Welcome to *SHOP AND COOK WITH THE DOC*, a monthly series dedicated to inspiring simple easy ways to healthier eating and joyful cooking. Whether you're new to plant-based meals or already exploring this lifestyle, this series is designed to provide practical guidance and delicious recipes you can recreate at home, for yourself, family, or friends.
What to Expect
Each month, Dr. Akil Taher offers an immersive experience, beginning with the selection of fresh, wholesome ingredients—either from local markets or a curated list easily found at most stores. From there, he demonstrates step-by-step how to prepare delicious, heart-healthy meals in his kitchen. This is also something Dr. Akil and his wife, Nafisa, enjoy doing together.
You’ll see:
Ingredient Selection
Get tips on choosing high-quality, nutritious ingredients.
Cooking Demonstrations
Watch as Dr. Akil Taher creates vibrant dishes, sharing techniques and practical tips along the way.
Finished Dishes
See the final plated meal, ready to enjoy.
Recipes You Can Use
Find downloadable recipes so you can make these meals in your own kitchen.
Why This Series Matters
Cooking and sharing meals has been a transformative journey for Dr. Akil, significantly improving his life and health. Alongside his wife, he has embraced the joy and benefits of preparing meals for family and friends. Now, he is dedicated to passing on this knowledge, simplifying the cooking process, and showing others how easy and rewarding it can be to create meals that promote wellness and vitality.
We know there are a lot of places you can watch a cooking demonstration, but here, you can cook with a practicing resurgent physician, a septuagenarian athlete, and a heart disease thriver who survived dying on the operating table and who is living better than ever after open heart surgery.
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** JANUARY 2026 **
This Portobello Mushroom Florentine features "meaty," savory mushroom caps stuffed with seasoned spinach and topped with a tangy cauliflower-based sauce. It is rich, satisfying, and completely free of oil, dairy, and cholesterol.
Whether you're looking for a sophisticated dinner or a healthy weekend brunch, this recipe proves that you never have to sacrifice flavor for health.
The Recipe: Portobello Mushroom Florentine
Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 12 mins | Serves: 4
Key Ingredients: Portobello mushrooms, fresh spinach, cauliflower florets, lemon juice, seasoning, and vegetable stock.
The Secret Sauce: A blend of tender cauliflower, lemon, and a hint of cayenne pepper for a savory finish.
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Portobello Mushroom Florentine
Upcoming BROADCAST!
FEBRUARY 2026 - Asparagus & Penne Pasta Salad
When East meets West, your heart wins, and as we celebrate Heart Health Month, Dr. Akil is introducing a truly original creation: a pasta salad to welcome springtime.
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