Dr. Gabe Mirkin on Fitness, Health and Nutrition

Use any combination of vegetables and any seafood that appeals to you. This basic recipe can be varied to use whatever you have on hand. 1 red bell pepper, cut in 1/4" x 1" strips 1/2 pound thin asparagus, cut on the diagonal into 1" pieces 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced...

2 large onions, chopped 2 bell peppers, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, to taste 6 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups bouillon 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon oregano 1 cup uncooked...

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...