This is an easy appetizer for those summer deck parties when the canteloupes are nice and sweet. I've seen recipes using mint, but I prefer this savory version with basil.

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

My Aunt Mary Ellen's backyard is the Chesapeake Bay and her neighbor is a crabber. So, she knows crab cakes. I'm always disappointed when I order them out. None compare to these. A very simple recipe with very little filler. You can make them large as an entree, or small for an appetizer; but, you better sneak one in before putting them on the table because they disappear very quickly. They can be pan fried or broiled, but make sure you use lots of butter in either case.

Cooking Time: 30 minutes