Hi friends! Is it just me or was this one of the best 4th of July weekends to date? I’m especially loving how we got a three day weekend 
My holiday was pretty typical. It included all the basics: beach, barbeque, and fireworks.
I’m quite excited that this week is our official family vacation, so I’ll be staying here at the shore for a while. Can someone remind me why I’m looking for another job when I have one that allows me to work from anywhere…?
Perfect Crab Cakes
The other day I mentioned how the ‘rents made some phenom crab cakes. Well, here’s the recipe! If you’re a crab cake snob like myself, I’m quite sure that you won’t be disappointed. To me, simple is better when it comes to crab cakes, and this recipe is just that.
(modified from The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook)
ingredients:
- 1/2 pound lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup (or one small) diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup (or one small) diced yellow bell pepper
- 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 8 to 10 saltine crackers (crushed into a breadcrumb-like consistency)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons crab seasoning (i.e. Old Bay)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
directions: Preheat oven on “broil.” Lightly coat the bottom of a broiling pan (we used an aluminum-foil broiling pan) with olive oil. Combine all of the ingredients in one large bowl. Form mixture into hockey-puck-sized cakes, about 1/2 to 1 inch thick. Place cakes in pan. Broil for 12 to 15 minutes or until cakes are golden brown on top.
DIG IN! (cat nose not included)
On that lovely note…I’m off! I’m really looking forward to this responsibility-free Monday Ta-ta! xoxo G
I'm the girl, Gracie Gordon. Here at GML you can follow my journey of dreaming, working, eating, loving, and blogging my way through life in NYC.
I love crab cakes so much! They are probably one of my most favorite meals. Delicious!
Hey there,
first off getting stitches removed usually doesn’t hurt at all!
For myself I’d probably go with the first workout but then I’m really untrained whereas I think that you are pretty active so I think you should stick the with 15 Minute one. I actually like those kinds. I did about 2 month of 30 minute workouts 3 times a week and really enjoyed that since you could always squeeze that in somewhere.
But I’m lazy so I stopped doing that even though it wasn’t too bad. Maybe I should start it again?
Your job allows you to work from anywhere?! That’d be amazing. umm yeah, keep it. For now.
I love me some 15 minute workouts.
Also, I loved that you ate half a hot dog. I always have the hardest time choosing which I want—hot dog or hamburger. I might have to take my cues from you next time.
Can you believe that I live in Baltimore, MD and have never made my own crab cakes?!?! It’s scandalous, really!
love crab cakes- that recipe sounds delicious. & that book seems great- i’d love a 15 minute weight work out because i honestly DREAD lifting. I’m interested in what teh 15 minute workout entails?
xoxxo
I adore crab cakes and those certainly look delicious. I used to have a book like that one and I don’t know what happened to it. It is a great resource though. Luckily now I’m a freak and have so many weight training moves cataloged in my brain after my intense competition training that I can think up quality workouts on the spot with lots of variety.
Crab cakes are heavenly. I haven’t had one in so long and the picture you posted left my mouth watering!
Stitches generally don’t hurt when they’re removed… so now worries
Your book reminds me of the Self Cards that come in the magazine each month-good for switching things up
Your crabcakes look delicious. And don’t worry about the stitches, you feel them, but they don’t hurt.
That book looks so cool, definitely a good book to keep handy in a pinch! Those crab cakes look mouthwatering! I love crab cakes! love the little cat nose in the picture too!
Thanks for the crab cake recipe - I love crab cakes! The book looks great, yet a bit overwhelming. I’ve been doing the same core stuff following my runs for what seems like forever - I need to switch it up!I would probably try the hard body workout to make me feel hard core
great pics as usual!
And at home I just use my 5lb weights and do whatever squats, lunges, and other moves i read about it mags and online.
I need to grab some free weights to do more workouts at home. I love reading magaziens for good workout ideas
CRABCAKES! A Maryland fave over here
They look and sound amazing.
That’s a convenient little book! I would probably choose the athlete workout
I’m glad you had a good 4th!
Ahh, that is such a PERFECT gift from your friend!! Is it super nerdy that I’d love to try the couples workout? My BF is into health too, and I think it would be a lot of fun!
I’m lucky enough to have an elliptical at home, so it’s always easy to fit in cardio, but lately I’ve been experimenting way more with workout DVDs and small weights for resistance training using my own body weight. I love it!
Glad you had a good fourth, enjoy your week at the shore love!!
This was definitely the best 4th of July yet!! Glad you had so much fun!
That book looks perfect. I would love to try the get your body back workout. I might just have to pick it up!
Enjoy your vacay!!
It’s definitely all about the Spartacus workout! Right now I don’t have a gym membership either, and I’ve been running, walking, and riding my bike. It’s been kind of refreshing. I do miss me some good ole kick boxing though!
Totally making crab cakes now! Def on the shopping list for next week!
Oh my gosh those crab cakes look amazing. How do they only have 2 tsp of mayo and no butter in them!?
That book looks great. I have a similar one I need to put to use soon.
Totally am in love with this recipe for crab cakes. I tried some for my blog once and was less than impressed. How can you go wrong with The Barefoot Contessa?
I absolutely NEED that exercise book! What a great resource! I would probably chose the “Get Your Body Back Workout.” Basically, because I want to get my body back, haha. My at home workout routine consists of yogadownload.com & ExerciseTV regimens. Love them on rainy days!
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Bahaha nevermind. I read that wrong. 1/2 a cup of mayo… that’s more like it! What are crab cakes without the goodness of fats?