Jumped on the meal prep bro-wagon tonight with some colorful dishes to get me through my first week of attending life. You can find me at the VA cafeteria all week eating saffron & mushroom cauliflower couscous, pan-seared salmon, and roasted asparagus, tomatoes, and broccoli...🥦🐟🍅🍚 Bro-tip: sprinkle some nutritional yeast onto your veggies for great umami flavor. . . . #themdchef #saffron #mushrooms #cauliflower #cauliflowerrice #couscous #mealprep #broscience #fitness #nutrition #pansearedsalmon #nutritionalyeast #umami #healthyfood #hearthealthy #mediterraneandiet #fitnessmotivation #colorfulfood #roastedveggies
Who loves healthy meals that take less than 5 minutes to prepare? 🙋🏻♀️ Good balsamic vinegar, EVOO, lemon thyme and kosher salt are the secret to this wonderful tomato and beet salad . . . #themdchef #hearthealthy #predimed #mediterraneandiet #summersalad #seasonalingredients #salmon #figs #beets #massagedkale #kale #kalemecrazy #evoo #fitness #motivation #nutrition #doctorlife #balsamicvinegar #summerbody #cardiology
Loving early retirement life and simple summer salads 🥗 . . . #themdchef #hearthealthy #predimed #mediterraneandiet #summersalad #seasonalingredients #salmon #figs #beets #massagedkale #kale #kalemecrazy #evoo #fitness #motivation #nutrition #doctorlife #balsamicvinegar #summerbody #cardiology
Ramp pesto with mushrooms over zucchini noodles. It’s light, fragrant and full of flavors that I cannot stop eating. But seriously, someone please take the bowl away before I eat the whole damn thing! . . . #ramps #ramp #wildleeks #rampsseason #pesto #ramppesto #zuchinninoodles #parmesan #inagarten #hearthealthy #healthyfood #fitness #fitnessmotivation #micu #precall #residencylife #internalmedicine #mediterraneandiet #predimed #cardiovascularhealth #seasonal #cooking #foodblog #nutrtion #mushrooms #oliveoil #evoo #themdchef
Roasted aubergine with garlicky Greek yogurt, pomegranate arils, and a sprinkle of za’atar is my favorite new heart healthy indulgence. Inspired by the one and only @ottolenghi ❤️ #icookedottolenghi #themdchef
Tahini sauce is so easy to make and a dreamy dip for veggies, falafel, kibbeh, lachmagine, and more. It’s also a wonderful salad dressing ❤️ . . . . #tahini #tahinisauce #tahinidressing #sesame #middleeastern #dips #kibbeh #lachmagine #syrianfood #saladdressing #shabbat #shabbatdinner #ottolenghi #inagarten #falafel #pita #themdchef #residency #residencylife #dinnerparty #mediterraneandiet
My brother literally held me hostage until I made him and Adam shakshuka this morning. I guess that means they like it 🍳 . . . . #shakshuka #eggs #breakfast #brunch #brunchnyc #middleeastern #middleeasternfood #israeli #mediterraneandiet #ottolenghi #inagarten #themdchef #residencylife #onepotmeal #icookedottolenghi
Food is always better with great friends (and wine), especially when they help plate and serve everything ❤️ . . . #themdchef
I always get nervous about overcooking fish for a dinner party, but this Libyan Chriameh comes out perfectly every time. I sear the salmon and make the sauce ahead of time. Then, just before serving, I finish cooking the fish in the sauce 😘👌🏼 . . . . #salmon #fish #chriameh #libyanfood #middleeastern #northafrican #healthyrecipes #hearthealthy #mediterraneandiet #residencylife #dinnerparty #shabbat #shabbatdinner #plating #makeahead #spicysauce #ottolenghi #inagarten #themdchef #challah #elizabar #uppereastside #icookedottolenghi
My liquid gold matzo ball soup is another Shabbat staple and was definitely the crowd pleaser last night. Adding a pinch of saffron and turmeric gives the soup that beautiful color and great flavor. . . . . #matzoballsoup #chickensoup #liquidgold #soup #shabbat #shabbatdinner #dinnerparty #nyc #uppereastside #jewish #jewishfood #recipe #hearthealthy #healthyfood #mediterraneandiet #residencylife #themdchef #plating #inagarten #ottolenghi #shmaltz #israeli #sephardic #ashkenazi
Nothing says Shabbat dinner quite like this Libyan Tbeha made with flanken, potatoes, and green beans in a spicy tomato sauce. Served over couscous . . . . #tbeha #stew #flanken #shortribs #libyan #lybianfood #tripolitanian #recipe #northafrica #middleeastern #couscous #ottolenghi #shabbat #shabbatdinner #jewish #jewishfood #dinnerparty #mafroum #themdchef #nyc #uppereastside #residencylife #househusband #housewife #baharat
Trading in my day job for an Upper East Side househusband preparing for my Shabbat dinner . . . #themdchef
I am so excited to finally post my walnut and pomegranate Fesenjān recipe! Ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses are simmered for hours, allowing the sauce to develop complex flavor and for the chicken to fall apart. This sweet and tangy stew is delicious, heart healthy, and visually stunning. I hope you love it! Check out the recipe at themdchef.com ❤️ . . . #themdchef
One last fix before a week of matzo. Chocolat & banana overnight oats with coconut-banana topping . . . #themdchef
For our dinner course, we have matcha infused overnight oats with refreshing notes of cinnamon and vanilla, finished with fresh blueberries and almonds . . . #themdchef
Cardamom & rose overnight oats with walnut and fresh pear topping . . . . . #overnightoats #rolledoats #oldfashionedoats #chia #chiaseeds #manukahoney #greekyogurt #fage #masonjars #cardamom #freshpears #hearthealth #healthyfood #mediterraneandiet #cardiovascularhealth #residencylife #themdchef #fitness #cleaneating #fitfam
Woke up this morning with an insatiable urge to make overnight oats...I guess my impulsivity has not subsided with age as I stand before an excessive variety of pantry ingredients and too many exciting flavor combinations to choose from. Suggestions welcomed! . . . #themdchef
Emory Medicine Team Ina is back in action and my new Fesenjan recipe hit the spot on our first call day! There's seriously nothing better than a home cooked meal to bring teammates together and this pomegranate and walnut stew definitely did the trick. Coming soon to the blog -themdchef.com ❤️ . . . #themdchef
🍳גבר עם . . . #themdchef #icookedottolenghi
I was put straight to work this morning when I arrived at @bradmahlof 's. On the breakfast menu, we have challah French toast made with good honey, vanilla, and orange zest. Topped with maple syrup 😘👌🏼 . . . #themdchef
There's nothing wrong with a little bribery to motivate yourself to get to the gym. I usually indulge in a quick power nap or have a sweet snack before working out. Today I'm enjoying Greek yogurt with pom, raw almonds, walnuts and Manuka honey inspired by @lallimusic ❤️🍯💪🏼😋 . . . #themdchef
Casual Thursday night dinners. On the menu pumpkin soup with saffron and orange. Topped with crème fraîche and caramelized pumpkin seeds 🎃 . . . #pumpkin #pumpkinsoup #soup #saffron #ottolenghi #inagarten #healthyfood #nutrition #mediterraneandiet #datenight #tablescape #hearthealthy #pumpkinbowl #menwhocook #hydrangea #satsuma #mandarin #cleaneating #goodeats #foodie #foodphotography #buzzfeedfood #feedfeed #huffposttaste #foodbloggers #foodgawker #foodpics #foodart #icookedottolenghi #themdchef
Latkes with smoked salmon and roe 😘👌🏼 . . . #themdchef
Casual Thursday night dinners. On the menu pumpkin soup with saffron and orange. Topped with crème fraîche and caramelized pumpkin seeds 🎃 ... #pumpkin #pumpkinsoup #soup #saffron #ottolenghi #inagarten #healthyfood #nutrition #mediterraneandiet #themdchef #datenight #tablescape #hearthealthy #pumpkinbowl #menwhocook #hydrangea #satsuma #mandarin #cleaneating #goodeats #foodie #foodphotography #buzzfeedfood #feedfeed #huffposttaste #foodbloggers #foodgawker #homecooking #foodpics #icookedottolenghi
Maybe I'm basic, but so excited for a warming bowl of pumpkin soup with saffron and orange. Topped with caramelized pumpkin seeds and crème fraîche...coming soon 🤤🎃 . . . #themdchef
Got to spend the holiday with my amazing Emory Medicine family ❤️ ...now 14 hours left till I'm home in my own bed 👨🏻⚕️😴 #residencylife #emoryhospital #emorymed #internalmedicine #micu #oncall #thanksgiving #turkey #happyholidays #themdchef #doctors #workfamily
It's amazing what a little lipstick and mascara can do to this Persian walnut and pomegranate stew. This sweet and tangy Fesenjan is rich in flavor, heart healthy, and visually stunning. Yes please 💍 . . . #themdchef
Oh Mami...or I should say, UMAMI as I eat every morsel of this vegan broccoli masterpiece to celebrate completing my first 30 hour shift as a PGY3 on the MICU. Eek..Literally falling asleep as I write this, but the broccoli is roasted with garlic, good olive oil and nooch (nutritional yeast). I'm already hooked! which I'll save for another post. Have a good weekend 👨🏻⚕️😴❤️ . . . #themdchef
Who doesn't love a 30 minute meal?! Alright, maybe this took 45 minutes, but dat crispy skin tho. It's also heart healthy, highlights simple, beautiful ingredients, and is so delicious! ❤️💪🏼👨🏻⚕️👨🏻🍳 . . . #themdchef
Casual Sunday night dinners. Love one pot dishes. This is one of my favorite Shakshuka recipes by @ottolenghi #icookedottolenghi . . . #themdchef
My little knaidlachs are all grown up 👨👦👦
My attending called it the best hummus in the world. I'll take it! 👨🏻🍳👨🏻⚕️💅🏼 #hummus #chickpeas #mediterraneandiet #healthy #hearthealthy #themdchef #internalmedicine #doctor #residencylife #fitness #nutritious
I love to take something ordinary and make it really special. @inagarten 🙌🏼❤️ Be sure to check out my new saffron and mushroom cauliflower couscous at TheMDChef.com 👨🏻🍳🦄👨🏻⚕️
Tripping on some magic shrooms and indulging in my favorite food porn in preparation for the upcoming blog post 🍄😜
Dead right now. Literally could not wait till lunch to get more of this cauliflower couscous crack. How can anything with saffron and morels be bad? Especially served with English peas sautéed in allspice and cinnamon. 🤤
The grand finale - my berry mascarpone tart 😘👌🏼 #berry #raspberry #strawberry #blueberry #organic #mascarpone #tart #fruit #fruittart #foodporn #themdchef #dessert
Mmm what a lovely dinner party. We had chicken bouillabaisse with a dollop of rouille served with sautéed ramps and morels. And of course, lots of French wine. Fabulous.
Trying to recreate some Seder night bliss with a large pot of matzo ball soup to get me through the rest of this bread cleanse...At least I'll be skinaaay. 👨🏻🍳👨🏻⚕️
Hot and heavy for this crispy chicken schnitzel crusted in panko, sesame, flax and sunflower seeds then pan-fried in EVOO. Now on the blog! #chicken #schnitzel #israelisalad #panko #ottolenghi #comfortfood #foodstagram #ontheblog #themdchef #menwhocook #residencylife #doctor #chef
Mmmmm Israeli salad made with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, scallions, parsley and radishes. It's dressed simply with olive oil, lemon juice, and sumac. So good! Stay tuned for a blog post later this week! . . . #themdchef
Beautiful arugula salad with wild salmon and hard boiled eggs is a guilt-free holiday indulgence. #arugula #salad #healthy #hearthealthy #salmon #themdchef #themediterraneandiet #protein #chanukah #holidays
Sometime you just gotta treat yo self to a pan seared ribeye with turmeric roasted cauliflower...especially when going two weeks without a day off #residencylife #themdchef #ribeye #steak #brotein #treatyoself
Salmon chriameh served with arugula and hearts of palm salad #themdchef #salmon #chriameh #arugula #heartsofpalm #salad #themediterraneandiet #healthy #hearthealthy
My overnight ER shift tonight will be a struggle, but it was worth it for this comforting bowl of Fassoulia made with Great Northern beans, beef chuck, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and some cayenne pepper. Coming soon(ish) to the blog! #fassoulia #beans #beef #stew #protein #heartheathy #healthy #themediterraneandiet #themdchef #residencylife
Definitely spent way too much time reorganizing my pantry, but daaamn. Now for some cooking. Hmm, what to make... #themdchef #pantry #organization #spices #nuts #legumes #healthy #hearthealthy #fitness #themediterraneandiet
One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well. -Virginia Woolf Keeping my Grady night-float dream team at their best with comforting home cooked meals - Braised urfa chili and black garlic short ribs with saffron herbed rice (left); Boeuf bourguignon over buttered noodles (right).
Grady night float revamped. On tonight's menu - Boeuf bourguignon #hgtv #themdchef #boeufbourguignon #residencylife #juliachild #inagarten #emory #grady
Staaand back. Boeuf bourguignon all ready for my night float team tonight. Served with buttered noodles and French bread. #jewishmother #themdchef #boeufbourguignon #juliachild #inagarten #residencylife #nightfloat
Sometimes simple is better. Especially when we're talking about Julia Child's classic Potage Parmentier. Potatoes, leeks and water is all you'll need to make this wonderful, heart healthy soup. Now on the blog @ themdchef.com #themdchef #potageparmentier #potatoleeksoup #juliachild #hearthealthy #mediterraneandiet
After two months of persistent calling we had the privilege of dining at Narisawa on our final evening in Tokyo. From the forest bread that both rises and bakes table side to the most tender sashimi and Kobe beef imaginable, the menu is seasonal, innovative, and truly genius. It well deserves the title of 8th best restaurant in the world. Every bite was sensational.
Arriving at Tsukiji fish market at 4 am and waiting hours in line for possibly the freshest sushi in the world was so worth the wait. I'd do it all again if Ben would let me (he won't) #arigato #tokyo #sushidai #tsukiji #sushi #seafood #rice #themdchef #foodies
Channeling some España tapas realness with pimientos de Padrón sautéed in olive oil and sprinkled with coarse sea salt. These didn't last long 🌶💃🏼🌶💃🏼🌶💃🏼 #pimientos #padron #peppers #españa #tapas #healthy #hearthealthy #themediterraneandiet #themdchef
Property of Emory Healthcare...for 6 more hours. Then some cooking later to celebrate surviving another 30 hour MICU call! What should I make... #residencylife #themdchef
Homemade chili (olive) oil infused with garlic and herbs used three ways: olive oil poached halibut, roasted asparagus, and potatoes. Coming soon (ish...I'm on MICU, let me be) to the blog! . . . #themdchef
This scrumptious hummus is perfectly smooth, easy to make, and heart healthy as part of a Mediterranean style diet. Because of its simplicity, starting with high quality ingredients is essential for a creamy hummus that highlights the chickpea flavor with subtle notes of garlic, lemon, and cumin. Now on the blog at themdchef.com . . . #themdchef #icookedottolenghi
My posts frequently reference the Mediterranean diet (MED), which is more of a lifestyle rather than a conventional diet. It's been shown to be heart healthy in several large trials (and is obviously delicious), so I wrote a post describing the diet and included pros and cons as well as general principles for following MED. Hope you love it as much as I do! #mediterraneandiet #hearthealthy #predimed #prevention #healthyfood #healthy #cardiology #israel #greece #spain #themdchef #fruits #vegetables #legumes #grains #nuts #evoo #oliveoil #omega3 #protein #herbs #spices
Aaand here it is. New blog post featuring spicy chicken tbeha with potato, zucchini, chickpeas, English peas, and haricot vert in a slightly sweet and spicy sauce seasoned with baharat and hot and sweet paprika. This seasonal twist on a family recipe is great for summer ad absolutely delicious! #spicy #libyan #stew #chicken #protein #healthy #hearthealthy #mediterraneandiet #baharat #couscous #haricotsverts #themdchef
Salmon coconut curry with fresh peas. Third time's the charm and yum! Coming soon to the blog. #coconut #curry #salmon #seafood #peas #basmati #spices #healthy #hearthealthy . . . #themdchef
Nuts roasted in honey, rosemary, nigella seeds and cayenne now on the blog. This Ottolenghi recipe is quick and easy, but the flavors are complex, exciting and absolutely brilliant! #hearthealthy #mediterraneandiet #nuts #almonds #cashews #macadamia #pecans #pumkinseeds #sunflowerseeds #nigellaseeds #honey #omega3 #ottolenghi #themdchef #icookedottolenghi
Baby arugula and fig salad with fresh figs roasted in pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, thyme and orange zest. Served with pan seared salmon and pomegranate and citrus reduction #ottolenghi #arugula #salad #figs #pomegranate #parmesan #salmon #hearthealthy #healthy #mediterraneandiet #themdchef
Roasted cashews, pecans, almonds, macadamia nuts, sunflower and pumpkin seed spiced with cayenne pepper, nigella seeds, fresh rosemary and Manuka honey #ottolenghi #spicy #nuts #protein #hearthealthy #mediterraneandiet #themdchef
This Morimoto inspired Tuna Sashimi Pizza is a recreation of one of my favorite childhood dishes from Yumi Restaurant at the Jersey Shore. The warm, flaky scallion pancake is layered with tuna sashimi and topped with tomatoes, onions, Kalamata olives, jalapeños, and (optional) quail eggs. It's drizzled with anchovy aioli and soy sauce to perfection. Recipe on the blog! www.theMDchef.com . . . #themdchef
Definitely stayed up way past my bedtime writing this post, but getting to share this recipe is totally worth my current state of sleep deprivation on Grady long call. Gravlax is Nordic cured salmon with sugar, salt, and dill. It's fun and easy to make and so good! I made it for my wards team and continuity clinic in April and it was a huge success. Check it out at www.themdchef.com . . . #themdchef
Made a Pistachio and Pine Nut-Crusted Halibut for my Hopkins girls (and Jeff). Recipe adapted from Ottolenghi's Nopi and it was ridiculously tasty. Try it for a special occasion or dinner party. It's guaranteed to impress your guests! On the blog! Enjoy the long weekend. #icookedottolenghi . . . #themdchef
Ramp Pesto with Spring Peas. New on the blog. #ramps #pesto #sauce #spring #peas #pasta #nyc #foodstagram #letsgetrampedup . . . #themdchef
An Ottolenghi gem. Chicken legs marinated for 48 hours in green olives, dates, garlic, and oregano cooked in Albariño wine and date syrup. Served with couscous with parsley and currants. #ottolenghi #chicken #protein #mediterraneandiet #couscous #olives #oliveoil #foodstagram #themdchef #icookedottolenghi
Wild Red Snapper stuffed with lemon and rosemary roasted in aromatic oil infused with thyme, sage, rosemary, garlic, fennel seeds, and chili pepper. Served on a bed of tomatoes and potatoes. #mediterraneandiet #fish #redsnapper #ottolenghi #oliveoil #icookedottolenghi #themdchef
Making some aromatic oil for tonight's dinner. It's Olio Santo olive oil (Ina's favorite) infused with thyme, sage and rosemary from my garden, dried chili pepper, fennel seeds, and garlic. It smells amazing. #oliveoil #herbs #mediterraneandiet #healthy #inagarten #ottolenghi #themdchef
This is my #healthy version of Ottolenghi's Mejardra made with oven roasted (rather than fried) caramelized onions, basmati rice, and green lentils. It's flavored with whole cumin seeds, ground turmeric, allspice and cinnamon. Served with Greek yogurt (optional) for extra #protein 💪🏼 #ottolenghi #rice #lentils #vegan #turmeric #greekyogurt #foodstagram #themdchef
Always love cooking with my better half. We made wild halibut pan seared with toasted rye crumbs. Served with spinach béchamel made from anchovies and fennel seeds. #halibut #seafood #spinach #bechamel #ottolenghi #datenight #healthy #protein #foodstagram #themdchef #icookedottolenghi
Gravlax on pumpernickel with mustard dill sauce. Topped with salmon roe and crème fraîche. Well worth the wait! #salmon #gravlax #healthy #protein #caviar #cremefraiche #mustard #inagarten #foodstagram #themdchef
Throwback to date night. First course we made a sesame and lime salmon tartare served with some bubbly #datenight #menwhocook #salmon #tartare #veuveclicquot #bubbly #foodstagram #tbt #themdchef
Vibrant red and golden beets with cumin and coriander finished with fresh mint and orange zest #healthy #organic #vegan #beets #nutrition #foodstagram #themdchef
St. Patrick's day kale is a great alternative to beer when on jeopardy week (24/7 backup call for the hospital). Also on the guest list are roasted beets tossed in fresh squeezed orange juice and raspberry vinegar, pecans, and creamy goat cheese #stpatricksday #healthy #salad #residencylife #foodstagram #themdchef
Late night cooking after a long day at the hospital. Lamb and beef meatballs with cumin, baharat, fresh dill, mint, parsley and cilantro cooked with Lima beans and scallions in homemade chicken stock #protein #beef #lamb #meatballs #fresh #herbs #foodporn #ottolenghi #eattheworld #themdchef #icookedottolenghi
Is pizza a carb? Not when it's made from homemade cauliflower crust! #basically #salad #healthy #pizza #foodporn #themdchef
Successful dinner party with whole Bronzino roasted with soy, lemon and herbs served with roasted cauliflower and mushroom risotto #bronzino #mushroomrisotto #cauliflower #foodporn #themdchef
