R. M. Dolin – Page 17 – An Engineer's Perspective

The Curious Case of the Overweight Carryon

I’m a frequent traveler who’s still as equally excited for every trip as I am amazed at the bizarrely unexpected ways adventure reminds me how food and language are not the only differences between countries and cultures. My steadfast rule when caught in an unexpected …

Chicken Gyro

Greek Gyros are very flexible as they can be a simple mid-day sandwich or part of a nice dinner when paired with a Greek salad. While lamb is the traditional Gyro protein, who says you can’t use chicken, especially given the price disparaging and availability …

Tzatziki Sauce

If you’ve ever had a Greek Gyro, you know how important tzatziki sauce is. Like any good cuisine there are a hosts of ways in which it can be prepared and this sauce screams experimentation. I provide the basic set up below, but feel free …

Stir Fry Vegetables

Stir fry is more about the technique than the ingredients. Regardless of what you add to your vegetable medley, the process is pretty much the same; start with the vegetable that take the longest to cook and add as you go. Stir fry is usually …

Gochujang Shrimp

Gochujang is a Korean chili paste that has a bit of a kick, however, this recipe will offset some of the spice with honey, which is a common Ying and Yang in Korean cuisine. If you’re a spice whinny, use less gochujang sauce, the taste …

Mojito

While most agree that the Mojito originated from Cuba, there is much debate as to it’s true origins. The version I most subscribe to is that it was conceived by the British explore Sir Frances Drake as a means for preventing scurvy, which was a …

Baked Italian Meat Balls

I’m wadding into the highly controversial world of Italian meatballs by stating up front that I think meatballs have the best taste and texture when made using a combination of ground pork mixed with ground beef. Beyond that basic building block everything that follows is …

Mai Tai

This is a close rendition of the original Mai Tai recipe from Trader Vic’s restaurant, the place credited with inventing the Mai Tai cocktail somewhere around 1944 in Oakland. This can be a powerful cocktail in terms of punch, especially if you substitute Amaretto for …

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

Stop using store-bought pancake mix, it’s stale, flat, and filled with chemicals and artificial flavors that can’t be good for your health; besides, it’s not hard to make an infinitely better fluffy batter mix from scratch. This simple recipe makes four 6″ pancakes (two servings), …

Lemon Zested Paella

Paella is a classic Spanish dish with three proteins; chicken, pork (Chorizo sausage), and shrimp. It’s a bit involved to make and it feeds a lot, but it also stores well and makes a great leftover. Traditionally paella is made in a special pan that …