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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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).

Ask Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for August 2, 2011

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I have been trying really hard to lose weight but I am finding it really hard. I have been looking at your site and it is really good with the weekly eating plan which is just what I am looking for but [...]

Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for July 25, 2011

Chef Tim Says….

I have had some questions from media recently about the cost of eating at home vs. eating out.

It’s interesting to me that people believe that it’s more expensive to eat at home when [...]

Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for July 11, 2011

Dr. Tim Says….

In lectures I will almost always have someone ask about cholesterol. This is the one area where people are very confused and here’s an example of a question we get from our readers:

“When [...]

Healthy Choice: Garlic Herb Shrimp and Lobster Cheese Ravioli

Shocking though it might be, I was actually looking forward to testing today’s meals from Healthy Choice. They’ve been putting out some fairly good meals lately (like last month’s Rosemary Chicken and Sweet Potatoes and Roasted Chicken Verde) and I was hoping for another double play. [...]

New Recipes for May 19, 2011 at DrGourmet.com

Pre-Order Just Tell Me What to Eat!and Get Free Shipping!

You can now pre-order my new book,Just Tell Me What To Eat!: The Delicious 6-Week Weight Loss Plan for the Real World. This is a 6 week plan that I’ve built over the last decade of working with [...]

Cheese; Fish Oil; More : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I have heard there are some cheeses that will not cause a problem for those who are lactose intolerant. Can you tell me some?

A: We doctors [...]