Catch the fresh flavor of the Mid-Atlantic region

From the Atlantic shore in New Jersey, across Delaware, to Chesapeake Bay nestled snugly in the state of Maryland, and inland to the bustling streets of our nation's capital, seventy-nine cookbooks contributed 400 of their most requested recipes. 

What will you try first? Creamy Atlantic Coast Fish Chowder or Imperial Crab Casserole? Tilghman Island Crab Melt or Cape May French Toast Casserole? Perhaps the unbeatable Best Maryland Crabcakes? And who can resist the hearty Annapolis Harbor Boil or savory Union Street Spinach Balls? Desserts? How about sweet, fruit-filled Lemon Blueberry Bread Pudding or Bal’More Rhubarb Pie? Try them all to discover the unique cuisine of the Mid-Atlantic states.

Best of the Best from the Mid-Atlantic is one of fifty volumes in Quail Ridge Press' acclaimed Best of the Best State Cookbook Series, continuing the tradition of Preserving America's Food Heritage.

• Edited by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley
• Comb bound
• Soft cover
• 288 pages
• 6 x 9 inches
• Illustrations
• Photographs
• ISBN-10: 1-893062-28-7
• ISBN-13: 978-1-893062-28-3
• Language: English
• Publisher: Quail Ridge Press (©2001)

Best Maryland Crab Cakes

Best tasting crab cakes ever!

4 slices white bread with crusts trimmed, or 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, or 6 saltines, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard    
1/2 teaspoon Chesapeake-style seafood seasoning        
1/4 teaspoon Ac’cent    
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound crabmeat, shell and cartilage removed

Mix bread crumbs, mustard, seafood seasoning, and Ac’cent together and set aside.

In another bowl, gently fold together egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and bread crumb mixture.  Add crabmeat, and shape into individual cakes. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to avoid breaking apart when cooked.

Place under broiler and broil until brown, or fry in oil until brown and drain on paper towels before serving.  Serves 4–6.

Contributed by Of Tide & Thyme

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