“Let Every Day Be Christmas”
~ Norman W. Brooks
Holiday cactus
(Schlumbergera truncata)
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HOLIDAY CRAB CAKES
~ As an appetizer or entree, this family favorite is always a hit.
(easy broiling as tasty as frying)
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1 lb. good lump crab meat
1 cup panko crumbs
2 large lightly beaten organic eggs
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 finely chopped green onions
1/2 diced red bell pepper
1/2 diced yellow pepper
1 Tbs. chopped green chilies
2/3 cup mayonnaise
coarse salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter
Hungarian paprika
chopped green onions or chives
- Combine all ingredients. Gently fold in crab.
- Preheat broiler. Using scoop, drop onto Pam sprayed baking sheet. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with chopped green onion or chives and a dusting of Hungarian paprika.
- Broil approximately 6 minutes or until golden.
Collectively, Christmas-, Thanksgiving- and Easter Cacti are often called "Holiday Cacti." The first two are members of the genus Schlumbergera. The plants most often sold ... as "Christmas Cacti" (by which name they sell best) are Schlumbergera truncata cultivars. These are clones selected for their colours and growth habit and given cultivar names. Their flowers are asymmetrical (zygomorphic), not normally pendent, but bent somewhat upward at the ovary, so that they grow outward, rather horizontally from the tips of the segments on branches which are usually much more erect than those of the true Christmas Cactus.
Comments
I have a Christmas/Thanksgiving cactus right now that doesn't look too good. I think I may have watered it too much!
The crab appetizers sound delicious and easy to make.
Eileen
Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Thank you, dear Kanak. Liked your skink looking snake :)
Never fear, IG! You can substitute bread crumbs but Panko, made from crustless bread, are flakier/crisper/crunchier ... I like that :)
How kind, Carol, and thank you. Hungarian paprika is usually near regular paprika. Even as a child, my mother used Pride of Szeged Hungarian Paprika (red 5 oz. can) and so do I.
It truly is an easy recipe, Eileen. Sorry about your cactus :( Mine, despite neglect especially in summer, has a mind of its own and just keeps on giving. I really don't know why except it must love me :)
My kinda' kid, Rosey. This recipe is so easy, he might enjoy making it himself! I've stopped (well almost) frying crab/salmon cakes and find broiling just as satisfying.
Dearest Edith ... I frequently use Hungarian Paprika and will NEVER sprinkle again without thinking of you, dear friend :)
Welcome Dejemonos and thank you :)
Hi Rose. Yes, this plant has a mind of its own :)
Hugs, WG and thanks ... I feel the same :)
Welcome Sall and thank you. I too enjoyed visiting you (now a fan)!
You are not alone, dear Robin. It's always a delight to connect. As I live my colorful/rich/packed life, my blog gasps! Take a deep breath, smile, and get through Christmas at Kohl's. Holiday ((hugs)) fun friend.
I did make the pumpkin chilli, and that was delish.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Hi Jen and thanks for turning me on to Kim Klassen (http://www.kimklassencafe.com/ ) ... having a ball!
So happy you enjoyed the pumpkin chili ... a once a year must for me. Happy Holidays :)
Yes, they disappear fast, Rob! My family, all salsa addicts, wolf them down too. You would feel right at home dining with them :)