Mushroom Crab Cakes w/a Chopped Salad

8oz. crabmeat
8oz. finely chopped mushrooms

2 beaten eggs

1/2 chopped med. purple onion

5 minced garlic cloves

1/4c mayo

1T fresh lemon or lime juice

1-2T seedy brown mustard

1t Hungarian hot paprika

1-1/2t Old Bay Seasoning
1t fresh snipped chives

2t fresh snipped dill

1/2c bread crumbs

extra bread crumbs

Combine all measured ingredients in a medium glass bowl.  Using a 1/2c measure, scoop out the mixture and form into 'patties'.  Cover with bread crumbs.  Place in a buttered 9x13" glass baking pan.  Bake 18-20 minutes @ 375°.  Makes 8 patties.  Any leftover patties will freeze well for future dinners. . .Lin

Sweet and Spicy Curry Mayonnaise

2T chopped spicy sweet pickles

2T chopped red onion

1t red curry paste

3/4c± mayonnaise

Mix together and use as a sauce for the crab cakes. . .Lin

serve with:

Chopped Salad

1 lg. carrot

2 lg. cauliflower florets 

3 stalks celery heart

1/4 chopped purple onion

3 lg. radishes

Chop these vegetables (or any you have) into a medium glass bowl and coat lightly with your favorite dressing, add fresh ground pepper, toss then let stand and toss, several times in the next 10-15 minutes to marinate and blend all the flavors. . .Lin