Audrey, Karen & Scruffy

Karen Taketa is an invaluable member of our Kauai Campaign Committee. She and her companion, Scruffy, have been with us since the Governor's campaign and they keep the guys in line over on Kauai. Karen made this crab dip for our Kauai headquarters' opening and it was all I could do not to eat the whole thing by myself! It's not the usual crab dip and if you take it to a potluck people will think you're a gourmet cook!

. - Aloha, Audrey

Karen Taketa's Hot Crab Dip

1 - 8 oz. package, imitation crab, cut in pieces and drain
3 - 6 oz. cans of canned crab meat, drained
1/4 cup or more Chinese parsley, minced
1 stalk green onion, finely chopped
1/2 small round onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 2/3 cups mayonaise
Hot Sauce (Tobasco), optional. Karen adds several drops.
2 - 8 oz. packages of shredded white and yellow cheeses; whatever you prefer.

Combine the crab meats with the rest of the ingredients and fold in half of the cheeses. Pour mixture in a microwave proof container. Top with rest of cheese. Microwave for 5-7 minutes on high until mixture is hot and cheese is melted.

Serve with vegetable, crackers or chips. It's really great served with bagel chips!

ENJOY!