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Pan Seared Chesapeake Ray with Local Sungold Tomatoes, Purple Peppers and Red Onions This bold dish may seem exotic at first (and will surely wow your guests!) but is a simple, quick preparation that highlight delicious, steak-y Maryland ray, a lesser known treasure of the Chesapeake. Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 2 by Chef Justin Moore, VIN 909, Annapolis, MD Ingredients ☐ 2 5 oz Chesapeake Ray portions ☐ 1 purple bell pepper or color[...]

Mrs. Kitching’s Original Smith Island Cake Smith Island Layer Cake With Traditional Chocolate Icing A beloved Maryland tradition, the official Maryland State Dessert is a standout on any table. With its thin layers of delicate yellow cake each slathered in a decadent schmear of icing, Smith Island cake would be too beautiful to eat… if it weren’t so darned delicious! No one is quite sure where this delicious dessert got its start, but many folks[...]

Southern Maryland Stuffed Ham Dishes don’t stick around virtually unchanged for three centuries unless they are something truly special, and this Southern Maryland favorite certainly fits the bill. From the founders of the Maryland colony to the tables of today, Southern Maryland Stuffed Ham remains the hallmark of an unforgettable holiday feast. Total time: 6 Hours Serves: 18 Ingredients ☐ One 20- to 22-pound corned ham, boned ☐ 10 pounds cabbage ☐ 1 1/2 pounds[...]

Maryland White Potato Pie A soul-food favorite and a Chesapeake tradition dating back to colonial days, Maryland White Potato Pie is a bright and beautiful take on the simple potato with a healthy helping of sweetness and a ripping citrus zest. Total time: 75 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients ☐ 2 large potatoes, cooked, peeled and mashed ☐ 2/3 cup unsalted butter ☐ 1 cup sugar ☐ ½ tsp baking powder ☐ ½ tsp salt ☐[...]

Grilled Old Bay Wings When people think of Maryland, the iconic shape of an Old Bay can is probably one of the first things to come to mind since we put it on everything! It’s no wonder Old Bay Wings are a staple at restaurants and pubs across the Old Line State. Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: ☐ 3 pounds of chicken wings, separated ☐ ¼ cup flour ☐ 1 stick unsalted butter[...]

Real Maryland Crab Cakes If the Maryland Flag weren’t so cool, we’d probably fly a picture of a crab cake over the statehouse. Once you’ve had your first real one made with handpicked Maryland jumbo lump crab, you’ll know why. Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 6 cakes Ingredients: ☐ 1 pound jumbo lump, handpicked Maryland crabmeat ☐ ½ cup breadcrumbs ☐ 1 egg, beaten ☐ 5 tbsp mayonnaise ☐ 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley ☐[...]

Cream of Crab Soup This easy and inspired dish is a rich and decadent celebration of Maryland crab’s unique flavor. As to the age-old debate, spicy red Maryland Crab Soup vs. its smooth and creamy cousin, you’ll have to try them both and decide for yourself. Or combine them half-and-half, a true win-win! Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: ☐ 1 lb handpicked Maryland jumbo lump crabmeat ☐ 4 tbsp butter ☐ 2 tbsp[...]

Maryland Crab Soup Bold and spicy with a heady scent that fills a room with the flavor of the Chesapeake, Maryland Crab Soup accompanies our best-known seafood star with the bounty of Maryland’s farms. As far as which is the best soup in the world, Maryland Crab or Cream of Crab, the obvious answer is both! Total time: 1 hour and 20 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: ☐ 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped ☐ 1[...]

Maryland Fried Oysters You used to have to wait for months with an “R” in them to enjoy this Chesapeake staple, but with more and more Maryland oyster farmers working the bay, this is a dish best served year round! Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: ☐ 1 pint shucked Maryland oysters ☐ 1 cup unbleached white flour ☐ 2 tbsp corn starch ☐ 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning or J.O. Crab Seasoning ☐[...]