Created two great salads this weekend. It’s spring and in the past I [...]]]> 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 would certainly have used pastas. One was aSweet Potato Salad that I made to go with the pork tenderloin. The other, acorn and black eyed pea salad was spicy with cumin and also worked with the leftover pork really well.

May 2, 2009

I have been thinking about crusts for the last few weeks. What about things like oven fried chicken? In the past I have used melba toast as it’s dry and crunchy and holds up really well. I started experimenting with corn tortillas, grinding them and using them for crusts. Tonight I perfected that with a Tortilla-Crusted Chicken. It’s really fine but getting the same crispiness will be a challenge I think.Living with Celiac Disease, Part IV

Featured Recipe

Eggplant Lasagna

This recipe was designed to use layers of eggplant in place of the traditional strips of lasagna pasta. One thing to keep in mind with this recipe is to cook the sauce long enough so that it is fairly thick. The eggplant will give up a fair amount of water while baking, and if the sauce is too thin, the “lasagna” won’t hold together well.

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 – [...]]]> 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 – about an hour at the most – as they will become mushy. Make the vinaigrette, cook the steak and serve.

Pasta Fagioli with Chicken

There are hundreds of variations of this soup. The basics are tomatoes, some pasta and beans. Herbs run the gamut and include sage, basil, oregano and rosemary.

This is the perfect cold weather soup that has it all – veggies, legumes, lean flavorful chicken, whole grain pasta and great Italian flavors. I created this variation with the chicken to make this dish a complete meal.

The recipe takes all of about 20 minutes prep time and making a double or triple batch ensures that you have a lot on hand for leftovers during the week.

There are a lot of vitamins sold today. They [...]]]> [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 come in all forms – pills, capsules, packets of pills and supplement drinks. We now have more and more good research that says they are pretty much worthless. We know that vitamins are good for you, but the research is now clear that getting your vitamins from food and not supplements is better for you. Vitamins and Supplements

Featured Recipes

Fusilli with Morels and Roasted Garlic | Low Sodium Version

When I told a friend that I had some fresh morels, they asked how I was going to prepare them. “As simply as possible” was my reply. There’s so much great flavor in these guys that you don’t need much. Garlic, shallots, butter… that’s all you need.

Polenta and Eggs

If I had a nickel for every time in the last year I have said, “eggs are OK; quit worrying about them,” I would be pretty rich by now. They’re OK and this is a great way to have them. It’s sort of like toad in the hole with great flavorful carbs and rich yummy eggs.

Exercise Ideas:
Play Video Games!
Exercise with Jacques Courseault, M.D.

Video games aren’t just for kids! According to a recent report, 53 percent of American adults play video games, and one in five adults (21%) play every day or almost every day. While sedentary behavior is linked to chronic diseases and obesity, new, active video games systems may help you meet your weekly exercise recommendations. Play Video Games!

While having dinner with friends recently, I was asked [...]]]> [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 about how to eat out. What should someone look for when choosing a meal? It’s easy when you are at home and can weigh food. When you are looking at a menu it can be tough to know whether what you are reading will come out of the kitchen as you expected.

The first thing to consider is planning. As I have said many times, being healthy is about having a plan, whether it is what you eat, exercise or any other factor. By making the decision to go to a restaurant that’s going to offer you. I’m not a fan of fast food, but there are some good choices at fast food restaurants, and most every chain offers information on the nutritional content of their food. They don’t do a very good job of this in their restaurants, but most have nutrition facts online. Check their web site before you go, and over time you will build up a list of your favorites. Eating Out

Featured Recipe

Pasta with Mushroom Bolognese

Sauce Bolognese is the most popular dish in England. I have read estimates that the average Briton eats pasta with Bolognese every week. Most of this is from a bottle, however. This is one of the easiest fresh sauces to make and so delicious. Start to finish it takes only about 20 minutes of cooking time for a fresh delicious sauce – that’s almost as fast as opening the bottle and heating it up.

Resistance Training:
Improve Muscular Endurance
Exercise with Jacques Courseault, M.D.

Improving muscular endurance takes a back seat to increasing muscle mass when discussing methods of resistance training. However, muscle endurance is just as important, because it allows muscles to exercise for an extended period of time before becoming fatigued. Endurance training is beneficial for walking, jogging, biking, swimming and other physical activities that require continuous movement. Furthermore, endurance can contribute to weight loss because cardiovascular exercise can be maintained for a longer duration. Improve Muscular Endurance

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 [...]]]>

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 the sugar and creaminess from the goat cheese is really perfect. It just cried out for a nice piece of seared whitefish like halibut that first time I had it. The maple carrot glaze was designed just for that purpose and adds a nice overall richness to the dish. For those on Coumadin the fish and sauce are great served over coconut rice.

This recipe is gluten-free and those who are lactose intolerant but can tolerate cheese may enjoy it. Those on Coumadin (warfarin) and those with GERD / Acid Reflux should avoid it.

Gnocchi with Tomato Mushroom Sauce
Gluten-Free Version | Low Sodium Version

I love gnocchi and this rich tomato mushroom sauce just makes it that much better. In the first iteration of this I used a single pepperoncini instead of the paprika. These are small pickled Italian peppers and the slight spiciness adds a lot to the sauce.

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users and those who are lactose-intolerant. Those with GERD / Acid Reflux should avoid it.

Eat well, eat healthy, enjoy life!

Timothy S. Harlan, M.D.
Dr. Gourmet

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 [...]]]>

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 or tilapia can be substituted but it’s a good idea to brush each with about a half teaspoon of olive oil to help keep the fish moist.

I love this technique and you could use yellow squash instead of the zucchini or even a combination of the two.

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users and is lactose and gluten free. Those with GERD / Acid Reflux should avoid it due to the shallots, capers and tomatoes.

Penne with Eggplant Pesto and Mushrooms | Penne with Eggplant Pesto and Prosciutto

Pestos are super versatile and this eggplant pesto goes great with so many combinations. You can use almost whatever you have in the kitchen as leftovers – veggies, a little ham, some grated parmesan – almost anything will make a great meal in a flash.

These recipes are safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users but contain multiple GERD / Acid Reflux triggers. They are low in sodium and safe for those who are gluten sensitive provided they use gluten-free ingredients. They contain cheese, so those who are lactose intolerant but can tolerate cheese may safely enjoy them.

Eggplant Pesto

You can use this Eggplant Pesto in place of any other pesto, but it’s more subtle so you’ll need more. Where about two or so tablespoons of a Basil Pesto would be enough in a pasta dish, this works great as a sauce and you can use about a half cup or so.

This is just as versatile as any other pesto. You can use it in pasta, as a spread on sandwiches or bruschetta. It also works great in making hors d’oeuvres and other appetizers. A dollop in a creamy soup like Cream of Cauliflower or Butternut Squash soup would be perfect.

This recipe is low in sodium (salt) and is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users and those who are sensitive to gluten. It contains cheese, so those who are lactose intolerant but can tolerate cheese may safely enjoy it. Those with GERD / Acid Reflux should avoid it due to the garlic.

Eat well, eat healthy, enjoy life!

Timothy S. Harlan, M.D.
Dr. Gourmet
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