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I LOVE these, with all my heart and soul.

Those Maryland crab cakes are a classic seafood treat, sure to be a winner as a part of any meal.  These Panko Maryland Crab Cakes have a crust strong enough to hold everything together but light enough to let that delicious savory crabmeat flavor shine!  They pair nicely with the Quick & Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce. I happen to love crab cakes.  It’s really hard to go wrong with that great crab flavor for a good seafood dish, either as an appetizer or as part of the main meal.

Sadly, it is possible to mess up crabmeat; the most common mistake is to mix it with something that drowns out its great natural taste.  This simple recipe deftly avoids that and is also kind enough to provide a great-tasting tartar sauce–no need to settle for the store-bought tartar, when you can make some yourself so quickly and easily.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Once Upon a Chef

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Quick tip: Make a double batch for a larger crowd (or just so you can have more yourself…)

If you’re looking for a bit of a change to your chicken dinner routine, this rich and satisfying recipe is made for you. Don’t let the lovely creaminess fool you – only 300 calories per serving, this recipe is a warming winter wonder.  Packed with crab and shrimp, this recipe is truly a seafood splendor.

Imagine the scent of fresh cooked crab and shrimp simmering in a creamy corn chowder, and wafting throughout your kitchen.  Serve this hearty soup with a hunk of sourdough to truly complete the meal, or toss in a few oyster crackers. However you decide to serve this, it’s going to be gobbled up in a hearbeat. This might very well be your next family favorite!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Peonies and Pears

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Quick tip: This dish reheats beautifully!

I Had to Slap Myself to Keep From Eating a Whole Plate of These

These Southern Beer-Battered Onion Rings are all kinds of deep-fried delicious!  They make for a great at-home snack. Deep-fried food may not be the healthiest in the world, to say the least, but it is hard to beat that rich, savory flavor.

The beer batter and seasoning really send this recipe over the top.  I whole-heartedly recommend it. And as long as you’re not eating deep-fried dishes every single day, you’ll be fine! These onion rings will make you everyone’s favorite chef at your next game night or a dinner party. And if you really want to make an impression? Make your favorite spicy dip to go with these! I promise you, they’ll be gone in minutes so make sure you grab some for yourself before it’s too late!

But you don’t have to worry even if they’re all gone. These are so easy to make, you can whip up another batch while your guests are waiting!

Recipe and photo courtesy of  Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen.

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Quick tip: Double the batch – you won’t regret it!

There is a time to be creative and a time to accept that the classic recipe is the best. In the case of Maryland crab cakes, it is the latter. This timeless seafood appetizer works great as a warm-up for a more elaborate seafood main course or as a delightful bite-sized contrast to something like grilled steak.

I grew up around seafood, and though the classic Maryland crab cake may owe its name to a location far removed from my childhood home, it is an appetizer cherished by most any community close to salt water. And yes, Maryland crab cakes have an addictive savory taste: In the right mood, I could gorge myself on them without no need for anything else other than a nice helping of beer or wine.

Perhaps the best thing about this appetizer, though, is the versatility that it offers your menu: Obviously, it goes well with a larger seafood course, but it also pairs nicely with something like a grilled steak.

Recipe developed by FineCooking

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