Crab Cakes

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup mayonnaise, fresh or good-quality purchased
• 1 to 2 tablespoons french dijon mustard
• 1 pound excellent-quality lump crabmeat, cartilage removed
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• ¼ cup finely chopped scallions
• 2 teaspoons capers, crushed
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped cornichons
• 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning
• pinch of cayenne
• vegetable oil
• ratatouille
• green and yellow squash ribbons
• any green salad
• basil oil
• chive oil