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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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

New Recipes @ DrGourmet.com! September 8, 2011

Hanger Steak with Spanish Salsa

This is a super simple and a flavorful steak dinner. If you can’t find hanger steak, other great choices include sirloin, flank steak or filet. I used a beautiful fresh, yellow [...]

Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for August 8, 2011

Chef Tim Says….

When I am giving talks, people will often ask about low-carb diets. Truthfully, the Atkins and South Beach diets are just plain silly. Worst of all, they’ve created a myth that pasta is bad for you. Really! Why would anyone ever want to [...]

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 @ DrGourmet.com!

Win a Signed Copy of Just Tell Me What to Eat!

Win one of five signed copies of Dr. Harlan’s new book by entering the sweepstakes on Facebook! This is a 6-week plan that will have you and your family eating well and eating healthy, while learning how [...]

New Recipes for May 5, 2011 at DrGourmet.com

Yam and Leek Tortilla

I love the yams diced and cooked with the leek like home fries and then made into a tortilla. It’s really delicious and a complete breakfast.

How to Lose Belly Fat: Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dr. Tim Says….

With my new book coming out on June 7th (Just Tell Me What to Eat! The Delicious Six-Week Weight Loss Plan for the Real World), I’ve been reflecting on the myriad diets out there. There are lots of them and they make all sorts [...]

Weight Loss World, by Russ Lane; New Recipes at DrGourmet.com

Weight Loss World

Becoming thoroughly disillusioned by weight loss success story hype was a necessary step in discovering any real joy in life for me, post-weight.

Call this the end of the “honeymoon” phase, but that’s an ill [...]