Basil Vinaigrette

Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 cups Ingredients:1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1/2 cup chopped fresh basil4 large shallots, minced3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon seasoned pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup olive oil Directions: Note: 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves yields about 1/2 cup chopped. 

Baltimore Crab Cakes

Yield: 6 servings Ingredients:1/4 cup mayonnaise2 scallions, thinly sliced1 large egg, lightly beaten1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice plus wedges for garnish1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning1/2 jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over1 1/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), divided1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black […]

Baked Shrimp with Tomatillos

Yield: 4 servings Ingredients:2 Tbsp vegetable oil1 medium onion, chopped, about 1 cup1-2 jalapeno chiles, seeded, minced3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1 lb tomatillos, choppedSalt1/2 cup clam juice OR 1/4 cup water*1 lb shrimp, cleaned, deveined1 cup Cotija queso seco cheese (can substitute feta)1/4 cup chopped cilantroLime juiceBlack pepper Directions: