Name: Crab Cakes
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices firm white sandwich bread; 1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over; 2 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 tablespoon unsalted butter; lemon wedges

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The verdict in the test kitchen was unanimous: When we order crab cakes in restaurants, these meaty beauties are what we want—not the bready hockey pucks that dot many menus around the country. Pair them with a simple salad or some fries for a Chesapeake-inspired two-person dinner done right.

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