Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meal Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meals… platters where you can just pick at them while sipping wine and catching up with a friend. Chances are, if you come over for a meal, you’re getting an assortment of things to nosh on, maybe a mix of homemade appetizers… but just an array of deliciousness you can snack on whilst enjoying the evening. 

I’ve been wanting to make a lox platter for awhile now, so here we are. I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel seasoning onto smoked lox and then added sliced cucumbers and radishes to the platter along with sliced bialys and crackers. Dipping items are a must so I included hummus and tzatziki. A fun platter just to nibble from, but a bialys sandwich with everything stuffed in it was pretty perfect too. Hope that gave you a little bit of inspo for something you can easily whip up too!
I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Thirteen school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!
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Weight Watchers Crab Cakes

July 29, 2009 · Narrative

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“You are too funny,” came the voice as I took pictures of the crab cakes.

“Hey, you’re going to miss this when we move!”

“You ain’t kidding!  What’s on the menu tonight?”

“Crab Cakes.  Want some?”

“No, not this time.  I’m really picky about crab cakes.  I like more filler, less crab.”

I looked up to see if she was kidding.  She wasn’t.  (This whole exchange was with my neighbor, through her kitchen window, by the way).  Who wants crab cakes with less crab?  Apparently, she does.

We’ve lived here a little over two years now, and she’s grown used to seeing me on the deck, taking pictures of our meals regularly.  Nick runs over there once or twice a week, with something straight from our table.  We have a good bartering system.  She takes care of my garden and I take care of an occasional dinner, dessert or pregnancy craving.  It’s perfect trade-off.

But seriously, a crab cake with less crab?  Still shaking my head over that one.  That’s what the restaurants do to save money … skimp on the crab and ante up more bread crumbs.  Who knew that would become something that people have a taste for?

I got this recipe for Weight Watchers Crab Cakes from a co-worker a few years ago, and they first made an appearance at our annual New Years’ Eve Seafood Feast (here and here and wait, here too – wow, three years worth; didn’t realize that we had been making them that long, and goodness my pictures sucked back then, sometimes it’s painful to go back and peek!).

I had a hankering for crab last week so they hit the table yet again.  I like this recipe because it’s fairly forgivable if you do a little tweaking here and there.  This time, to use up some frozen ingredients, I used green bell pepper instead of the red, and made larger dinner size crab cakes instead of the mini size that the recipe calls for.

Perfect … a crab cake without the guilt … or the extra filler – dig in!

Weight Watchers Crab Cakes

¼ cup reduced fat mayo
Large egg
1/3 finely chopped shallots
1/3 finely chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
½ teaspoon salt
6 slices white bread made into fine crumb (I used Weight Watchers wheat bread)
1 lb cooked lump crab meat
1¼ teaspoons olive oil

Combine mayo, egg, shallots, pepper, lemon juice, thyme, & salt. Add 1 1/3 cup bread crumbs and crab meat. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hrs. Form crab mixture into 24 mini crab cakes. Coat with remaining bread crumbs. Place on wax paper. Preheat oven to 350. Spray non-stick baking sheet with fat free spray. Over medium high heat, heat oil. Add 8 of the crab cakes and cook until golden, 1½ to 2 min on each side. Transfer to baking sheet. Repeat until all crab cakes are made. Bake until cooked through 8-10 minutes.

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Comments

  1. Emily says

    July 30, 2009 at 5:19 am

    I’m going to have to agree with you on that one. Less crab?? Crazy.

    These look amazing!

    Reply
  2. Joanne says

    July 30, 2009 at 7:46 am

    I’m not the biggest fan of crab, but I can see the appeal of these. You are your neighbor sound like you have fun with each other!

    Reply
  3. Patsy says

    July 30, 2009 at 8:25 am

    We love crab cakes! Just realized we haven’t been crabbing yet this summer… gonna have to get that in soon, as now I want to make these!

    Reply
  4. Kris #40 says

    July 30, 2009 at 9:14 am

    mmm! Look good!

    How many points are they?

    Reply
  5. Cathy says

    July 30, 2009 at 9:15 am

    Crab cakes are the best – minus the filler ;) And give me a crab cake sandwich any day (with tartar sauce please).

    Reply
  6. Natasha - 5 Star Foodie says

    July 30, 2009 at 10:00 am

    We love crab cakes here too, being from Maryland and all! This sounds like a very nice recipe!

    Reply
  7. Ramona says

    July 30, 2009 at 10:04 am

    More crab for me thank you. Look good.

    Did I miss something? Are ya’ll moving?

    Ramona

    Reply
  8. {kiss my spatula} says

    July 30, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    i’ve never had much luck with crab cakes, but you’ve given me the courage to try again. thank you!

    Reply
  9. The Neighbor Husband says

    July 30, 2009 at 9:52 pm

    I know it is a bit early but Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just in case I get caught up in work tomorrow.

    Reply
  10. Sarah Caron says

    July 30, 2009 at 9:57 pm

    Mmmmm. Mouthwatering. I LOVE a good crab cake with a hearty amount of crab. These look quite delish. ;)

    Reply
  11. maris says

    August 2, 2009 at 1:34 pm

    I’ve made these before, they’re great. WW has some nice seafood recipes for shrimp, crab, scallops, etc, which is nice.

    And Happy Belated Birthday :)

    Reply
  12. sara says

    August 3, 2009 at 2:49 pm

    Those look wonderful. I will have to put them up against my go to Ellie Krieger crab cake recipe.

    Reply
  13. Evie says

    August 4, 2009 at 6:14 pm

    Less crab? I remember getting a crab cake once that just tasted like seasoned bread (bread cake?). What’s the point? Those look delicious though!

    Reply

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