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Chef Dr. Mike and former Rod Stewart guitarist Don travel the highways and byways of Western Montana seeking to answer, “Where’s the beef?”

Michael Fenster, MD (Chef Dr. Mike)

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As America’s only Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist, Professor of Culinary Medicine, and Professional Chef; Chef Dr. Mike combines culinary talents with his cutting-edge medical expertise and evidence-based insights. This unique perspective forges an approach to food and health that is beyond mere nutrition and more substantive than simple food plans or fad diets.

Many other culinary-medicine-like approaches are rehashed nutrition courses with recipes.  Alternative food-centric approaches eschew scientific data and principles or focus solely upon unvetted opinion.

“I offer a pathway—a pathway built upon a foundation in science that re-examines our connection with food, and by extension our relationship with each other, society, and the planet.”

Ever a seeker of truth, Chef Dr. Mike is unafraid to challenge the conventional wisdom.

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You don’t need a self-described “health expert” telling you what to eat. Chef Dr. Mike knows that, when armed with the power and knowledge of Culinary Medicine, you will be able to make decisions that are right for your health and general wellbeing. Read, watch, listen, and enjoy your journey to a healthier life.

National Culinary Medicine Symposium 2023

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  "Just good food from fresh ingredients." I am delighted to announce that we will be holding the first-ever National Culinary Medicine Symposium at The University of Montana in Missoula,…

More Fat, Better Health!

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The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly This week an interesting paper shows the power of delicious, natural FAT (Yes, fat!) in the diet and also how an unwary public…

National Culinary Medicine Symposium 2023

| Culinary Medicine | No Comments
  "Just good food from fresh ingredients." I am delighted to announce that we will be holding the first-ever National Culinary Medicine Symposium at The University of Montana in Missoula,…

More Fat, Better Health!

| Culinary Medicine, Healthy Living, Heart Health | No Comments
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly This week an interesting paper shows the power of delicious, natural FAT (Yes, fat!) in the diet and also how an unwary public…
Mandarin Miso Pan Seared Duck Breast

Mandarin Miso Pan Seared Duck Breast with Bok Choy “Ramen”

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Mandarin Miso marinated Duck Breast with Bok Choy 'Ramen' One of the fundamental philosophies in the practice of Culinary Medicine is the idea of sustainability. Sustainability can come in many…
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“Forget everything you have been told about food and health. It is not about calories. It is not about separation or deprivation. It is about integration and inspiration. I want people to forget about eating healthy and I want them to think about eating delicious.”

– CHEF DR. MIKE

Eating Healthy Must Be Delicious

Chef Dr. Mike doesn’t believe in setting boundaries when it comes to food. To him, the ideas that healthy food can’t be flavorful, that tasty food can’t be good for you, or that a one-size-fits-all healthy diet is the answer for all of us are all balderdash and twaddle-speak!

Explore Chef Dr. Mike’s recipes and set sail on a journey to deliciousness.

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Chicken and Dumplings

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Chicken and dumplings are a winter staple. Very often in the past, it was used as a tasty way to avoid waste by using older, tougher hens. In this particular…

Peking-style Pork, Chicken, and Winter Squash Stir-fry

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One of the great things about utilizing a stir-fry technique is that the composition can vary by the season, what’s on sale, whatever bits and bobs you might have in…

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3° of Interconnection

3° of Interconnection

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Several weeks ago there was a blog post (3° of separation) about how to stretch culinary dollars. The strategy discussed is to buy high quality proteins (or vegetables) in bulk…
Saffron and Tomato Risotto with Pan-seared Herb Salmon

Saffron and Tomato Risotto with Pan-seared Herb Salmon

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Saffron and Tomato Risotto with Pan-seared Herb Salmon See also: Basic Risotto Recipe This recipe follows the ingredient list and directions for the basic risotto recipe with a few important…
Salmon cake with orange curry

Salmon Cakes

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Salmon Cakes Culinary Medicine is not just about the consumption of healthful foods. It is about developing methodologies and programs that are sustainable for the individual, their community, and the…

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Pizza Margherita

Pizza Margherita

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Naples is (arguably) the home of the original pizza. What there can be no argument about, is the heavenly tastes and textures of a beautifully simple construction. The dough the…
Neapolitan Pizza Dough

Neapolitan Pizza Dough

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This is the basic recipe I use for my Neapolitan pizzas. Like any dough recipe, the exact amount of the ingredients that you use will depend on several things. A…

Couscous with Peas

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Couscous with Peas Although many people think of couscous as a type of grain, it is actually a form of pasta. It is a traditional North African dish made from…

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Piperade

Pip, Pip, Piperade it’s The Last Supper

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Pip, Pip, Piperade it's The Last Supper A piperade is a Basque dish, which according to La Rousse Gastronomique is “rich stew of tomatoes and sweet (bell) peppers, sometimes seasoned…
Morel, Pear, and Blue Cheese Sauce

Pear, Morel and Blue Cheese Sauce

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Pear, Morel and Blue Cheese Sauce Cheese has gotten a bad rap in the past due to extrapolation based on its high fat and cholesterol content. New research suggests that…

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Gin-pickled Beets

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Pickling, particularly quick pickling, is a great way to preserve abundant seasonal bounty in a way that lets you enjoy it at a later date when it is neither readily…

Potato Leek Soup (Potage Parmentier) with Truffle Goat Cheese

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  This dish shows the power of toothsome ingredients, pure flavors, and dedication to technique. It is a quite simple dish, but by using a great quality stock, lovely fresh…

Peking-style Pork, Chicken, and Winter Squash Stir-fry

| Main Dish, Poultry & Meats, Vegetables & Fruits | No Comments
One of the great things about utilizing a stir-fry technique is that the composition can vary by the season, what’s on sale, whatever bits and bobs you might have in…

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Chicken and Dumplings

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Chicken and dumplings are a winter staple. Very often in the past, it was used as a tasty way to avoid waste by using older, tougher hens. In this particular…

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  This dish shows the power of toothsome ingredients, pure flavors, and dedication to technique. It is a quite simple dish, but by using a great quality stock, lovely fresh…
Broccoli Ripassati

Broccoli Ripassati

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This is a wonderfully simple and delicious broccoli sauce. It makes a fantastic topping for a light summer pasta dish, adds lovely herbal tones as an accompaniment to eggs, or…

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Pizza Margherita

Pizza Margherita

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Naples is (arguably) the home of the original pizza. What there can be no argument about, is the heavenly tastes and textures of a beautifully simple construction. The dough the…
Neapolitan Pizza Dough

Neapolitan Pizza Dough

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Spiced Moroccan Bread

Spiced Moroccan Bread

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Spiced Moroccan Bread This is a spiced version of a basic Moroccan bread often served with a tagine (it’s great to soak up the delicious juices!). The basic bread is…

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Snow Leopard Melon

Lime-Cardamom Snow Leopard Melon Sorbet

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Lemon Lavender Huckleberry Cheesecake

Lemon Lavender Huckleberry Cheesecake

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Blueberry Lemon Goat Cheese Tart

Blueberry Lemon Goat Cheese Tart

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Blueberry Lemon Goat Cheese Tart Recipe Originally presented from the live broadcast of Just What the Doctor Ordered at the Florida Blueberry Festival. Blueberries, like almost all purple and blue…

Eating Healthy Must Be Delicious

Chef Dr. Mike doesn’t believe in setting boundaries when it comes to food. To him, the ideas that healthy food can’t be flavorful, that tasty food can’t be good for you, or that a one-size-fits-all healthy diet is the answer for all of us are all balderdash and twaddle-speak!

Explore Chef Dr. Mike’s recipes and set sail on a journey to deliciousness.

Recent Posts / View All Posts

3° of Interconnection

3° of Interconnection

| Culinary Medicine, Fish & Seafood, Soups, Stocks, and Sauces | No Comments
Several weeks ago there was a blog post (3° of separation) about how to stretch culinary dollars. The strategy discussed is to buy high quality proteins (or vegetables) in bulk…
Saffron and Tomato Risotto with Pan-seared Herb Salmon

Saffron and Tomato Risotto with Pan-seared Herb Salmon

| Fish & Seafood, Main Dish, Pasta, Vegetables & Fruits | No Comments
Saffron and Tomato Risotto with Pan-seared Herb Salmon See also: Basic Risotto Recipe This recipe follows the ingredient list and directions for the basic risotto recipe with a few important…

Recent Posts / View All Posts

Royal Roo

| Main Dish, Poultry & Meats, Recipes | No Comments
It was once said that the sun never set on the British Empire. At its height, countries, and territories under its sway extended from North America through Europe across the…

Chicken and Dumplings

| Poultry & Meats, Soups, Stocks, and Sauces | No Comments
Chicken and dumplings are a winter staple. Very often in the past, it was used as a tasty way to avoid waste by using older, tougher hens. In this particular…

Recent Posts / View All Posts

Pizza Margherita

Pizza Margherita

| Breads, Pasta | No Comments
Naples is (arguably) the home of the original pizza. What there can be no argument about, is the heavenly tastes and textures of a beautifully simple construction. The dough the…
Neapolitan Pizza Dough

Neapolitan Pizza Dough

| Breads, Pasta | No Comments
This is the basic recipe I use for my Neapolitan pizzas. Like any dough recipe, the exact amount of the ingredients that you use will depend on several things. A…

Recent Posts / View All Posts

Piperade

Pip, Pip, Piperade it’s The Last Supper

| Eggs & Dairy | 4 Comments
Pip, Pip, Piperade it's The Last Supper A piperade is a Basque dish, which according to La Rousse Gastronomique is “rich stew of tomatoes and sweet (bell) peppers, sometimes seasoned…
Morel, Pear, and Blue Cheese Sauce

Pear, Morel and Blue Cheese Sauce

| Eggs & Dairy, Vegetables & Fruits | No Comments
Pear, Morel and Blue Cheese Sauce Cheese has gotten a bad rap in the past due to extrapolation based on its high fat and cholesterol content. New research suggests that…

Recent Posts / View All Posts

Gin-pickled Beets

| Appetizers, Herbs & Spices, Side Dish, Vegetables & Fruits | No Comments
Pickling, particularly quick pickling, is a great way to preserve abundant seasonal bounty in a way that lets you enjoy it at a later date when it is neither readily…

Potato Leek Soup (Potage Parmentier) with Truffle Goat Cheese

| Soups, Stocks, and Sauces, Vegetables & Fruits | No Comments
  This dish shows the power of toothsome ingredients, pure flavors, and dedication to technique. It is a quite simple dish, but by using a great quality stock, lovely fresh…

Recent Posts / View All Posts

Pizza Margherita

Pizza Margherita

| Breads, Pasta | No Comments
Naples is (arguably) the home of the original pizza. What there can be no argument about, is the heavenly tastes and textures of a beautifully simple construction. The dough the…
Neapolitan Pizza Dough

Neapolitan Pizza Dough

| Breads, Pasta | No Comments
This is the basic recipe I use for my Neapolitan pizzas. Like any dough recipe, the exact amount of the ingredients that you use will depend on several things. A…

Recent Posts / View All Posts

Snow Leopard Melon

Lime-Cardamom Snow Leopard Melon Sorbet

| Desserts | No Comments
Lime-Cardamom Snow Leopard Melon Sorbet Summer often calls for cool treats. Given that summer also produces a wide variety of fruits; making a cool treat with Nature's bounty is a…
Lemon Lavender Huckleberry Cheesecake

Lemon Lavender Huckleberry Cheesecake

| Desserts, Vegetables & Fruits | No Comments
Lemon Lavender Huckleberry Cheesecake Desserts are a rarity designated for special occasions and celebrations. But that doesn't mean we can't have something both delicious and of health value in our…

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This 3-part, self-paced online course provides an opportunity to earn a Level 1 Certification (micro-accreditation) and 36 Level 1 CME credits in Culinary Medicine through the University of Montana College of Health.

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