An Engineer's Perspective – Page 74 – If an Engineer can't fix it, we're in trouble

That First Necessary Step

A short story from R. M. Dolin’s novel, TROPHIC CASCADE – The Rise and Fall of Quiet Acquiescence Summary: The first day of the Albuquerque Wine Fiesta is almost over and Jake has left Sympatico at their wine tent to go listen to Padre’s band …

Baloney Bolognese with Fettuccine

I can’t defend this as fine cuisine, but sometimes you just gotta cut loose and have some fun in the kitchen. This is not only a playful dish you whip up quickly, it also looks great and taste amazing so who says you can’t have it all.

Elk Sausage With Peppers, Onions, and Potatoes

This dish combines grilled sausage with sauteed peppers and onions, and fried potatoes, marinated with white wine and chicken stock.

Sour Dough Artisan Loafs

This version of sour dough bread is meant to be made in large rounds or large loafs and as such there are two objectives, to have the crust stay soft and to have the dough be light in texture.

Cuban Style Picadillo

Picadillo is common is most Latin cuisines, although it can vary from one culture to the next. The recipe presented here is for a Cuban style Picadillio, which I decided to make after my kids started asking for Cubano sandwiches but I wanted to try …

Sazon Seasoning

This Cuban/Mexican/South American spice is great on grilled foods such as chicken, steak, pork, and salmon, but is also a staple in many Latin cuisines.

Chicken Salad

It’s almost summer, which means we can put away that age old question; “what to do with a chicken breast when you’re tired of soup?”

Pita Bread

This pocket style bread tastes so good when eaten at a Greek restaurant but so horribly dry and icky when bought pre-made at the grocery store. Well fret not my dear pocket sandwich fans, now you can make delicious pita bread at home in just a few minutes for your next trip to the lake or outdoor dinner party.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

My broccoli cheese soup is rich and creamy but the taste alone will help you forgot all those incorrect things you’ve been taught about healthy diets, like dairy is bad and real butter even worse.

Pommes Persillade

Pommes Persillade are potatoes with parsley and garlic. This is a French version of what we in America call Home Fries, but with parsley and garlic and of course, butter. My flare is to add Parmesan cheese and sometimes green chili, but that’s optional.