Crab cakes are especially popular along the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland and along the Mid-Atlantic coast. Some Maryland-style purists have very specific ideas about what can and cannot go in a crab ...

Crab cakes are usually served with a side of tartar sauce or cocktail sauce along with lemon wedges for zest — but it's not the only condiment that pairs well with the delicious seafood fare.

If you don’t have time to make the mayo for the tartare sauce, substitute with a good-quality bought mayonnaise. For the fish cakes, put the mashed potato in a bowl and break up with a fork.