Ingredients:

* 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
* 1 can (approx. 7 ounces) crab, drained, cartilage removed
* 1 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* dash cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce
* 1/3 cup slivered almonds
* assorted crackers

Methods:

Heat oven to 350°. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, crab, sherry, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce. Mix to blend well. Spoon crab mixture into a small shallow baking dish; sprinkle almonds evenly over top. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Serve with assorted crackers.