4 Kids 'n Us Recipes

INGREDIENTS

6 cups soft fresh bread crumbs
1 pound lump crab meat, picked over
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup each finely chopped red and green bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 poblano chile, trimmed, seeded, and minced
4 large egg yolks
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 3/4 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground pepper, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
5 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying

Chile Remoulade (recipe HERE )

METHOD

1. In a large bowl, stir together 2 cups of the bread crumbs, the
crab, red onioins, bell peppers, scallions, mayo, poblano chili, egg
yolks, lemon juice, parsley, 3/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. black pepper,
and cayenne.

2. Form 28 crabcakes, using about 2 TB crab mixture for each, shaping
to about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

3. On a plate, stir together the flour and the remaining 1 tsp. salt
and pepper. In a shallow bowl, with a fork, lightly beat the eggs.
Place the remaining bread crumbs on a plate.

4. Dip each crabcake into the flour, shaking off the excess, then
into the egg, shaking off the excess, and finally into the breadcrumbs,
shaking off the excess. Place the crab cakes on a baking rack.

5. In a 12-inch skillet, heat 1/4 cup of the oil over medium-high
heat until hot but not smoking. Add the crab cakes, in batches, and
cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until browned and crisp. As
the crab cakes are cooked, remove them with a slotted spoon and drain
on paper towels; keep warm. Repeat to cook the remaining crab cakes,
adding more oil as necessary. Serve with Chili
Remoulade.

Baba Ghanoush
Ingredients:

1
eggplant, whole, pierced
3 oz. jar tahini
¼ cup garlic, roasted
1/3 cup lemon juice, fresh
Salt - To taste
Tabasco Sauce - To taste

Method:
Pierce
the eggplant over the entire surface.
Lightly coat with olive oil.
Roast to 350º for about 40 minutes, or until they collapse.
Allow to cool.
Remove the skin.
Mix with all the other ingredients.
Puree in the food processor until smooth.
Adjust the seasoning.

Chermoula
Dip

Servings: 4
Ingredients:

¾
cup chopped cilantro
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ - ½ teaspoon ground chili pepper (optional)
6 tablespoons peanut or extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon or 3 tablespoons wine vinegar
Blend
everything together in a food processor.

Hitipi
Dip

Servings: 2

Ingredients:
1
Pound Feta Cheese
6 1/2 Ounces Yogurt, Plain
4 3/4 Ounces Sour Cream
1/2 Ounce Garlic, Roasted/Puree
to taste Kosher Salt
Place
all the ingredients into a food processor or blender.
Process until smooth.
Store refrigerated.
Serving ideas: Serve with bread as a dip or on sandwiches