My name is Timothy Harlan and I am both a physician and a chef. This blog is a general collection of information and random ideas on eating great food and eating healthy.
This is a flavorful but light topping for your grilled steak. Choose more flavorful mushrooms like crimini or shiitaki. It is best to not let the mushrooms marinate too long – [...]
Q: I know that high fructose corn syrup is bad for me. Now that I’m reading labels more carefully, I’m very surprised at how often it shows up in prepared foods, even as an additive in supposedly healthy whole-wheat bread. I love to [...]
Dear Dr. Gourmet,
Two related questions, from two different readers:
Q: Although I do not eat red meat often, I was introduced to ground buffalo meat (very lean from Whole Foods) and immensely enjoyed it. Is there a great difference in the nutritional values compared to other [...]
This is a super simple and a flavorful steak dinner. If you can’t find hanger steak, other great choices include sirloin, flank steak or filet. I used a beautiful fresh, yellow [...]
Technically, braising is simmering food in a small amount of liquid in a covered or uncovered pan or casserole. In some ways it’s similar to stewing, except that with braising there’s generally only enough water, wine or stock to add a little moisture [...]
Dr. Harlan will be signing copies of his books at The Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania Street in New Orleans, on Thursday, June 30, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Taste food from the book and sip a glass of wine as [...]
Adding Herbs and Fruit to Iced Tea: A Love Infusion
Some 5000 years have passed since tea’s medicinal properties were discovered, and from a Western point of view the brew has come full circle. Tea’s health benefits are well understood now.
Quick and spicy, these peas are a great side dish for any of your Asian inspired dishes. This recipe makes good leftovers, and served cold would make a nice addition to salads.
It’s hard to know who to trust. There is so much information about diet, weight loss and nutrition out there. Much of it is pretty silly and a lot is downright dangerous. As you know I try to provide you with the best, evidence-based information. [...]
This curry is super simple. Even though it takes about 90 minutes to cook, the prep time is only about 20 minutes and it’s a single pot. Perfect for [...]