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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Improving Your Cholesterol : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dr. Tim Says….

Dear Dr. Tim, I feel so guilty. How bad is ice cream for me? Give me some good foods that I would like that will lower my cholesterol, and please don’t mention oatmeal.

I [...]

New Recipes at DrGourmet.com for January 6, 2011

Creamy Spicy Potato Soup

I loved potato soup as a kid. Growing up my mom would make it a few times a month during the winter and I always looked forward to it. This is a [...]

Two Soups from Amy's : Dr. Gourmet Reviews

Readers of this column will know that we have consistently found Amy’s foods inconsistent. You can put two of their frozen meals side by side and one will be great and one not any good at all. This occurs across the spectrum of their offerings [...]

New Recipes at DrGourmet.com for December 9, 2010

Peppermint Crème Brûlée

This lightly scented peppermint version of the classic Crème Brûlée is really spectacular. It is a lot easier to make than you ever thought and the mint gives it a festive feel. A [...]

New Recipes at DrGourmet.com for December 2, 2010

Cream of Chicken Soup

This is the ultimate warm, satisfying soup. Great savory chicken with sweet carrots, peas and potatoes in a rich creamy soup. A full meal in a bowl that takes about an hour [...]

Holiday Recipe Suggestions

It seems amazing that Christmas is almost here, but there are only 8 shopping days left. Time to plan those holiday meals and Dr. Gourmet is here to help with some of our favorite holiday recipes.

Salad Dressings

Cranberry Vinaigrette
Green Goddess Dressing
Honey Mustard [...]

Cream of Potato Soup with Roasted Garlic

Cream of Potato Soup with Roasted Garlic | Low Sodium Version

On a cold fall or winter night there’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of potato soup. This recipe is so savory with the garlic and smoked gouda and makes the perfect meal with a simple side [...]

Bulk Recipes; HON Certification; More : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: How much weight should you lose doing it healthy each week? I was hoping maybe you could give me a few hints as to what I should be looking for and what to avoid.

A: The best [...]

New Recipes at DrGourmet.com!

Chicken and Black-Eyed Pea Soup | Coumadin Safe Version

This is a great savory soup. There’s so much to like but I believe that it’s the sage that really makes this a fine dish. Sage is one of my favorite herbs especially [...]

Two More from Amy’s Soups

We are always on the lookout for good soups. They can make great lunches – quick, easy and satisfying. With a grilled cheese sandwich a quick can of soup qualifies as comfort food. Unfortunately, our reviews of soups have been mixed, with those that are [...]