My Husband's Grocery "Mistake" Saved Us Money


Hi Reader,

Funny how a small kitchen curveball can lead to a delicious discovery. I had my heart set on making pan-seared crab cakes the other day—one of my go-to seafood treats. I asked my husband to pick up lump crab meat, but instead, he came home with canned claw meat. 😱

Not exactly what I had in mind...

So I pivoted. I made up a batch of crab fried rice using the canned claw meat, and let me tell you—it was so good. The claw meat worked perfectly in the rice, and at significantly less cost than premium lump crab, it turned out to be a smart money-saver. Now it's officially on the weeknight dinner rotation.

The mistake that saved us money and still tasted delicious!

Whether you're craving classic crab cakes or looking for this wallet-friendly seafood hack, these recipes have got you covered.

You can make this recipe in a skillet or a wok. I use an (Affiliate link) induction wok when I want to make stir fry at home. While a regular skillet works fine, a wok's high sides and shape create that restaurant-quality sear that makes fried rice special.


Happy Cooking,

Tanya Harris

Owner of My Forking Life

Cooking up delicious meals with love and flavor
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Hi, I'm Tanya, creator and owner of My Forking Life LLC. I provide all kinds of delicious recipes that focus on Southern and Caribbean cuisines. I also love kitchen gadgets and have many popular recipes made in air fryers, slow cookers, and pressure cookers.

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