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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Storing Fish; Mac and Cheese; Foil or Parchment : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: What’s the best way to store fish?

A: This question didn’t come via AskDrGourmet
@drgourmet.com but it was asked recently during a conversation that I was having with someone testing The Dr. Gourmet Diet Plan. [...]

Best Bets: Fish and Shellfish

Here’s an easy way to get more fish and shellfish in your diet: take it to work for lunch or keep them on hand for those nights you’re just too tired or busy to cook. Good fish or shellfish convenience meals are hard to come [...]

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Prevent Cellular Aging : Dr. Gourmet's Health and Nutrition Bites

Your cells are constantly dying and being replaced by new cells, which are created by cell division. Telomeres are DNA sequences, and multiples of these telomeres form a protective cap on the ends of certain chromosomes. As these chromosomes are divided to create new cells, one [...]

Mediterranean Whitefish in Foil : New Recipes @ DrGourmet.com!

Mediterranean Whitefish in Foil

This is a fantastic way to cook fish, with easy cleanup (just toss the pouches and you’re done!). It is traditionally baked in parchment paper, but for most folks the foil is [...]

Two Fish Dishes from Healthy Choice : Dr. Gourmet Reviews

We’re always on the lookout for fish or shellfish meals so that you can incorporate fish into your diet more easily. Unfortunately, they just don’t stand up well to the kind of treatment required for frozen meals – which is essentially being cooked twice.

Substitutions: Sesame Seeds, Fish, Pine Nuts : Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for November 1, 2011

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I am interested in the Mediterranean Diet but I am allergic to fish and shellfish. What can I substitute for the fish/shellfish? I don’t particularly like meat.

A: Certainly there’s good research to [...]

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 [...]

Cooking Veggies; Tilapia; MSG: Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for October 4, 2011

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I love to roast all different kinds of vegetables, such as broccoli, asparagus, peppers, green beans, zucchini, etc. I think it gives them a great flavor. I have read that when you roast or cook vegetables, they lose their benefits, that you [...]

Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for September 12, 2011

Chef Tim Says….

I love a good salad dressing and especially a great vinaigrette. So simple, yet so complex. The rich combination of silky oil with tart vinegar, flavorings and herbs is incomparable.

The traditional vinaigrette, on [...]

Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for August 23, 2011

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: A new school year is coming and with it concerns about sending healthy lunches for my middle schooler. Any suggestions would be great! (They do not have any way to heat their lunches).