It was Mother’s Day. It was a particularly special one in DC with most of our children, our son-in-law and soon to be daughter-in law. It was a feast of love and food.
Robert invited us down for Mother’s Day. He booked rooms for us in the hotel that was part of his apartment building. Jessica’s mom flew in for several days. Our family drove down for an overnight.
It was a wonderful gift!
saturday night
We went Mexican for Saturday night. It was one of those times when conversation was good and the kids were happy. The long curved bench seat helped. Mexican food is a family favorite!
Dessert was at the apartment overlooking the Capital building. Can’t go wrong with ice cream and a view.
brunch on the roof top
Mother’s Day was a glorious morning if not a bit breezy. We worn our sweaters and sweatshirts to enjoy brunch and the sunshine.
Jessica and her mom, Kathy, Nancy, my oldest daughter and me
Meg and Amy are our youngest. You can see how windy it was.
menu for mother’s day brunch
The food was divine! No one was shy about seconds. Who would be with this menu….
Blueberry muffins. A giant bowl of strawberries and blueberries.
Amazing Deviled Eggs with Bacon
Sausage. Baked French Toast. Are you hungry yet?
Now for the main event.
Jessica Mini Crab Cakes.
Why Jessica? Recipes often get named after family or a friend who made it for us or after a special event. It is easy to make and a wonderful dish for your special brunch!
What are your special memories of Mother’s Day? Any special recipes or traditions?
Jessica Mini Crab Cakes
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese divided
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 teaspoons plus 4 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives divided
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 Large pinch cayenne pepper optional
- 6 ounces fresh lump crabmeat picked over, patted dry, coarsely shredded
- 1-1/2 cup panko Japanese breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup 1 stick butter , melted
- Fresh chives cut into pieces
- Using an electric mixer
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Add 1/4 cup Parmesan and egg; beat to blend.
- Beat in sour cream, citrus zest, 4 teaspoons chopped chives, coarse salt and cayenne pepper.
- Fold in crabmeat. (This can be made one day ahead. Cover and chill.)
- Spray mini muffin pan with nonstick spray.
- Toss 1-1/2 cups panko, 3/4 cup Parmesan and 4 Tablespoons chopped chives in a bowl.</span>
- Drizzle melted butter over, tossing with a fork until evenly moistened.
- Press 1 rounded Tablespoon panko mixture into bottom of each muffin cup (makes a well with your thumb), forming crust.
- Spoon 1 generous Tablespoon crab mixture into each cup.
- Sprinkle more panko mixture over each.
- Bake crab cakes in a 350 degree oven until golden on top and set, about 20 minutes.
- Cool in pan 5 minutes.
- Gently lift each crab cake out of the pan with a fork onto a serving platter. (Can be made 2 hours ahead)
- If serving later, arrange on baking sheet, let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in a 350 degree oven for 5-6 minutes.
- Arrange crab cakes on a serving platter; sprinkle with chives.
The original recipe can be found HERE.
This brunch, and recipe, look amazing! Happy Mother’s Day!
Looks like a fabulous time and that brunch looks delicious!
It was delicious! We do enjoy our times together!
What a wonderful time you guys had. The food looks fabulous!
I had to make myself stop eating the crab cakes!
Always nice to have those special moments with family! The mothers day brunch menu looks fabulous!
What a beautiful family. Lunch looks very lovely (especially love devilled eggs). Looks like you had a truly wonderful day.
Everything is better with bacon is a saying here. It was a perfet day.
These sound delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Everything looks really delicious! A few years ago we moved away from our families and I really miss getting together for all of the holidays.
i love being close enough to get together
There is nothing better than spending time, with family sharing stories, and enjoying good food! Those crab cakes sound divine.
so yummy!
How wonderful to be able to have a family get together on mothers day. You crab cakes sound really delicious I bet they are a hit.
I had to make myself stop eating!
What a wonderful family Linda. Thank you for sharing your recipes.
You are welcome!
Jessica’s crab cakes sound soooooo incredibly yummy. We’ll definitely give them a try and your family is lovely Linda. What a truly special Mother’s Day celebration.
thanks Michelle. enjoy the crab cakes.
Family time, food and lovely relationships makes everything better, doesn’t it?
You are right about that!
Love the idea of naming your recipes. This will be my first mother’s day without my Mom, but I’ll sure cherish past memories.
Hope your day is filled with sweet memories.
These are such precious moments! Families should share moments like these! Bonds become stronger and hearts fill with love and affection!
So, so true! I don’t take these times for granted at all.
Linda,
What a special time with family there, and good food. 🙂
Re your comment on my post “What an Investigative Detective Would Tell You,” thank you, Linda. I love how God’s word endures and teaches.
Have a nice weekend,
Jennifer Dougan
http://www.jenniferdougan.com
Thanks. You know what a blessing family is too. Happy weekend!
Nothing more precious than family..how blessed you and Jim are.