Serves 4 Island Mussel Fricasse Rock Crab Cake Garden Pea Shoots Chive and Caper Relish Basket

For The Fricasse:

Ingredients: 32 Island Blue Mussels, steamed and shucked 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp Shallots, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup vermouth 1/2 cup crËme fraiche salt and pepper 1/2 cup chopped chives

Methods: In a saute pan add butter, shallots and garlic. Cook slightly til tender. Add mussels, saute slightly and deglaze with vermouth. Add crËme fraiche, remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Add chopped Chives and reserve.

For the Rock Crab Cake:

Ingredients: 3 shallots, chopped fine 6 oz vermouth 2 oz white wine 2.5lb Rock Crab(squeeze out excess moisture) 1/3 cup tarragon, chopped 1 egg white 1/3 cup potato, cooked and grated Tobasco to taste 1 tsp Lemon juice Salt and Pepper to taste

Methods: In a saute pan reduce shallots, vermouth and wine til dry. Let cool. Combine all ingredients til mixed thoroughly. Form into cakes using a 2" pvc mould Flour, egg wash and potato flake each cake. In a buttered pan brown all sides of the cake and finish in a 350Š oven for 10 min. Reserve.

For the Peashoots:

Ingredients: 1 litre Peashoots, (young, tender pea plants) splash of Vermouth Salt and pepper

Methods: In a saute pan under medium heat, add peashoots, splash with vermouth and wilt slightly. Season.

For the Chive and Caper Relish:

Ingredients: 1cup Capers, slightly chopped 1medium red onion, minced 1 lemon, zest and juice 1/2 cup chopped chives 1/2 cup chopped dill 2 tbsp Black Truffle Oil 1 tbsp White Wine Vinegar epper to taste

Methods: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. It is best to make this a day before to let the flavors combine. Refrigerate and reserve.

For the Potato Basket:

Ingredients: 1 potato, cut up small 1 egg white 1 cup flour salt and pepper

Methods: In a blender add potato and egg white and puree til smooth. Slowly add flour til thick in consistency. Season. In a piping coronet add potato batter and snip end til desired thickness. Spray 1/2 circle mould well with spray fat and pipe lattice pattern. Bake in 350Š oven till golden brown.