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Crab Cake Stuffed Avocado

I love crab cakes and avocados.  I wanted to incorporate both in a lighter version this is what I came up with. They turned out great, this will be a great go to for a quick lunch.  Definitely would impress friends if you need to make a couple for a luncheon and serve with a side of baby greens. Ingredients 1 10 oz can of crab meat 1/4 cup of chopped sweet onions 3 sun-dried tomato halves chopped 3 quarters of marinated artichoke chopped 3 cloves of garlic 3 tbsp organic sour cream 1/2 tsp of lemon juice  dash of cheyenne pepper 1/8 tsp dry mustard 1 tbsp organic butter 1 Avocado  salt to taste Directions  Drain crab meat and check for shell pieces.  Put to the side. In a small saute pan. On med low heat, place butter and onions. Once onions are beginning to turn translucent add sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes.  Let this sauté a few minutes so the ingredients mary a bit.  While that is co...

Artichoke Crab Soup

12 ounces of fresh lump crab meat 1/4 cup organic butter 1/4 cup unbleached organic flour 2 cups organic milk 1 1/2 cup organic half and half 1 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 14 oz. artichoke bottoms chopped 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 2 tablespoon white wine I know this is not a healthy soup.  It definitely has a lot of fat.  But think of it a special treat once in a while a treat is ok.  And this soup is really good.   Directions: Melt butter in a sauce pan over low heat.  Add flour and stir until smooth.  Stir constantly until slightly golden. Slowly stir in milk and half and half.  Add cheese.  continue to stir while cooking over medium heat until thickened.  Add artichokes, crab, white wine and white pepper.  Simmer a couple of minutes and serve hot.   Enjoy this wonderful soup. Yellow  Nuts Blue   Soy Red  Eggs Orange  Fish