Chesapeake Bay seafood recipes
Debbie Reynolds of Waldorf took top honors in the National Oyster Cook-off held on October 19 in Leonardtown. Her Oyster and Chipotle Grits recipe took first place in the main dish category and won the overall grand prize. Fifty chefs … Continued
Six junior chefs from Maryland competed for top honors in the 4th annual Junior Chefs Rockfish Cooking Contest. The event, which was sponsored by the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Seafood Marketing Program and the Sea Grant programs of the universities … Continued
Winter is prime time for delicious Maryland rockfish. Known locally as rockfish, striped bass is the official state fish of Maryland. It is known for its firm texture and delectable flavor. According to Maryland Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance. “Our commercial … Continued
In conjunction with National Seafood Month, Maryland officials have declared October “Maryland Seafood Month.” “Seafood is one of Maryland’s greatest family traditions and part of our identity. Generations of hard-working watermen make their living from the Chesapeake Bay and its … Continued
Around the Chesapeake Bay, crab feasts are a summer tradition. A crab feast starts with a basket of blue crabs, a steamer and a group of friends. Preparations for a crab feast usually start several hours in advance. Crabs must … Continued