Chef Dr. Mike

#November starts the #CelebrationSeason. Start #planning all your get togethers now. Apple-Cranberry and Brie Beggar’s Purse can serve as a #Partysnack, an #appetizer or #holiday #cocktail #canape. chefdrmike.com/recipes/appet… *** DON'T FORGET!!!*** NEW BOOK OUT in time for cozy reading time! ow.ly/c60350YuNvM. IF YOU ENJOY IT, PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING IT A REVIEW!!! #HolidayAppetizers #NovemberGatherings #BrieCheese #CranberryRecipes #CozyReading #FoodAndBooks #EntertainingIdeas #TheHealingTable #CulinaryMedicine #BridgMedHealth #ChefDrMike

Happy Sunday!!! Made just for a special, relaxing Sunday. It is for that extra something, that sauce that is just that bit deeper and more complex; nothing beats all-day simmered red sauce. It is perfect for a Sunday dinner! chefdrmike.com/.../soups-sto… *** DON'T FORGET!!!*** NEW BOOK OUT in time for cozy reading time! ow.ly/c60350YuNvM. IF YOU ENJOY IT, PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING IT A REVIEW!!! #SundayDinner #HomemadeSauce #AllDaySimmered #ComfortFood #ItalianCuisine #PastaLovers #CozyReading #RecipeBook #RelaxingSunday #TheHealingTable #CulinaryMedicine #BridgMedHealth #Chefdrmike

Need a new book for cozy fall reading?? Check out the book here, now available! ow.ly/c60350YuNvM More praise for "Dinner with God: Understanding The Language of Food": “It’s amazing—brilliant. I honestly don’t have words to fully express how much pleasure I had reading it. It is such an important contribution.” ~ Professor Carlos A. Monteiro, MD, PhD, Emeritus Professor, School of Public Health, University of São Paulo (Originator of NOVA Classification System for UPFs) If you have read the book and enjoyed it, please consider a review! Thanks for all the continued support!!! #CulinaryMedicine #HealthyEating #FoodForThought #BookRecommendation #WeekendReads #ChefDrMike #FoodAndHealth #WellnessJourney #MindBodySoul #DinnerWithGod #BookReview #FoodIsMedicine #ReadToLead #HealthAndWellness #NutritionMatters #BridgMedHealth #The HealingTable

#CozyReading #BeanSoup #EasternAfricanCuisine #HealthyRecipes #FarmToTable Happy Friday!!! NEW BOOK OUT in time for cozy reading time! ow.ly/c60350YuNvM. IF YOU ENJOY IT, PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING IT A REVIEW!!! Its that in between time...cooler weather calls for a warming soup! Bean and Lentil Maharagwe chefdrmike.com/.../sou.../be… I love this flavorful soup in the late summer when I can roast the tomatoes right from the garden for an added level of taste and texture. This Eastern African dish not only delivers to the taste buds, but it packs a wallop of anti-inflammatory phytochemicals. #recipes #healthy #culinarymedicine #antiinflammatory #maharagwe #lentil #soup #fall #coolerweather #freshisbest #thankafarmer #yum #comfortfood #Chefdrmike #BridgMedHealth #The HealingTable

NEW BOOK OUT in time for cozy reading time! ow.ly/c60350YuNvM. IF YOU ENJOY IT, PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING IT A REVIEW!!! Speaking of cozy, did you know #October is #NationalPastaMonth? Lasagna is layer upon layer of delicious pasta, creamy Béchamel sauce, Bolognese and fresh vegetables. Its perfect for cooler weather! Filling and wholesome! #CozyReading #BookLovers #PastaLovers #ComfortFood #OctoberVibes #FoodieFavorites #HomemadeLasagna #chefdrmike #BridgMedHealth #The HealingTable

Looking to use up some of the last of the harvest? In contrast to the piquant flavors of the salsa roja, this salsa verde highlights an herbaceous tang nestled on a subtle, smoky, and charred foundation. This recipe focuses on the flavor profile of the Mexican husk tomato, or tomatillo. chefdrmike.com/recipes/fire-… Don't forget to grab a copy of the new book to get you through the Fall days ahead! ow.ly/c60350YuNvM. IF YOU ENJOY IT, PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING IT A REVIEW!!! #SalsaVerde #Tomatillo #FallRecipes #HarvestProduce #HomemadeSalsa #FoodLovers #SeasonalCooking #FlavorfulEats #Chefdrmike #BridgMedhealth

Throwback Thursday! The wheel of seasons keeps turning; as we transition to Autumn it time for warm, comforting soups. It is a quite simple dish, but by using a great-quality stock, lovely fresh ingredients that pack flavor, and by spending the extra time to run the soup through a fine mesh sieve, it is transformed into a beautifully smooth, subtly sensuous explosion of flavor. chefdrmike.com/recipes/soups… Don't forget to grab a copy of the new book to get you through the Fall days ahead! #ThrowbackThursday #AutumnSoups #ComfortFood #SoupLovers #SeasonalCooking #HomeCooking #SoupRecipe #FallFlavors #FoodieLife ow.ly/c60350YuNvM. If you enjoy it, please leave a review!

How about some Monday Motivation? Try my delicious Hoisin Sauce as an alternative to unhealthy, store-bought dressings. This homemade version with less than 10 ingredients takes less than 10 minutes to whip up in a food processor. chefdrmike.com/.../soups-sto… #hoisinsauce #NoArtificialFlavors #realdeal #culinarymedicine #freshisbest #ditchthebottledjunk #homemade #tasty #betterforyou #nocrap #easypeasy #Mondaymotivation

Have a wonderful Labor Day! “All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence” by Martin Luther King

It’s #Nationalmacadamianutday!!! Try Pan-Fried Macadamia-Nut-Encrusted Grouper with Homemade Tartar Sauce, grilled baby bok choy, and Grilled Sweet Corn with Cilantro-Lime Butter! 🥳🥳Don't forget to grab a copy of the new book to get you through the last Dog Days of Summer! ow.ly/c60350YuNvM. If you enjoy it, please leave a review! 🥳 #MacadamiaNut #PanFriedGrouper #CilantroLimeButter #SeafoodLovers #SummerRecipes #FoodieFavorites #CulinaryMedicine #chefdrmike #BridgMedHealth #FarmersMarket #GourmetFood #FoodInspiration #SustainableEating #FarmToTable

Wednesday Recipe Rewind: Last Tuesday at the market, I harvested pineapple tomatillos, tomatoes, zucchini, and herbs; throw in some local Tomahawk Mangalitsa (Heritage) Pork Chops from Verdure Pastures (thanks, Brian!), smoked with pineapple sage, add some from-scratch pasta, and a lemon caper sauce. Don't forget to grab a copy of the new book to get you through the last Dog Days of Summer! ow.ly/c60350YuNvM. If you enjoy it, please leave a review! #ChefdrMike #pork #beautifulfood #localproduce #healthyeating #summertime #FarmersMarket #GourmetFood #FoodInspiration #SustainableEating #FarmToTable #CulinaryArt #CulinaryMedicine #BridgMedHealth #Freshisbest #shoplocal

Happy weekend, everyone!!! This is your reminder to get out, shop local, and support your farmers' markets! Only a few are left this summer. It is always good to practice an attitude of gratitude in every meal. Eat with purpose! Don't forget to grab a copy of the new book to get you through the Dog Days of Summer! ow.ly/c60350YuNvM. If you enjoy it, please leave a review! #ChefdrMike #eggs #beautifulfood #localproduce #healthyeating #summertime #FarmersMarket #GourmetFood #FoodInspiration #SustainableEating #FarmToTable #CulinaryArt #CulinaryMedicine #BridgMedHealth #Freshisbest #shoplocal

Its #TastyTuesday! #Fall will be here before you know it! Start thinking ahead to your #autumn special occasions! Buckwheat Crusted Pork Chops with Prickly Pear Glaze; Roasted Fennel, Apple and Pomegranate Slaw with Garlic Ginger Kale. chefdrmike.com #freshfoods #chefdrmike #foodie #cleaneating #lovefood #nofilter #farmfresh #realfood #gourmet #freshisbest #farmtotable #foodporn #recipe #foodshaman #goodeats #pork #nom #chefmode #bestthingever #food #forkyeah #eeeeeats #CulinaryMedicine #BridgMedHealth

There are only a few farmers' markets left this summer. Get out and buy delicious local produce! It's likewise time to start your Fall reading list! ***The reviews are in! 5 out of 5 stars. Thoughtful and honest! *** Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2026- "This book is phenomenal. Also, think about it -- a book on health written by not only a doctor -- but a Chef! We need more of this!" Get your copy here:amazon.com/Dinner-God-Unders… #FarmersMarket #LocalProduce #HealthyEating #FreshVegetables #FallReading #HealthAndWellness #BookRecommendation #CulinaryMedicine #BridgMedhealth

Happy midweek! Read all about this healthful and cool recipe in Medical Economics by Chef Dr. Mike. Fabulous recipe for fresh summer produce and to keep the kitchen cool! Gazpacho & recipe! ow.ly/2R5K50WSzLV Don't forget to grab his new book out now! ow.ly/c60350YuNvM #CulinaryMedicine #HealthyEating #FoodForThought #BookRecommendation #WeekendReads #ChefDrMike #FoodAndHealth #WellnessJourney #MindBodySoul #DinnerWithGod #BookReview #FoodIsMedicine #ReadToLead #HealthAndWellness #NutritionMatters #BridgMedHealth

Summer Weekends!!! Get out and get on that grill while you can! Asian-infused elk tenderloin topped with an apricot-ginger glaze. Mixed veggies and Pink Madagascar Rice with cilantro. Seasonal, local, and delicious! Don't forget to grab a copy of the new book to get you through the Dog Days of Summer! ow.ly/c60350YuNvM. If you enjoy it, leave a review! #ChefdrMike #elk #beautifulfood #localproduce #grilloutsummer #summertime #FarmersMarket #GourmetFood #FoodInspiration #SustainableEating #FarmToTable #CulinaryArt #CulinaryMedicine #BridgMedHealth #Freshisbest

Farmers Market finds! When a season's bounty becomes uncomplicated, the result is deliciousness. From milk so fresh and local, you know the cow’s name, comes an incredibly light and rich spinach ricotta that fills tender from-scratch pasta crafted from the egg yolks of local happy hens. Serve that with farmers’ market fresh onions, garlic, and heirloom tomatoes simmered with handfuls of just-cut chef’s garden herbs and with a touch of olive oil (here’s where you use the good stuff), and it is a pillow of goodness upon which to rest your world-weary head. #FarmersMarketFinds #FreshIngredients #LocalProduce #HomemadePasta #SpinachRicotta #HeirloomTomatoes #FarmToTable #Culinarymedicine #BridgMedHealth

Saturday- Farmers Market inspiration! Pan-sauteed Pacific Black Cod with blood orange-miso sauce, potato mash with crispy leeks, pickled kumquat, and sriracha (house-made) honey mustard charred broccoli. #ChefdrMike #FarmersMarket #PacificBlackCod #GourmetFood #FoodInspiration #SustainableEating #FarmToTable #CulinaryArt #CulinaryMedicine #BridgMedHealth #Freshisbest

Happy Monday!!! Need a new book for the dog days of summer?? Check out the book here, now available! ow.ly/c60350YuNvM More praise for "Dinner with God: Understanding The Language of Food": “It’s amazing—brilliant. I honestly don’t have words to fully express how much pleasure I had reading it. It is such an important contribution.” ~ Professor Carlos A. Monteiro, MD, PhD, Emeritus Professor, School of Public Health, University of São Paulo (Originator of NOVA Classification System for UPFs) If you have read the book and enjoyed it, please consider a review! Thanks for all the continued support!!! #CulinaryMedicine #HealthyEating #FoodForThought #BookRecommendation #WeekendReads #ChefDrMike #FoodAndHealth #WellnessJourney #MindBodySoul #DinnerWithGod #BookReview #FoodIsMedicine #ReadToLead #HealthAndWellness #NutritionMatters

Start Planning for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure! When Lindsay and the other incredible folks from Away Retreats and I first started talking about creating a retreat together, I kept coming back to one idea. I wanted something that felt authentic, not a gaggle of celebrity chefs or famous restaurants. Someplace to learn about people and traditions, through food and stories. Dominica isn't a destination you visit to check restaurants off a list. It's a place where you'll walk through a rainforest with someone who can point to a leaf, a fruit, or a spice and explain not only how it's used in cooking, but how generations have used it to nourish their families. You'll meet the people growing the food, preparing it, and carrying those traditions forward. In understanding food as information, every meal tells your body a story that's influenced by where the food came from, who you shared it with, how it was prepared, your environment, and even your state of mind. That's why Dominica is such a remarkable classroom. Throughout the week, we'll cook with ingredients harvested from the rainforest, learn about medicinal plants used for generations, visit local farms, taste Dominican chocolate and cocoa tea, and spend time with members of the Kalinago Territory, gaining insight into one of the Caribbean's oldest living cultures. We'll venture to waterfalls and natural hot springs, enjoy plenty of time outdoors, and gather around long tables to share meals, stories, and conversation. I'm looking forward to exploring how generations of culinary wisdom align with modern research on food, health, and longevity. More than anything, I hope you'll leave seeing food differently. Not simply as fuel or nutrition, but as a way to better understand your health, connect with other people, and experience a place more deeply. To me, that's what culinary medicine is really about. If you'd like to hear more about why we designed this retreat the way we did, I'd love to invite you to join me and Amy, our guide in Dominica, for a live Q&A on Monday at 3:00 PM Eastern. As a thank you, everyone who registers for the Q&A and ultimately joins us in Dominica will receive a special bonus gift during the retreat. Reserve your spot here → awayretreats.com/products/do… See you on the beach! CDM