Crab Cakes with Chipotle Mayonnaise

Today I'm having guest over and decided to make something special for starters. 

These crab cakes will blow your pallets away! 

Crab Cakes

1/4 pound skinless cod or flounder

filler, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

5 scallions, thinly sliced

3 jalapenos,seeded and minced

3 tablespoon chopped parsley 

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 pound lump crabmeat,picked over

1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs

Chipotle Mayonnaise

3/4 cup mayonnaise

1 chipotle chile in adobo, seeded and minced

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 

Salt and fresh ground black pepper

Pure olive oil, for frying

In a food processor, puree fish. Transfer to a bowl and add the scallions, jalapenos, lemon juice,
parsley, cayenne, salt, pepper and mayonnaise and mix thoroughly.  

 Gently fold in the crabmeat. Form the mixture into 8 cakes. Coat the cakes with the panko and 

refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the chipotle mayonnaise

In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chipotle, lemon juice, Old Bay Seasoning and mustard and season
with salt and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate. 

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil until shimmering. Add the crab cakes and cook over
moderate heat until browned and heat it through, 3 minutes per side. Serve with the chipotle mayonnaise.

 

Hope you guys enjoy this amazing recipe! 

If any of you decide to make this or if I inspire you to make something similar, please tag me on Instagram(_johnnybell) or twitter @nytrendymoms. Toodles!

A Touch Of Drama

Happy Sunday!!

I wore the same necklace I had on my Peach Twist look without the pendant. 

Shoes:Bakers

Bracelet:AX   Ring:Local Shop   Nails:Touch Of Red by MAC

Dress:Express

Earrings:Express   Necklace:Charles Klein

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Young Love

Today I received July's issue of Seventeen magazine and was inspired by all their young and awesome looks. I came up with something wearable for me as a mom. Hope you liked the outcome. 

Bag:Tory Burch

Earrings:Macys 

Hairstyle was inspired by Superstylesabby , her braid dare was super!

Make sure you checkout her blog and follow her on instagram for hair and outfit inspirations.

Skirt:Club Monaco  Floral Ribbon Bra:Victoria Secret

Watch:Guess   Bangle:F21   Necklace:Local shop

Shoes:Zara   Ankle Bracelets:Kristees

Enjoy the rest of your weekend loves..

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Mixing Maxis

Happy Friday loves!

I believe that there are endless ways of wearing/styling one item of clothing, and a maxi dress isn't an exception.

My closet is filled with maxi dresses the reason being that they can be worn differently and they make me look taller haha.  

I was inspired by Daniela Ramirez from Nanysklozet.com, her remix looks are awesome!

Bag:Tory Burch   Maxi Skirt:H&M   Top:Uniqlo

Shoes:Jessica Simpson

Jewelry:Juicy Couture   Bralette:F21

Belt:Vintage

 I added my vintage belt to make the illusion of a skirt more believable. I love the combination of this vintage worn out color belt with the prints of the skirt. What do you think? 

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Peach Twist

Today's ootd was really simple and comfortable. I was heading out to do groceries for my 4th of July barbecue and decided to snap a few pics for you. I wore my pair of Michael Kors flats which I posted a few weeks ago on instagram. Hope you enjoy the few snaps:)

Blouse:Hollister(xs)

Jeans:Urban Outfitters

Watch:Guess

Bag:Michael Kors

Jewelry:Charles Klein 

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Pink It Is

When I wear colors like this I just know it will be a good day.

Happy weekend loves!

Watch: Michael Kors   Bag:Tory Burch

 This has been my spring and summer bag, can't seem to let it go.

On my nails, I'm wearing this months favorite nail polish from Essie called 'splash of grenadine'. 

Cuff:Armani Exchange

I love this Armani double sided cuff. I could really see myself wearing this every day.

What do you think of it?

Dress:TJ Maxx 

The weather in NY has been sizzling! I have been styling my hair in a high bun due to this heat wave.

Checkout my tootsies:)

Shoes:Zappos

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Fried Chicken Tacos

Who doesn't love fried chicken and tacos? So why not put them together as Fried chicken tacos:)

These tacos are amazing!  They topped my favorite restaurants tacos, that's how good they are! The tomatillo salsa is the perfect hint of sour and spicy. And if you have leftover salsa(which I doubt you will) you can use it in the morning with scrambled eggs.. Yummmzer!

Total:35 min Plus 2hr marinating 

4 servings

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Kosher salt

4 large boneless chicken thighs with skin(about 5 ounces each)

pounded 1/3 inch thick

1/2 pound tomatillos, husked and quartered

2 garlic cloves, chopped

2 serrano chiles or 1 large jalapeno with seeds, chopped

1 small onion, coarsely chopped

3 tablespoon cilantro leaves

1 Hass avocado, cut into 1/2-inch dice

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

large pinch of cayenne pepper

vegetable oil, for frying

warn corn tortillas, for serving

1. In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons of the lime juice with 1 teaspoon of salt, stirring to dissolve the salt. Add the chicken thighs and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

2. In a food processor, combine the tomatillos, garlic, onion and cilantro and process to a coarse puree. Transfer the salsa to a bowl and stir in the avocado and the remaining 2 tablespoons of lime juice. Season with salt.

3. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, black pepper, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. 

4. In a large skillet, heat 1/3 inch of oil until shimmering. Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess. Fry the chicken over moderate heat until well browned and crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain. 

5. Cut the fried chicken into thin strips and serve with the tomatillo salsa and warm corn tortillas.

Enjoy!

Give them a try, you wont be disappointed.

How Fashionating!

 Surprisingly this outfit did not take long to put together. This look was inspired by a summer to fall outfit on this months issue of Elle Magazine(p. 42). I knew I wanted a sheer long sleeve with detailed accessories or detailed sleeves.

Turtleneck:Express 

You are probably thinking, how could I wear a turtleneck in summer? 

To be frankly I did not feel as if I wore it the entire day. Do to it being sheer, it is very light and airy.

I love 1900's fashion and this sheer turtleneck is elegant and dazzling which totally reminds me of the 1900's. 

White Sleeveless Shirt:Uniqlo

Clutch:Macys   Stocking:Express

My idea of a memorable outfit is not about matching, is about how well you put together unmatchable pieces. This neutral outfit needed a pop of color, that is why I chose my versatile bright red clutch. 

Shoes:Steve Madden

My hair and shoes are the only two important details which I put loads of thought into. I didn't want to match my shoes with the outfit on the grounds that I find it tacky. I chose a similar but darker shade of brown to match my turtleneck and stockings. 

Earrings:Tory Burch   Necklace:F21   Sunnies:RayBan

Like I said before, it did not take long to put this outfit together. What did take long was figuring out what to do with my hair. Hairstyle is very important, it can make or destroy a look.

 I wanted to go preppy all the way, so I went ahead and pined my fringe on top of my head and pulled my hair back as a pony tail.

I love how this look turned out. What do you think? What would you have done differently? 

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