Crab Dip

Don't be a dip -- stick to this delicious crab appetizer the next time you have a gathering. It's definitely a shell of a starter. This recipe proves that all openers are not created equal. Take a crack at this dip, and you'll quickly realize why that is. INGREDIENTS 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 pound lump crab meat 1/4 cup cooking sherry 1/2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning 1/4 small red onion, finely diced 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup carrots, thin cut 1 tomato, cored and diced 2 scallion stems, chopped Paprika for garnish METHODS/STEPS Place softened cream cheese in mixing bowl and whip. Fold in crabmeat, sherry, Old Bay and onion until well-blended. Fold in cheddar cheese. Use tomatoes, carrots, scallions and paprika for garnish. Serve with crackers.