An Engineer's Perspective – Page 67 – If an Engineer can't fix it, we're in trouble

Lamb Meatballs with Mint Sauce

This recipe is filled with Mediterranean flavors and makes a nice dish that goes well with Tabouli and Crispy Couscous. If you are eating Keto, omit the bread crumbs and even the yogurt based mint sauce is okay.

Tzatziki Sauce with Red Chili

This yogurt based sauce is quick and simple but goes a long way to making a boring salad or sandwich come to life. If you have ever eaten in a Mediterranean or Greek restaurant and were served a white sauce, this was probably it.

Chicken Stuffed with Feta Cheese and Spinach

This is a simple way to an elegant gourmet meal that will leave your guests wondering what culinary institute you trained in. The only real trick is flattening the breasts, which can be done with a simple rolling pin and some film.

Cheesy Garlic Bread

Here is how I make my cheesy garlic bread, not only is it quick and easy, it is moist and tasty. While this is a bit off from what you may be used to, give it a try and see what you think.

Saffron Rice

Saffron rice is best made using basmati rice, it has both a texture and taste that compliment the saffron. Before committing to this alluring recipe, be aware that saffron is expensive, and good saffron can be hard to find.

Clam Chowder

Clam Chowder is a heavy cream soup that easily can be a meal in itself. This recipe is roux based, which leads to a thicker and creamier soup. Since I live in the desert Southwest where fresh clams are a fantasy, this recipe uses canned …

Napoleon Cake

This multi-layered pastry cake made with both Vodka and Brandy is a lot of work and time consuming but well worth the effort. The cake is named in honor of the Russians defeating Napoleon but since Russians are modern day Napoleons who invade countries and terrorize people just because they can, we offer a Ukrainian version instead.

Shrimp Bisque

Bisque is a French style soup, usually creamy and generally made from some seafood or fish. It is a strained soup, which means that most of the solids are removed prior to serving – not the shrimp though.

Cheesy Shrimp & Grits

This cheesy shrimp and grits can be made as a starter or entree, and includes sharp cheddar cheese and bacon along with shrimp sauteed in bacon fat.

Traditional Tres Leche Cake

This is a three milk cake that can be made as a single layer or multi-layer cake. This is basically a cake soaked in milk so if you attempt a multi-layer version you have to be able to hold the milk while the cake absorbs it and then stiffens. You also have to have a way to remove the cake from the soaking tray.