SMOKED SALMON NORI WRAPS WITH WASABI MAYO

SMOKED SALMON NORI WRAPS WITH WASABI MAYO

SERVES 6 Iodine is a trace mineral that plays an essential role in optimal thyroid function. We should be conscious of iodine when following a Paleo diet. Many people may not be getting enough iodine when processed foods are eliminated and table salt is replaced by...
SARDINE SPREAD

SARDINE SPREAD

SERVES 6 I rarely use canned products but fresh sardines are hard to come by. Sardines are loaded with nutrients, so it is worth the trade-off! They are a great source of omega-3 fats, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and selenium. If you do find fresh sardines, they taste...
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED MELON

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED MELON

SERVES 8 Prosciutto e melone is a classic Italian appetizer, perfect for a summer party. I chill my cantaloupe before making this dish to make it extra refreshing. The fresh ground black pepper adds the perfect amount of heat and complexity to this simple appetizer....
PANCETTA-WRAPPED FIGS WITH WALNUTS

PANCETTA-WRAPPED FIGS WITH WALNUTS

SERVES 12 (2 per person) Figs are harvested twice a year in California, in early summer and late summer or early fall. I always grab a basket or two as soon as I see them at the market. In my opinion, not many other fruits can compete with the sweet flavor and the...
IKRA, OR POOR MAN’S CAVIAR (MIDDLE EASTERN EGGPLANT SPREAD)

IKRA, OR POOR MAN’S CAVIAR (MIDDLE EASTERN EGGPLANT SPREAD)

SERVES 12 When most of us think of a Middle Eastern eggplant appetizer, baba ghanoush comes to mind. Although it’s a fantastic dip, my favorite Middle Eastern eggplant dish is the lesser-known ikra. The recipe for ikra varies from household to household, and even...