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Sunday Brunch: Crab and Corn Cakes

Crab cakes are an almost perfect morning food—easy on the palate, and not too heavy in the stomach. The addition of corn kernels and creamed corn adds just a bit of sweetness and texture without overwhelming the delicate flavor of the crab. Although fresh is always better, these cakes can be made out of cans from your pantry if you've got last-minute company. And if you're the type of person who shucks and freezes fresh corn in the summer, this is a worthy use of that precious summer corn.

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2 Comments | Posted by Sydney Oland, January 28, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Tagged: brunch, corn, crab, crab cakes, Sunday Brunch

A Sandwich a Day: Softshell Crab Sandwich at Market Lunch in Washington, D.C.

Eastern Market, a public market with indoor and outdoor stalls hawking everything from fresh produce and poultry to handmade jewelry to tarot readings, has been in operation for well over 130 years on Capitol Hill. The market is particularly busy on weekends, and no place has longer lines than the indoor hall's Market Lunch. Their seasonal Softshell Crab Sandwich ($9.95) is exactly what it sounds like: a lightly fried softshell crab still hot from the fryer served open-face on a fluffy roll with romaine lettuce and a tomato slice (should you want it.) The crab itself actually tastes like crab, too!

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3 Comments | Posted by Abbey Becker, August 26, 2011 at 2:00 PM
Tagged: A Sandwich a Day, crab, Eastern Market, Market Lunch, sandwiches, softshell crab, Washington D.C.

Tiki Week: Crab Rangoon

A couple weeks ago, I asked the folks over on my Facebook Page what their favorite Chinese restaurant appetizer is. I was expecting dumplings, spring rolls, perhaps hot and sour soup. What I got instead was a deluge of crab rangoon, with more than twice as many votes as any other dish.

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50 Comments | Posted by J. Kenji López-Alt, April 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Tagged: Chinese, crab, crab rangoon, Tiki Week

A Sandwich a Day: Dungeness Crab Roll at Fish in Sausalito, CA

I always walk into Fish intending to order something new, but it's impossible to pass up the Dungeness crab roll. The obvious draw is the huge mound of fresh, sweet, local Dungeness crab. Other than a slight scattering of chives, this is unadulterated crab at its most delicious.

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14 Comments | Posted by Carrie Vasios, February 7, 2011 at 11:15 AM
Tagged: A Sandwich a Day, Bay Area, California, crab, Fish, sandwiches, Sausalito, seafood

Lobster Rolls from the Lobster Shack in Cape Elizabeth, Maine

If you're going to have a lobster or crabmeat roll in Maine, it should probably be at the famous Lobster Shack at Two Lights in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, home to those iconic lighthouses and a picturesque rocky coastline. They just reopened for the season at the end of March, and will be up to their usual crustacean-loving business until late October.

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22 Comments | Posted by Erin Zimmer, April 15, 2010 at 2:30 PM
Tagged: Cape Elizabeth, crab, crab rolls, lobster, lobster rolls, Lobster Shack at Two Lights, Maine, seafood

Race Day Grub: Recipes From the NASCAR Family

The Denver Post's Ellen Sweets reviews Race Day Grub: Recipes From the NASCAR Family: "Replete with race-related catchphrases - "Speedy Starters," "Raceworthy Main Courses" and "Sweet Victories" - the 140-page cookbook gives entertaining insight into the lives of those who drive the circuit and how they eat on the road. The anecdotal material is engaging, and the recipes ain't half bad. Not all are off the beaten track ("What's Left in the Cabinet?" grilled chicken, sauerkraut pizza, "Conch and Jimmy Chowder") or made with prepared/ canned/packaged ingredients, either." Three recipes to check out; the Crabmeat au Gratin and Shrimp and Vegetable Risotto look pretty good, but the Spicy Beer-Brined Pork Loin is practically calling my name....

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Post a Comment | Posted by Lia Bulaong, February 28, 2007 at 3:32 PM
Tagged: beer, cookbook, crab, NASCAR, pork, recipes, risotto