Almonds*, Turmeric*, Ginger*, Fennel Seeds*, Cinnamon Sticks*, Cloves*, Black Peppercorn*, Star Anise*, Cardamom*, Rooibos Tea*, Coconut Palm Sugar*, Coconut Butter*, Vanilla Extract, Sunflower Lecithin*



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