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Crispy Crab Cakes with Mango-Pineapple Salsa
Crispy Crab Cakes with Mango-Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 roasted red bell pepper, chopped
1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pound lump crab, drained and picked
1 1/2 cups panko, divided
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
Mango-Pineapple Salsa
1 cup chopped mango
1 cup chopped pineapple
1 roasted red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Preparation
Combine all Mango-Pineapple Salsa ingredients in a bowl; cover and chill until ready to serve.
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Mixed Grill Kebabs with Guava BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
1 pound boneless fish fillets, cut into bite-size pieces
1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into pieces
1 orange bell pepper, cut into piece
1 red onion, cut into wedges
1 pint cherry tomatoes
Olive oil
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Freshly ground black pepper
Guava BBQ Sauce
1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup guava nectar
8 ounces guava paste or jelly
1/4 cup molasses
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Hot sauce to taste
Preparation
Prepare Guava BBQ Sauce. Thread fish, shrimp, and vegetables on skewers. Brush with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill over

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1. Extend a warm welcome with a bedside tray
It's the thought that counts-show your guests you have them top of mind by filling a tray with some bedside indulgences. A blown-glass carafe, gourmet chocolates, and a loose arrangement of fresh flowers will make them feel extra special.

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3. Make it personal with design touches
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