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$12.95

Over 25 years of collecting crab recipes from the Chesapeake Bay to the Florida Keys resulted in this - the ULTIMATE Crab Cookbook!  With the emphasis on the Chesapeake Bay region, this cookbook gives you almost 200 recipes!

Starting with the basics of crab cookery, you'll progress to tantalizing recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, crab cakes, soft shell crabs, deviled crab, imperial crab and more.

Order your copy today and you'll soon be turning out those elegant and tasty crab dishes just like the fanciest of chefs.

$29.95

Whitey Schmidt, Maryland's guru of Chesapeake Bay cuisine, has done it again with his 11th book dedicated to Bay country cooking.  With 210 blue ribbon recipes, some straight from Eastern Shore farm homes and wharves along the Bay, and over 300 beautiful photographs, this book is as much a visual treat of Eastern Shore produce, fruits, church suppers, roadside stands and small towns as it is a treasure trove of recipes.

The stars of this book are produce and fruits but you'll still find several dozen delicious seafood and meat recipes.  Featured recipe sections cover apples, asparagus, beans and peas, berries, corn, cucumbers, garlic, leeks, onions, greens, melons, peaches, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, seafood and a cornucopia of meats and sweets.

Accompanying each recipe, Whitey includes a helpful tip or a little bit of interesting trivia.  Get your copy today and become a better cook, Eastern Shore style!

$9.95

From the wife of a former Maryland Governor, this book first published in 1964 features traditional Maryland favorites along with elegant dishes that were served to guests at the Governor's mansion.

With over 250 recipes, Mrs. Tawes says "the glory of Maryland food is that it contains an extraordinary number of flavors that are exquisite and individual".

Long praised for its elegant yet simple recipes, this book features dishes such as Old Maryland Fried Chicken, Sweet Pickle Watermelon, Lady Baltimore Cake, Snow Pudding and menus of meals served at the executive mansion.

An easy way to culinary greatness!

$19.99

Ever since the first edition was published in 1948, this cookbook has been considered by many to be the cookbook of the fare so characteristic of this region. You'll get well over 400 straightforward and uncomplicated recipes!

In addition to the 50 pages of seafood recipes this book runs the gamut of recipe needs.  From beverages to breads, sauces to soups, meats to vegetables, pastries to cookies, and much more, you'll sure to find that recipe you're looking for.

When you receive this book you will become an "official chef" of Maryland's famed Eastern Shore.

$16.95

While this cookbook may not have a lot of pages it sure makes up for it with 38 of the most delicious, satisfying recipes that will please the most demanding of appetites.  Beautifully photographed pages of soups will entice you to try all of the recipes!  Included are multiple recipes for clam chowders, crab soups, fish soups, oyster stews and vegetable type soups (such as potato, corn chowder etc.).

Longtime cookbook author and editor Whitey Schmidt, the Blue Crab Guru,  has done it again with his newest offering about soups.  With Whitey's expertise in all matters of Chesapeake cuisine you can be sure each and every recipe will turn out a marvelous dish.

$14.95

The Woman's Club collected recipes that use smidges and tads and translated them into recipes that any cook can use and enjoy serving to family and friends.  Selling over 15,000 copies in its first two printings, this cookbook features over 400 recipes for every occasion from everyday meals to holiday feasts.

Way back in 1608, Captain John Smith proclaimed: "if Providence were designing an ideal place for men, it would produce the Chesapeake Bay country".

Order your copy today and learn the secrets of the Chesapeake.

$29.95

The Chesapeake's culinary expert for everything crab, Whitey Schmidt, has done it again!  His latest book features 210 recipes and plenty of useful information such as how to choose the best crabs and how to eat them.

This cookbook also features over 225 photographs of restaurant crab signs, crab advertising, people, places, boats and more!  Whitey makes this book fun to read with his comments about the dishes or stories about their background.

You'll get recipes for appetizers, crab cakes, crab seasoning, deviled crabs, main dishes, salads, sauces, soft shells, and soups.  A great book for any crab lover.

$6.95

This book has 67 of the best basic and easy recipes of the Chesapeake Bay region.  You'll find recipes for appetizers, soups & salads, vegetables, breads, desserts, poultry and of course seafood.  Nothing real complicated here, just simple straightforward recipes for delicious food.  Full color pictures.

$13.95

More than just a cookbook, this is a collection of recipes, photographs and lore of a 340 year old culture in singular isolation on an island in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay.

Frances Kitching was born and bred on Smith Island and her inn and restaurant has received universal acclaim.  You'll get over 110 of her famous recipes!

The author of "Beautiful Swimmers" says:  "its all here - the secrets of Frances Kitching's mouth-watering masterpieces".

The Philadelphia Enquirer raves: "crammed with stories and photographs, homespun recipes and cooking advice".

Not everybody can make the trip out to Smith Island, but you can bring those down home flavors to your kitchen when you order this delightful book.

See our Smith Island link on our "links and recipes" page.

$29.95

Maryland's resident crab guru, Whitey Schmidt, has taken his lifelong love of oysters and produced the definitive oyster cookbook.  Collected over many years and from many sources, Whitey has tested and refined the 210 recipes included in this cookbook.  Recipes include appetizers, stews, fritters, fried oysters, pies, Oysters Rockefellers, entrees, stuffing, oyster shooters (drinks) and much, much more!  You'll be sure to find new and interesting ways to make oyster dishes.  

But this is not just a cookbook.  With the historic photographs, artwork and trivia you'll get a wonderful tapestry of the history and culture of the oyster industry.

Maryland Magazine calls the recipes and facts in this book a "reference library".

The Capital Newspaper says:  "Whitey Schmidt is undoubtedly one of the great characters in the best sense of the word who make the Chesapeake such a special place to live".

If you love oysters, or want to discover the new delights, you need this book!

$19.95

This cookbook, from the women of St. Paul's Parrish in Queen Anne's County on the Eastern Shore and first published in 1962, is now in it's third edition.  The "shore" is renowned for it's superb food and southern hospitality.  With more than 550 recipes, this book has a recipe for most any occasion.  You'll find recipes for beverages, appetizers, seafood, meats, vegetables, soups, salads, breads, game, baking, pickling and much more.

A complete cookbook in every sense, this time tested edition has all you'll need to make the best in Eastern Shore fare.

$13.95

From the elegant to the informal the 52 recipes in this book combine with beautiful photographs of life around the Bay, photographed by one of the region's foremost photographers.

Try appetizing recipes such as "Tidewater Tater Salad", "Point Lookout Pumpkin Pie", "Crusty Country Fried Oysters", "Crabtowne Crab Dip", and many more appetizers, desserts, main dishes, soups, and side dishes.  

Order one now and you'll enjoy a new taste delight every week of the year!

$4.95

A companion cookbook for Todd's Original Dirt, Crabby Dirt and New Bayou Dirt Seasonings.  You'll get 40 delicious recipes for appetizers, soups, breakfast, side dishes and main courses.  As Todd says "Let's Get Dirty".

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$59.95

Maryland has long been called a gastronomic delight.  This wonderful collection of 5 cookbooks covers the best of Maryland recipes.  From the secrets of a 340 year old island culture to the elegant dishes of the Governor's Mansion, you'll find a recipe for any occasion. 

Included are: "Mrs. Kitching's Smith Island Cookbook", "The Crab Cookbook", "My Favorite Maryland Recipes", "The Chesapeake Collection" and "Chesapeake Bay Cookbook".  This item comes packed in a clear cellophane bag with ribbon tie.

$27.95

With this set you'll get all the basics you need to make great crab dishes.  From beginners to "old pros" this makes a great gift for the crab lover.  You get a 6 oz. can of Old Bay Seasoning, a box of J.O. Crab Cake Mix, and "The Crab Cookbook" which has nearly 200 mouthwatering recipes.  Packed in a clear cellophane bag with ribbon tie.

$8.95

The 1st cookbook in the popular series by the Maryland Dept. of Agriculture features 67 basic easy to prepare recipes for crabs, fish, oysters, clams and lobsters.  You'll also find helpful tips on filleting fish, shucking oysters and clams, and opening a Maryland steamed crab.  Color photos of watermen catching the bounty of the Chesapeake and of finished dishes complete the cookbook.

If you're not from Maryland these recipes will also be delicious when made with your own local seafood.

$8.95

The 2nd cookbook in the popular series by the Maryland Dept. of Agriculture has 102 tried and true recipes from Maryland restaurants, and seafood writers and editors.  This edition features a 12 page "how to" section on filleting, shucking, cleaning, dressing, freezing and enjoying Maryland seafood.  You'll find a complete nutritional guide and notes on how to judge, buy and prepare the State's variety of finfish and shellfish.  Colorful photos of finished dishes complete the cookbook.

If you're not from Maryland these recipes will also be delicious when made with your own local seafood.

$8.95

The 3rd cookbook in the popular series by the Maryland Dept. of Agriculture features 75 new recipes for familiar finfish and shellfish along with recipes for shark, squid, roe and eel.  You'll find sections on microwave cookery, substitution of low calorie ingredients, nutrition, storage and freezing of seafood, and facts about the various types of seafood.  Color photos of finished dishes complete the cookbook.

If you're not from Maryland these recipes will also be delicious when made with your own local seafood.

$23.85

Get all three of the popular cookbook series developed by the Maryland Department of Agriculture.  Over 240 mouthwatering recipes for finfish and shellfish.   Lots of tips on preparation, storage, cleaning and nutrition. 

If you're not from Maryland these recipes will also be delicious when made with your own local seafood.

SAVE $1.00 ON EACH BOOK ($3.00 TOTAL) WHEN YOU BUY THE COMPLETE SET!

$19.95

The ultimate in fish cookbooks, this one takes your catch from hook to the table.  It contains valuable advice and over 140 simple to gourmet recipes for all types of saltwater, freshwater and shellfish.  You'll learn about the proper care of your catch, cleaning and filleting techniques, and packaging methods that ensure freshness.

Some of the saltwater fish species covered include:  tuna, grouper, sea bass, bluefish, mackerel, cod, pollock, drum, flounder, mahi-mahi, shark, pompano, snapper, sea trout and more.  Freshwater fish include:  panfish, catfish, musky, pike, salmon, trout, walleye and more.  All types of shellfish each have a recipe.

Whether you're a beginner who's uncomfortable cleaning and cooking fish or a seasoned pro this book can help you prepare better fish dishes.