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INGREDIENTS
1 lb butter
1 lb sugar
1 lb cake flour (4 cups)
10 eggs , separated
2 tablespoons brandy
1/4 teaspoon mace
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 300°F and grease/flour two loaf pans.
Cream butter, gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition.
Beat egg whites to stiff peaks.
Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored; add to creamed mixture.
Add brandy.
Sift flour and mace; add alternately with stiffly beaten egg whites.
Pour into prepared pans and bake for 90 [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs fresh lump crabmeat , drained
2 cups soft breadcrumbs
2 eggs , lightly beaten
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons mustard , coarse grain
1 tablespoon horseradish
3/4 tablespoon lemon rind , grated
1 tablespoon parsley , chopped
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon red peppers
1/4 cup vegetable oil
DIRECTIONS
Pour oil into a large skillet set on medium heat.
Combine remaining ingredients in a medium bowl.
Shape into patties.
Fry patties in hot oil for 3 minutes on each side.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve.
24 small crab cakes.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups backfin crab meat (about 3/4 pound), picked over
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
a dash of hot sauce, or to taste
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 teaspoons [...]
Serves 4.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups water
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature
3/4 cup milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
3 large eggs, separated
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 6-cup souffl;é dish. Bring [...]