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Summer is one of my favorite times of year to cook and explore. The incredible variety of fresh produce and fruit at the Farmers Market is all the inspiration a home chef needs to get their creative juices flowing. At our house, much of the summer is spent grilling in the backyard. But when fresh Dungeness crab is available, the call for crab cakes is often overwhelming. The crunchy exterior and sweet interior, with the right amount of heat and fresh squeezed lemon is one of the best and easiest dishes in my summer repertoire. HOME

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