After a busy day at work, running a razor-sharp knife through a mountain of vegetables allows me to zone out for a few minutes. Turn on Buena Vista Social Club for background music and open a beer to complete the prep space. I am officially in kitchen-prep-meditation-mode. The fresher the vegetables…the better this recipe will taste.
These are not “authentic” Maryland crab cakes. But what else would you expect from a native Mississippian? This is my version of Maryland crab cakes, but feel free to tinker with the recipe, which is forgiving. Just please don’t substitute the Old Bay Seasoning. It is essential for a Maryland crab cake.
Early in our marriage, I had come home from work and made something Tex Mex, not realizing that we were out of salsa. Jokingly, my husband said that I should go in the kitchen and just whip something up. Well, this is it. We’ve been making this salsa for about 15 years now, only using store bought in a pinch. I love the fresh taste and that it is so quick and easy.
When my husband and I were dating, our favorite haunt was a Mexican restaurant in Jackson. We were broke, and he didn’t like guacamole. So, I always stole his. After a year or so, he decided to try it. After then there was no more extra guac for me. He’s come a long way in his culinary adventure. He supports my food obsessions and recipe experiments wholeheartedly. He is also brave enough to taste the latest concoction without reservation. Sometimes, he sits at the bar with a glass of wine to “supervise” the kitchen, listen to music, and recount the day. Baby, this guac is for you!!
