were you able to find Sara Lee Cheesecake bites? I could not find there anywhere. Do they still make them? Any ideas what I can use instead? Thanks

I know you're asking for crab cakes, but here's a wonderful crab stuffed mushroom recipe that I made for an appetizer on New Years Eve. Becky * Exported from MasterCook * Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 18 medium mushrooms (about 1 pound) 7 ounces crab meat 5 green onions with tops -- finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried savory ground black pepper 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup mayonnaise grated Parmesan cheese paprika 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2 In a medium bowl, combine crabmeat, green onions, herbs, and pepper. Mix in mayonnaise and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese until well combined. Refrigerate filling until ready for use. 3 Wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp towel. Remove stems. Spoon out the gills and the base of the stem, making deep cups. Discard gills and stems. Fill the mushroom caps with rounded teaspoonfuls of filling, and place them in an ungreased shallow baking dish. Sprinkle tops with Parmesan and paprika. 4 Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and serve immediately Makes 6 servings Recipe by Wilma Scott, AllRecipes.com Wilma says: This tasty appetizer seasoned with thyme, oregano, and savory. Choose good sized mushrooms, about 2 inches across. When cleaning mushrooms, don't run them under water. They are like little sponges, and will absorb it; just wipe them clean with a damp towel. The filling can be made with fresh, canned, or imitation crabmeat. If using canned, be sure to rinse it first. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : Made 12-31-07 Halved recipe and filled three portabello mushrooms caps (stems and gills removed). Brushed the caps with oil and parbaked at 350F for 15 minutes, then filled and baked for antoher 15 minutes. Used canned lump crabmeat, rinsed and drained.

Spanish tortilla is a favourite buffet item which can be made earlier in the day and served later at room temperature, cut into small squares and served with toothpicks or into thin wedges. Here below shown as it was served at a buffet lunch I attended. Ingredients for 4 luncheon servings: 3 medium potatoes 3 large eggs 1 onion salt 1/2 teasp & pepper to taste olive oil Italian parsley, chopped (optional) I use a 7-inch non-stick pan as it's easy to fill, making a nice high and rounded tortilla which is easy to flip over. 1. Slice potatoes lengthwise once, then slice both pieces thinly into half moons. Chop onions into 1/4 rings. 2. Coat the bottom of the pan with oil and when hot add potatoes. Keep turning so they do not burn or go brown. When golden, remove from pan and set aside in large bowl. NOTE: Some folks prefer to gently boil or steam the potatoes for 5 - 10 minutes rather than fry them. I've seen it done both ways and I also like to do this. 3. Put chopped onion in pan, if necessary add a little more oil and sauté until soft, without being dark brown. Remove from pan and add to potatoes in bowl. 4. Beat the eggs in a small bowl, add salt & pepper and chopped parsley, and pour over potato & onion mixture in bowl. Turn gently to coat all. 5. Add 2 TBS oil to pan and when hot, pour in the egg, potato and onion mixture. Run the edge of a sharp knife or spatula around the rim of the pan while the egg is setting to loosen the edges. I also poke it several times in the middle to let some of the runny egg seep down to the pan. Don't let it get too dark or burn. 6. When the edges are set and the middle is still half runny hold a plate over the top and flip pan and all over on to the plate and gently slide it back into the pan. Don't overcook as the centre should still be juicy. 7. Let cook a minute or two more on that side, then slide it out onto a plate. 8. Cut into wedges as a luncheon dish, or into small squares with toothpicks to be served on a buffet or as a tapa. Or keep it whole to take on a picnic. The edges should be fat and firmly rounded. If you've never tried making one before, start with a small non-stick pan and when you're an expert move up to a larger pan. A small 7 inch pan will make a nice luncheon omelette for two. ********************************** This is delicious on toasties or pita wedges: SPICED SWEET ROASTED RED PEPPER HUMMUS ----------------------------------------- 1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans, drained 1 (4 oz) jar roasted red peppers (or homemade) 3 TBS lemon juice 1 1/2 TBS tahini 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teasp ground cummin 1/2 teasp cayenne pepper *(I used 1/4 teasp) 1/4 teasp salt 1 TBS chopped fresh parsley Blend all ingredients except parsley in electric blender. Process until fairly smooth. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Sprinkle with parsley before serving. ************************************* This is a favourite recipe from my daughter in Canada who has made herself popular in her neighbourhood with SALMON QUICHE WITH WALNUT CRUMB CRUST Preheat oven to 375 degrees F Pastry: Easy - doesn't require rolling, just press down with fingers and back of a spoon into a 24 cm (9.5 inch) pyrex flan dish or pie plate. 1 - 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated) 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup walnuts finely chopped Mix these ingredients in a bowl, cutting in butter with two knives until crumbly then press into a pie dish, including up the sides. Bake in pre-heated oven for five minutes. Then remove from oven. Meanwhile mix the following ingredients in a bowl: Filling: 3 eggs beat till frothy 3/4 cup sour cream 1 cup mozzarella cheese (grated) 1/2 onion, chopped 1 can salmon (7 3/4 ounces) - I prefer fresh piece salmon that has been baked - 'smoked salmon' is really good too. 1/4 cup mayonnaise Pour these ingredients into the pie crust - bake in oven approximately 45 minutes or until knife inserted in centre comes out clean. The top is usually a nice golden brown colour. If you don't have salmon on hand, tinned tuna works well too in this recipe. SharonCb

Pappadeaux Crawfish Bisque Notes: Recipe in Houston Chronicle. Ingredients: 3 lb. Crawfish 2 oz Olive Oil 1 tsp. Paprika 1/8 tsp. Cayenne Pepper 2 qt. water 1/2 C. each, chopped: onion & green bell pepper 1 Tbsp. Tomato Paste 3 C. Whipping Cream 1/2 C. Chopped Tomato 2 oz Brandy (4 Tbsp.) Preparation: 1. Boil crawfish in a large pot of water. Drain & cool until crawfish can be handled easily, remove tail & save shells. Refrigerate tail meat. 2. Heat oil in large sauce pan or Dutch oven. Add crawfish shells, paprika & cayenne. Sauté 5 minutes. Add water & bring to boil. Reduce heat & simmer 30 minutes. 3. Strain liquid into another pan. Crush shells to remove remaining liquid & add that liquid. Discard shells. 4. Return to heat and add onion, bell pepper, tomato paste, cream & tomato. Simmer 1 hour, stirring frequently. Add brandy and crawfish tail meat. Simmer 10 minutes. Serve hot.