Crab Cakes with Tomato Butter

The binder is fish, not bread crumbs. They taste fantastic, but cook pretty flat, not plump like normal crab cakes. This recipe was taken from Food & Wine, which seemed to copy it from Tavern on the Green restaurant. Original can be found here: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/crispy-crab-cakes-tomato-butter Observations from previous experience with recipe

Swedish Apple Cake

I haven’t made this yet. Memo to self: Update post after first attempt. Prep Time: About 1 hour Cook Time: About 1 hour Needs time to chill, make in early morning or night before IngredientsFilling Crust (Betty Crocker box mix) 1/2 tsp ground cardamom 2½ pounds apples (Jonagold and Granny Smith mix) ½ cup flour … Read more

Blackened Salmon Seasoning

Of all the seasonings I’ve tried for blackened salmon, this is the blend I like the most. 4 6-ounce salmon fillet portions skin-on 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon light or dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon onion powder 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon dried thyme

Chicken with Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce

Ingredients 4 (6 oz) Boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 1/2 TBSP Olive oil 3 TBSP finely chopped shallot (or yellow onion) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1 1/3 cups + 1 TBSP low sodium chicken broth 2 1/2 tsp Cornstarch 1 cup Sun Dried tomato halves packed in olive oil, drained, and finely chopped 1/4 cup … Read more

Goofy Cake

Also known as “depression cake” in some circles. Awesome with vanilla ice cream and/or cold milk. Ingredients 3 Cups Flour 2 tsp Soda 1 tsp Salt 1/3 Cup Cocoa 2 Cups Sugar 2 TBSP Vinegar 1 tsp Vanilla 3/4 Cup Oil 2 Cups Water Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift all ingredients together, place in … Read more

Rice Kaka

This very simple family recipe was served only at breakfast on Christmas morning. It is made the day before, chilled, then fried on Christmas morning. The cardamom brings back string memories of my father and his mother (my grandmother). Ingredients 2 Cups Rice, cooked 3 Cups Milk 2 Whole eggs, beaten 1/2 Cup Sugar 3 … Read more