Posted by Lucy Baker, May 12, 2008 at 2:30 PM
I was once helped to edit a cookbook devoted entirely to crab cakes, so I considered myself somewhat of an expert on the subject of pan-fried shellfish patties. Dungeness or Chesapeake, cracker crumbs or panko, to Old Bay or not to Old Bay—I thought I'd seen it all. But I'd never come across a recipe quite like the one in this week's Cook the Book selection, Wine Bar Food, for Falafel Crab Cakes.
Chickpeas are prevalent in much of the cooking of southern Spain, and this dish, a specialty of Seville, is no exception. Combined with fresh lemon, earthy cumin, and fragrant cilantro, these crab cakes are best served with a side of tzatziki sauce and pair wonderfully with a glass of sherry.
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Posted by Adam Kuban, March 27, 2008 at 6:30 PM
Today's recipe from Nigella Express is for a couple different refreshing wraps—a tuna and a crab wrap. They're obviously great for sack lunches.
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Posted by Mario Batali, February 12, 2008 at 1:30 PM
- serves 4 -
Ingredients
1 pound fresh crab meat
4 scallions, thinly sliced, plus 4 scallions
1/4 cup basic tomato sauce
1 recipe basic pasta, rolled out to thinnest setting
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Procedure
1. Bring 6 quarts water to boil; add 2 tablespoons salt.
2. In a mixing bowl, stir together crab, scallions, and basic tomato sauce until well blended. Cut pasta into 4-inch squares; place 1 tablespoon filling in center. Fold into triangles, exude air and seal edges. Bring points of long side together to form a ring (or a hat!) and seal with pressure between fingers. Place tortelloni in water; boil 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter with poppy seeds. Drain cooked tortelloni carefully; place gently in pan. Add remaining scallions; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Posted by Ed Levine, December 23, 2007 at 9:45 AM
There's everyday humdrum deviled crab, which is still pretty good, and then there's Edna Lewis' deviled crab recipe, which is as good as good gets. Serve this with a simple green salad with a mustard vinaigrette and you will have a fine brunch, lunch, or even supper.
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