About Dr. Gourmet

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.

You can find out more at the Dr. Gourmet web site. Eat well, eat healthy, enjoy life!

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Five Spice Pork Stir Fry; Other Red Meats : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dr. Tim Says….

This week we’ll continue our series on what foods you should have in your refrigerator and pantry to more easily eat well and eat healthy.

This week I am going to continue with red [...]

A Healthy Pantry; Beef : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dr. Tim Says….

At this time of year I get a lot of questions about what people should keep in their pantry or refrigerator so that they can eat healthier more easily. I wrote a series of articles on this very subject not too long ago [...]

Four Tips to Surviving the Holiday Party : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Chef Tim Says….

The holidays are upon us and that means food – often lots of it. While I do believe that the holidays can be a time to splurge, this doesn’t give you a license to gorge between Thanksgiving and New Years’.

Sharp Holiday Gifts : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Chef Tim Says….

Time to buy gifts. If you are stumped for what to get that cook in your life, think about something that will make their time in the kitchen easier and a lot more fun. As long as I have been cooking I still [...]

Tomato and White Bean Soup : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Chef Tim Says….

For two decades now there has been controversy surround the government labeling tomato paste as a vegetable so that it will pass for one on kid’s plates in school lunch programs. While I am not one who believes that tomato paste should be [...]

Thanksgiving Menu: Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Happy Thanksgiving!

We love Thanksgiving here at Dr. Gourmet because it embodies everything about our motto of “Eat well, eat healthy, enjoy life!”

Here are some simple recipes to help with a delicious and healthy Thanksgiving meal [...]

Pork Chops with Savory Apple Compote: Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for October 17, 2011

Chef Tim Says….

It is unfortunate but there is a lot of confusion about pork. I will have often patients say to me “I’m not eating pork anymore.” They consider this to be a healthier choice and I think there are a number of reasons for [...]

Risotto Caprese with Whitefish: Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for October 10, 2011

Chef Tim Says….

There are three reasons to use wine in recipes. One is as a marinade where the acidity aides in tenderizing meats and other ingredients. The second is as a cooking liquid. Either way, the main reason is that wine adds flavor to your [...]

Lentil and Sausage Stew: Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for October 3, 2011

Chef Tim Says….

When I am giving lectures I love to talk about lentils. Legumes are one of my favorite ingredients and lentils are one of my favorite legumes. They keep well in the cupboard, cook quickly and there are dozens of ways to use them [...]

Linguine with Clam Sauce: Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for September 26, 2011

Chef Tim Says….

I love clams and don’t eat them as often as I could. They are simple to make and delicious, but they’re also a really healthy choice.

The first time I had clams was a [...]