Dr. Gabe Mirkin on Fitness, Health and Nutrition

Don't overcook the shrimp; they dry out quickly. 1 pound medium or large shrimp, peeled 1 pound halibut steaks (or other firm white fish), cut in 1" cubes 1/2 pound sea scallops 2 cups fresh or canned pineapple chunks (reserve the juice) 1 box cherry or grape tomatoes...

1 onion, chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot 1/2 cup bouillon 2 carrots, shredded in food processor 1/2 cup egg whites or liquid egg substitute 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple OR canned pineapple tidbits 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or Thai...

1 large onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons oregano pinch cayenne, to taste 4 cups cooked barley, brown rice or other whole grains of your choice 1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, undrained, broken up 1 red...

1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 cup bouillon 1/2 cup quick or rolled oatmeal 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce pinch cayenne, or to taste 1 pint oysters and their liquid juice of 1 lemon 1 16-ounce can hearts of palm, drained and cut into bite size pieces...

Even with your arm in a cast, you can serve a tasty, healthful meal in half an hour. No chopping; open all the packages with scissors. 2 26-ounce boxes chopped tomatoes (such as Parmalat brand - see note) 2 cups bouillon 1 teaspoon oregano 1 tablespoon mild chili...

4 pounds mussels 1 cup white wine or bouillon 2 cloves garlic, pressed 6 ripe tomatoes, and chopped OR 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, undrained, broken up) 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves Freshly ground pepper Scrub the mussels and remove their beards. Discard any...

1 onion, chopped 2 red or green bell peppers, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 stalks fennel or celery, or some of each, chopped 1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, undrained, broken up 1/2 cup bouillon 1/2 teaspoon Harissa sauce, or your favorite hot sauce, to...

1 large onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup bouillon 1 cup white wine (optional; substitute more bouillon if you wish) 2 cups canned tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes 1 teaspoon oregano 1 clove garlic, minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic paste pinch cayenne or...

4 cups water 2 bay leaves 1 pound shrimp 1 onion, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 green pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste 2 teaspoon fresh thyme, or...

1 large onion, chopped 2 green peppers, chopped 1 cup bouillon + 1 extra teaspoon bouillon granules 8 parsnips, sliced 1 28 oz. can Italian style (plum) tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 pound fresh...