Classic Crab Cakes

 
Classic Crab Cakes

1 lb canned or cooked crabmeat, flaked and cartilage removed (about 2 cups)
2 to 2 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1egg, beaten
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup EACH chopped celery, green pepper and onion
1 tbsp seafood seasoning
1 tbsp minced fresh parsley
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp prepared mustard
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp hot pepper sauce
2-4 tbsp vegetable oil
lemon slices, optional

In a bowl, combine crab, bread crumbs, egg, mayonnaise, vegetables and seasonings.  Shape into 8 patties.  Broil patties or cook in a skillet in oil for 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.  Serve with lemon if desired.  Yield:  8 servings.

Hoisin Chicken Salad

Hoisin Chicken Salad


8 cups torn romaine lettuce
3 cups shredded cooked rotisserie chicken
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

In a large bowl, combine the romaine, chicken, tomatoes, and onions.
In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic salt and pepper.  Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.  Sprinkle with sesame seeds.  Serve immediately.  Yield:  5 servings.

Decluttering and a salad recipe

This week my goal is to declutter.  I have already gotten rid of 2 1/2 grocery bags full of books.  Well, they are being sent to Goodwill and some family members.   I have way too many books and magazines.  By Sunday evening, I hope to go through the pantry, island, under the bathroom sink, and finish going through our mountains of clothes.  LOL.  P.S.  Don't forget about my giveaway.   I will leave you with a great salad recipe.  Have a wonderful day!!


layered spinach tortellini salad
4m:according to kelly.com

1 (9 ounce) package uncooked cheese tortellini
2 cups shredded red cabbage
6 cups torn spinach leaves
1 (8 ounce) bottle ranch dressing
8 slices cooked, crumbled bacom
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup sliced green onion

cook tortellini per package directions. drain & rinse in cold water. in a large bowl (a clear bowl makes a
pretty sight), layer cabbage, spinach, tortellinit, tomatoes, green onions and  bacon. pour dressing evenly over
top. refrigerate until serving time and  toss immediately before.

Cheeseburger Soup

1/2 lb ground turkey or ground beef (I used 1 lb)

3/4 c chopped onion

3/4 c shredded carrots

3/4 c diced celery

 1 t parsley

1 t dried basil

3 T butter 

3 T flour

2 cans chicken broth

32 oz bag frozen hash browns 

8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed

1 1/2 c milk

In large soup pot, brown beef along w/ onions, carrots, celery, basil, & parsley. Drain. Add broth and hash brown potatoes. Bring to boil; simmer 12 min. In small skillet, melt butter, then stir in flour until bubbly. Add to this mixture to soup; bring to a boil. Add cheese and  milk. Stir until melted. Add more water or milk for desired thickness.

Giveaway Time!!

If I can get up to 100 followers, I will giveaway a copy of "Our Best Bites" cookbook.  To check it out, check Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Our-Best-Bites-Mormon-Kitchen/dp/1606419315/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1310432292&sr=8-1

Goggles and such

Kiera wearing her goggles that she won at the Library's Summer Reading program.  They always have a swimming party at a local pool for the kids.  She loved wearing them.  Maya has them as well, but didn't want her pic taken.  LOL

Jordan is wearing Maya's goggles.  He looks sooo cute!

Maya and Kiera smiling together.  So happy that day.

Buckwheat Pancake Mix recipes

So, I have a package of buckwheat pancake mix and don't know what to do with it.  I know my kids won't eat them as pancakes, so I did a quick search and found 2 recipes that I think they might like.  Enjoy!!



Pancake Flour Muffins

2 cups Newhope Mills Buttermilk or Old-Fashioned Buckwheat Pancake Mix
1 cup Milk
1 tbsp. melted butter or oil
1 egg

Drop egg into flour; stir in milk and butter. Bake at 450 for 12-15 minutes.



CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
(using Buttermilk or Old-Fashioned Buckwheat Pancake mix)
1/3 cup Shortening or Margarine2/3 cup Brown Sugar1 Egg1 tsp. Vanilla1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups Pancake Mix1/2 cup Chocolate Chips
Mix together.  Drop rounded tsps on baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 12 to 15 minutes.