A classic cake from the Mid-Atlantic
regional American food
Maryland Crab-less Soup
A vegan take on the classic crab soup. I had come across some recipes that had you use hearts of palm to mimic seafood in lobster rolls or crab cakes. I have to say I was intrigued but was slightly less than convinced it would be as good as […]
Moravian Sugar Cake
This is a simple, potato and yeast-based cake that’s popular in areas in NC and PA where Czech members of the Moravian church settled.
Ritzy Crab Cakes
Restuarant-worthy Baltimore lump crab cakes with little filler and a secret ingredient–Ritz crackers!
Coca-Cola Sheet Cake with Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
This is a moist, rich. deeply chocolate cake with a surprising ingredient–Coca-Cola. The icing is a nod to the tradition of adding peanuts to a bottle of coke.
Chocolate-Butterscotch Butter Mochi Sprinkled with Coconut
A rich, chocolatey version of Hawaii's easiest and possibly tastiest dessert. I made these during a particularly difficult time this weekend (detailed here if you are interested) and if I can do that, you can totally make them in just a few minutes today. I think butter mochi is one […]
Deviled Ham Toasties
Ingredients: 2 English muffins, halved 1 tablespoon Dijon I can (4.25 oz) Underwood deviled ham spread* 2-3 tablespoons minced red onion 1 tablespoon dill relish (or chopped pickle spear) 1/4 shredded sharp cheddar Directions: Toast the English muffin halves and spread with mustard. In a small bowl, stir together the […]
Banana Leaf Wrapped Kalua Pork (Grill Method)
Ingredients: 1 3 lb pork butt roast 1/4 cup Alaea salt (Hawaiian sea salt) freshly ground black pepper applewood chips defrosted frozen banana leaves (I buy Goya brand) Directions: Dry off the pork roast with paper or cloth towels and rub with the salt. Smoke at a higher heat (approximately […]
Tennessean Corn Light Bread
Ingredients: 2 cups finely ground yellow cornmeal 2/3 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups buttermilk 1/4 cup melted butter, cooled slightly Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Butter and flour a standard loaf pan. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the […]
Brunswick Stew (in the slow cooker)
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups leftover pulled pork 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken 2 1/2 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup diced country ham 2 cups frozen (or fresh) lima beans 11 oz canned (drained) or frozen corn 28 oz canned fire-roasted tomatoes 2 stalks celery, diced 1 onion, diced 4 […]