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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Eggplant Lasagna; Living with Celiac Disease, Part IV : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dr. Tim Says….

This week we’ll continue our series on Dr. Tim’s diagnosis with Celiac Disease. Read Part I | Part II | Part III

April 26, 2009

Created two great salads this weekend. It’s spring and in the past I [...]

Grilled Beefsteak with Mushroom Vinaigrette : New Recipes @ DrGourmet.com!

Grilled Beefsteak with Mushroom Vinaigrette

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 – [...]

Savory Mushroom Stuffed Turkey Breast : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Chef Tim Says….

When I was younger, I hated mushrooms. That was back in the dark ages when fresh mushrooms were not widely available and canned mushrooms were pretty popular. Look at a 1960’s copy of Gourmet magazine and you will find recipes that call for [...]

Trust: An Editorial : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dr. Tim Says….

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. [...]

Vitamins and Supplements; Play Video Games

[This article is part of The Real World Diet Coaching Program, an ongoing series on The How and Why of Eating Healthy. Read the whole series to date.]

There are a lot of vitamins sold today. They [...]

Eating Out: Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

[This article is part of The Real World Diet Coaching Program, an ongoing series on The How and Why of Eating Healthy. Read the whole series to date.]

While having dinner with friends recently, I was asked [...]

Whitefish with Braised Red Cabbage : New Recipes at DrGourmet.com

Whitefish with Braised Red Cabbage

This recipe was inspired by a side dish of cabbage that I had at a restaurant one evening. The combination of the bitterness of the cabbage, a touch of sweetness from [...]

Gnocchi with Tomato Mushroom Sauce : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dr. Tim Says….

When I was growing up we had the typical diner special of “a meat and two veg.” This isn’t too far from what makes sense for a healthy dinner. We know that combining protein with carbs helps with feeling satisfied for longer after a meal. [...]

Zucchini Wrapped Halibut with Mediterranean Sauce : New Recipes at DrGourmet.com

Zucchini Wrapped Halibut with Mediterranean Sauce | Low Sodium Version

You can use almost any white fish with this recipe if halibut is not available. The more fatty fish will work a little better – cod, whiting, etc.. Fish like trout, drum [...]

If It Satisfies, It Satisfies

A couple of years ago I wrote about two related strategies for reducing the number of calories in a dish. The first was to enhance flavor by choosing lower calorie, high-flavor ingredients. The second, and more difficult, strategy was to pay careful attention to those [...]