Crabcakes!

Yet another recipe from the good ole Taste of Home. I'm going to start out by saying that I did not like these crabcakes ( and I'm a seafood junkie!). The husband, however, loved them.  Guess it will be up to you to decide.

And PS... Have you noticed my awesome counter tops yet? The retro aqua is coming back, really... right??? Probably not so much, but it is what I have to work with. If anyone would like to start a fund for 'Get the Rusks a new Kitchen' I would gladly accept. :)

Crabcake Ingredients

 Sauce Ingredients (this part was tasty)

Shopping List:
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup mayo
1 tsp. grated onion
1/2 tsp. minced parsley
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire
1/4 tsp. seafood seasoning
1/8 tsp. ground mustard
Dash pepper
1 can lump crab meat, drained and flaked ( I actually used two)
1 Tbsp. oil

Sauce:
2 Tbsp. mayo
2 Tbsp. sour cream
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire

Directions:
-In a small bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients; fold in the crab. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.  Meanwhile, mix sauce ingredients together.
-In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Drop crab mixture by 1/4 cupfuls into the pan; cook for 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with sauce.

Crab Mix

Cookin the cakes!

 

The sauce.

Like I said, I wasn't really a fan of this one.  I think maybe it was the texture for me? Feel free to use this recipe as a base for your own and let me know how it comes out!

Happy Eating!

Pasta Pasta

I love making pasta salad. It goes great with sandwiches and is super easy to whip up for a party or BBQ. I promise you will love this one and you can even add in your own touches.

Shopping List:
1 box Pasta ( I usually use the little twisty kind, but used penne in this)
1 cucumber, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 package imitation crab meat, chopped
Shredded Cheese
Bacon Bits
1 cup mayonnaise (go a little lighter here for a less tangy salad)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup Italian dressing

Directions:
-Cook pasta to al dente according to directions on box. Drain, and rinse with cold water.  Store in fridge until ready. Add all toppings to the pasta and combine.
-In a small bowl. combine the mayo, sour cream, and Italian dressing.
-Pour dressing over salad and mix well.  (Start with about half of dressing and add more as needed. )
-Store in fridge until ready to serve.

The pasta and toppings

The dressing mix

Finished Pasta



We eat most of the same things in our house so it is all good to mix everything together ahead of time.  If you have some picky eaters, just mix the sauce with the pasta only and set up a 'create your own salad' bar so everyone can add exactly what they want.  In the past, we have also used olives, peppers, shrimp, etc.. so let your imagination run wild.

Happy Eating