Maryland Crabcakes

Maybe it comes from being from New England but for some reason every Summer I get the hankering for fish. Catfish and shellfish are my favorites, followed in close second by any firm white fish that can be battered and fried.

I have yet to make these beauties first hand but I have eaten them and they are divine. I found the recipe while digging around in my recipe box and couldn't resist sharing. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Maryland crab meat
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tsp old bay seasoning
• 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 1 1/2 cups cracker or bread crumbs

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix together eggs, mayonnaise, seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.
2. Add crab meat; mix evenly and gently. Add crumbs evenly.
3. Shape into 6 cakes and saute in oil for 5 minutes on each side.

Couscous with Garden Vegetables

What better way to celebrate the first harvest of the year than with a big delicious bowl of couscous loaded with veggies fresh from the garden.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup couscous
• 1/2 small orange bell pepper chopped
• 4 scallions sliced (avoid the dark green bits)
• 12 small cherry tomatoes halved
• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• Lemon zest
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Place couscous in a heat proof bowl. Pour 1 cup boiling water over couscous. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.
2. Whisk oil and juice together with salt and pepper and dress couscous
3. Mix in cut veggies and sprinkle with lemon zest.