Sands: Just got back from my Daughters. Had a great time. I see you have a few good recipes. Italian, Seniors and a friend in Annapolis. I'll tell you what we did first. Hell with the CrabCakes. Sat. Nite We went to the newer Casino in Chester , Pa. lost some money, Had a good time ????? Sunday : Went to the Franklin Institute, all afternoon. Saw 3 shows and walked thru the Exhibits. One show was in the Fels Planetarium, Planets and Stars. Another was The Worlds Deepest and Largest Caves and Caverns. This included the Grand Canyon, South America and the North Pole, Ice cavrens. They went down thru small holes and dropped to 300 feet. You got to be kidding !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amazing Photography The last was a documentary on Bugs and Insects. Filmed in 3D. Had you brushing bugs off your clothes. Oh! OK Sands , I'll put in the recipe for you. XXXXX Don't forget " Marilyn's Crabcakes " - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - LOUÂS - Baked Salmon or Crab Cakes Chopped small , 1/3 cup each of : Onion, Celery , Red Bell Pepper and Micro wave for 2 minutes. With 2 tbsp of water Let it cool . In a Bowl , put 1 - 14 ¾ oz. can of Pink Salmon or Crab Meat and break up larger pieces. ( You can substitute Imitation Crab meat ) Sprinkle with : Black pepper and add: ½ teasp. of Garlic Powder , Onion Powder and ¼ level teasp.of Old Bay Seasoning. 2 level teasp. of Parsley flakes 2 Tablespoons of Parmesan Cheese ½ teaspoon of Mustard 3 heaping tablespoons of Mayonnaise Fold and Blend this together with the Onions, Celery and Peppers add: 1 cup of Italian Bread Crumbs. Beat 1 egg and add 1 teaspoon of Baking Powder, beat well. Add this to the Salmon mix and blend with a fork ( Just enough to mix it through.) If the mix is too wet add a little more Bread Crumbs Make 6 Balls ( work easy ) and flatten slightly to 4 inches round and ¾ inches thick. You can leave them with a rounded top. I baked them on a cookie tin , lined with Aluminum Foil, that was sprayed with Pam. Bake 20 to 25 minutes at 320 Degrees. Then brush with melted butter and Broil on Low for 5 minutes or until a Golden Tan. Serve Hot or freeze separated w Plastic wrap , in a Zip Lock or container. Bon Appetite, LOU Joe : Send me an email. These are flattened . They look better rounded. This recipe was used for the " School of Fishes "

I found a Rachael Ray recipe for crab cakes. Rachael does not like mayo so I was confident it would be ommited and I was correct! I like that she uses red wine vinegar though . (in addition to her text book EVOO) Someone above did not like the fact I recommended avocados as a subsitute and that I happened to write a blog article about that. Oh well, can't seem to please everyone. But this recipe is directly from Rachael's Ray site and it sounds really tasty. (and looks to be mayo free!) Ingredients 1 starchy potato, peeled and thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic Coarse salt Handful fresh flat leaf parsley Couple sprigs fresh thyme, leaves finely chopped 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 tubs fresh lump crabmeat (6 ounces) , available at fresh seafood counter 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), divided 2 roasted red peppers 1 small shallot, chopped 2 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Black pepper 1 small head escarole, chopped 1 small head radicchio, chopped 1 endive, chopped Preparation Cook potatoes in boiling water 6-7 minutes until tender, drain, scatter across a large flat surface to cool and dry, 5 minutes. Smash the garlic with salt to make a paste and add to potatoes along with thyme, parsley, lemon zest and crushed red pepper flakes. Feel through the crab as you add it to the potatoes to check for shells. Mix together to combine and form into 4 (4-5-inch) super sized, killer crab cakes. Heat 3 tablespoons EVOO in a non stick skillet over medium to medium- high heat. Add the cakes and cook 5 minutes on each side or until deep golden brown. Combine the roasted red peppers, shallot, sugar, the juice of 1/2 lemon and the red wine vinegar in a food processor. Stream in the remaining 1/4 cup EVOO and form a dressing. Stop the processor and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Combine the greens in a salad bowl and dress them. Adjust salt and pepper, to your taste.

I am going to try this tonite for dinner....cross your fingers for me. I am not a very good cook, but am trying new things. DH is a great cook, but since I am not working, I am trying to ease the burden for him. I have made some homemade cole slaw to go with, and may cut up some tatoes and onions also to bake. Thanks for all your help, I have printed the recipe's and taped it to the inside pantry door with the rest of my new dinner fixes and helpful kitchen hints. Trin

Here's the recipe I usually use, from a friend in Annapolis. It's pretty similar to some of the other recipes posted and is pretty light on the Old Bay. I'd like to try Marilyn's salmon cakes and just happen to have some fresh salmon right now, so maybe tomorrow will be the day. Delicious Crab Cakes 1 lb. crab meat (picked through) 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon mustard (regular) 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 eggs (slightly beaten) 1 teaspoon parsley 2 pieces white bread - no crusts (I pulse it in the food processor, but a blender would probably work, too) Mix all this together - toss in crab meat last and donÂt overmix. Gently form into individual patties and refrigerate for 1/2 hour prior to frying. Fry in approximately 1/4 inch oil (I use half butter and half oil) about 4 minutes each side (or until nicely browned).