Flaky, tender, and creamy, these plant-based crab cakes are the answer to a no-fish main on your holiday table. The seaweed pesto adds an unmistakable taste of the sea. Heart of palm, a vegetable harvested from palm trees, serves as a plant-based stand-in for crab meat with its texture and appearance. You can find it in the canned vegetable aisle of most grocery stores. Wakame can replace dulse for use in the pesto.
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Old standby
Old Bay is a versatile spice mix, iconic to many seafood-based recipes, that adds a savoury, aromatic flavour. You can find it in the dried spice section of your local grocery store and many fish counters.
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This collection was originally published in the October 2025 issue of alive magazine.
