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SANDRA'S FAMOUS ALASKAN KING CRAB DIP for a crowd

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The absolute best recipe, it's addicting and a great method in which to extend your Wild Alaskan King Crab experience when its richness overcomes you... Yield: (Appx. 2-1/2 cups) Prep: 20 mins. INGREDIENTS 2 cups prepared cooked, Wild Alaskan King Crab (knuckles and legs), shredded and cut into 1/2" pieces 3/4 cup whipped cream cheese 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1-1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon worcestershire 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (I used Johnny's) 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Garnish options: --Green onion (green parts only), finely sliced --Paprika Serving options: --crackers --whole wheat bread slices quartered --cucumber slices --celery stocks --toasted baguette slices METHOD Combine all the above ingredients in a medium bowl, using a dinner fork. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours ...

Crab Pie and Best Friends

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Photo from my friend Brian at Hot Sauce Daily Here's another one of the recipe from my book, "Mama's Cookbook". As I wrote the other day, Mama loved seafood, but didn't have it very often growing up because of the cost. Unless you lived on the coast and caught your own, seafood was impractical and  definitely  a luxury item that struggling families could not afford. Mama made friends with a new girl in school. She was Catholic and Mama didn't know about their rites and rituals. The first Friday that she spent the night at her friends house, they had shrimp for supper. She was in love with seafood! She loved her new best friend, and Fridays were a treasured meal with her!  I was named after her best friend, Lynda! So the few recipes of Mama's that include seafood, I certainly do treasure! I hope you enjoy this one! Notice the note at the bottom. If you are not familiar with my cookbook, Mama jotted notes down for me on recipes before giving them to me. The...

SANDRA�S OVEN-BAKED ALASKA DUNGENESS CRAB �N ARTICHOKE DIP

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An epic recipe that�s truly addicting, and lets the dungeness crab be the shining star... Serves: (10 to 12) Prep:10 Mins. Bake: 30 Mins. INGREDIENTS Dip: 1 (8 oz. pkg.) cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup grated medium cheddar cheese 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 green onions (green parts only), finely chopped Dash of cayenne pepper 1-1/2 teaspoons old bay seasoning 1-1/2 cups cooked dungeness crab meat, drain any liquid, if present --(About 1 shucked dungeness crab) 1 (7 oz. jar) quartered artichoke hearts in water, drained, and roughly chopped --[Please do not use marinated artichokes, as they have too strong of a flavor profile for this dish] For scooping: --Butter crackers (I used Club), or toasted French bread slices METHOD Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9� round (or square) ovenproof baking dish, and set aside. In a medium bowl, add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice,...