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                       Ingredients 1 pound   fresh lump crabmeat, picked over for cartilage 1  egg, whisked 1/2 cup   chopped scallions (optional) 2 tablespoons   mayonnaise 1 tablespoon   Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon   salt 1/2 teaspoon   black pepper 2 tablespoons   breadcrumbs, preferably whole-grain (use more as needed) 2 tablespoons   olive oil Lemon wedges (optional, for serving) Cherry Tomato and Corn Salad Preparation 1. Combine crabmeat, egg, scallions (if using), mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add enough breadcrumbs to bind mixture enough to form into cakes. Refrigerate the mixture until you're ready to cook. 2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes; add oil, and heat until it shimmers. Shape crab mixture into 8 (1-inch-thick) cakes, using 1/3 cup mixture for each; cook, adjusting heat as nec...

Yield:  6 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)               Ingredients 1/2 cup   raisins 1/2 cup   apple juice 1 cup   finely chopped celery 1 cup   chopped Granny Smith apple 1/4 cup   coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted 2 tablespoons   fat-free mayonnaise 2 tablespoons   fat-free apple-flavored yogurt Preparation Combine raisins and apple juice in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH for 30 seconds. Let stand 2 minutes; drain. Combine raisins, celery, apple, and walnuts in a medium bowl. Stir in mayonnaise and yogurt. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 93 Calories from fat: 31% Fat per serving: 3.2g Saturated fat per serving: 0.2g Monounsaturated fat per serving: 0.7g Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 2g Protein per serving: 2g Carbohydrates per serving: 16.1g Fiber per serving: 1.6g Cholesterol per serving: 1mg Iron per serving: 0.5mg Sodium per serving: 60mg Cal...

                   Total Antioxidant Capacity: 5,928. Prep: 10 minutes (plus 30 minutes for chilling). We loaded up on antioxidant-rich artichoke hearts in this healthy salad. They contain lots of fiber to boot. Yield:  2 servings (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups) Ingredients 2 1/2 tablespoons   light mayonnaise 1 teaspoon   lemon juice 1/2 pound   medium shrimp, cooked, peeled, and deveined 1  (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons   minced red onion 2 tablespoons   finely chopped parsley 1/4 teaspoon   freshly ground black pepper Preparation 1. Combine mayonnaise and lemon juice in a medium bowl, and stir well. Add shrimp and remaining ingredients; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 227 Fat per serving: 7g Saturated fat per serving: 1g Monounsaturated fat per se...

Jalapeno Stuffed Baked Potato Baked potato in a hot sauce mellowed with mayonnaise Cooking Time:  1-2 hours Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  10-15 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Potatoes 4 large • Jalapeno,chopped 2 • Sea salt 1 cup • Cornflour/ corn starch 2 teaspoons • Oil 1 tablespoon • Onions,chopped 2 medium • Soy sauce 1 tablespoon • Tomato ketchup 2 tablespoons • Mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Method Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place the whole potatoes on a bed of sea salt in a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven at 220°C for thirty to forty minutes or till done. You can also boil the potatoes but take care that they become completely dry after that. Blend cornstarch in half a cup of water. Heat oil in a pan. Add half the onions and sauté till translucent. Add soy sauce and one cup of water and mix. Add jalapeno peppers and mix. Add the blended cornstarch and cook stirring continu...

                              Prep Time:  10 minutes Yield:  Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup salad and 2 boston or bibb lettuce leaves) Ingredients 2 tablespoons   low-fat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon   lemon juice 2  small (Gala or Fuji) apples, cubed 1 cup   seedless red grapes, halved 1/3 cup   dried cranberries 1/4 cup   coarsely chopped walnuts 1/4 cup   thinly sliced celery (about 1 stalk) 8  Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves Preparation 1. Combine mayonnaise and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Add apples, grapes, and cranberries; mix well. 2. Add the walnuts and celery, and mix well. Serve it on a bed of 2 lettuce leaves. The salad can be refrigerated up to 2 hours before serving. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 153 Fat per serving: 6g Saturated fat per serving: 1g Monounsaturated fat per serving: 1g Pol...

Creamy Poppy seed Dressing Roasted poppy seeds and chives give a delicious flavour to this yogurt and mayonnaise dip. Cooking Time:  25-30 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  20-25 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Poppy seed paste (khuskhus) ,roasted 2 tablespoons • Yogurt 1/4 cup • Mayonnaise 1/4 cup • Salt to taste • Sugar 1 teaspoon • Chives,chopped 2 tablespoons • Lemon juice 1 teaspoon • Oil 1 tablespoon • Garlic,chopped 8-10 cloves Method Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, poppy seeds, salt, sugar, chives and lemon juice in a bowl. Chill in the refrigerator. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add garlic and sauté till well browned. Remove from heat and add to the yogurt mixture. Serve chilled with chips and fries.

Alfa Sprouts, Tomatoes and Basil Sandwich              Alfa alfa is a very healthy herb often used in home remedies for digestive disorders, cholesterol, diabetes, etc. Here is an interesting way to prepare a sandwich out of this healthy herb, combined with tomatoes and basil. Remember to use tender alfa alfa sprouts for the alfa sprouts, tomatoes and basil sandwich, as more mature ones are coarse and not so tasty. Preparation Time:  10 mins Makes 4 sandwiches Ingredients For The Stuffing 1/2 cup   mayonnaise 4 tbsp  finely  chopped basil 4 tbsp  finely  chopped tomatoes 4 tbsp   alfa-alfa sprout  sprouts salt  and  freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder  to taste Other Ingredients 8   whole wheat bread  slices 2 tbsp   butter  mixed with 2 tsp  mustard (rai / sarson) paste 4   iceberg lettuce  leaves Method   For...

Chinese Burger ( Burgers and Smoothies Recipe) You would have heard of chinese bhel, chinese dosa, and so on… but definitely not a chinese burger! this unique recipe is sure to be a huge hit with any audience. The spread makes use of schezuan sauce, to give a tangy, spicy touch, and cabbage leaves are used instead of lettuce to enhance the chinese feel. The salad used in the burger is a slight variant of kung phao potatoes, and lends another unique point of view to this recipe. Serve it with a traditional chinese salad – khimchi, for a well-rounded chinese offering. Preparation Time:  25 mins Cooking Time:  20 mins Makes 4 burgers Ingredients For The Cutlets 1/4 cup  finely  chopped french beans 1/4 cup  finely  chopped carrots 1/4 cup  finely  chopped capsicum 1/4 cup  finely  chopped spring onion greens 2 tbsp  finely  chopped spring onions whites 1 tbsp   oil 1/2 tsp  finely  chopped gar...

  Condiments Wasabi and G r een Chili Chutney MAKES 1 cup 1 tablespoon wasabi paste 2 green chilies 5 scallions, coarsely chopped 1 cup fresh mint leaves, trimmed 3 cups fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon low fat mayonnaise 2 teaspoons sugar Salt to taste In a food processor or blender, mix together the wasabi, green chilies and scallions until minced. Add the mint and cilantro and process, scraping the sides with a spatula, until pureed. As you blend, drizzle the lime juice through the feeder tube into the bowl and process until the chutney is smooth. Add the mayonnaise, sugar and salt and mix. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately or refrigerate up to two weeks.

Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe Recipe Type:  Condiments ,  Eggs Yields:  approximately 2 to 2 1/4 cups Prep time:  5 min Ingredients: 2 egg yolks, room temperature 1 whole egg, room temperature 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice, plus more if needed 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt Big pinch freshly-ground white pepper Up to 2 cups vegetable oil or pure olive oil (all one or a mixture) Preparation: Put the egg yolks, egg, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and white pepper in the work bowl of the food processor or blender; process for 10 seconds or more, until creamy. With the food processor or blender running continuously, pour in the oil very slowly in driblets at first, to start the emulsion process. Add 10 to 15% of the oil at this time. The first addition should be small and gradual. Wait about 30 second between additions. When the sauce has definitely thickened, you may add the oil in a thin stream. Do not stop the machine at thi...

Ingredients: 2 Aloo Tikkis 2 Burger Buns 1 tablespoon Butter 1-2 tablespoons Tomato Ketchup 2 Lettuce leaves 2-3 tablespoons Mayonnaise 1 large Tomato, cut into round slices 1 medium Onion, cut into round slices 2 Cheese Slices Directions :   Cut bun horizontally into two halves. Heat butter in a flat pan and shallow-fry bun halves until light brown.   Prepare the aloo tikkis by following the recipe .   Take bottom base of bun and spread tomato ketchup over it.   Place lettuce leaf followed by aloo tikki.   Spread 1-tablespoon mayonnaise over it.   Place 1-2 tomato slices and 3-4 onion slices in given order.   Finally place cheese slice over it.   Cover it with top base of the bun.   Aloo tikki burger is ready for serving. Serve it with ketchup and soft drink.   Double Cheese Burger