No other dish represents Maryland’s cuisine better than the crab cake – a fishcake consisting of crab meat and ingredients such as mayonnaise, eggs, bread crumbs, milk, and seasonings. The blue crab is considered to be the ideal choice of crab for the cakes.
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!
The treasure of the Chesapeake meets the mouthwatering flavors of the tropics in this dockside favorite. Tangy, spicy, healthy, and unbelievably delicious, Maryland Rockfish & Mango Ceviche is yet another reason to book a Maryland fishing charter.
A winter-warmer welcome in every Chesapeake kitchen, Maryland Oyster Stew captures the heady flavors of the bay and is sure to become a favorite of any shellfish devote.
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.
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!
Going to school in New York City has allowed me to experience a long list and vast array of new foods, one that even includes jellyfish. Yet even after broadening my horizons, I still always cant wait to get back home to Maryland to indulge in some of my favorite eats in the summer.
Personally, I believe Utz crab chips represent the pinnacle of innovation by combining two of my favorite things: chips and crabs. No, there is not actual crab mixed with the chips but rather, the chips are seasoned with “Chesapeake Bay crab seasoning” and they taste quite similar to Old Bay. An easy way to get the taste of crabs without all of the hassle.
Most Marylanders will attest to the fact that we were all born with the ability to pick a crab. And here in Maryland we steam, rather than boil, blue crabs smothered in Old Bay from the Chesapeake. Even though in Maryland we will find any excuse to put crab on our food, steamed crabs will always be considered one of the best way to enjoy crabs.
Pit beef, a Maryland creation, is a roast seasoned with salt that is grilled until crispy on the outside and rare on the inside. Most commonly it is served with horseradish and onion on a roll. If you are looking to try this classic Maryland sandwich, look no further than Chaps.
Best Eats of Baltimore & Maryland – Crab & Old Bay on Everything
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