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Baltimore, blue crab, homemade snack foods, homemade takeout, Old Bay, recipes, regional American food, seafood, snacks & apps

Crab Pretzel

Ingredients: for the dip: 1 small shallot, grated 8 oz fresh blue crab meat 3 oz shredded sharp cheddar 3 oz cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1/2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard for the pretzel: 3/4 oz active dry yeast 1 1/3 […]

Baltimore, dumplings, recipes, regional American food, slow cooker, weeknight meals

Baltimore-Style Sour Beef and Dumplings (Slow Cooker)

Ingredients: for the sauce/marinade: 1 3/4 cups red wine vinegar 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 2 onions, sliced 2 carrots, sliced 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon whole allspice 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 3 whole cloves 2 tablespoons black peppercorns 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon salt for the dumplings: 4 cups plain well-mashed potatoes made from […]

deli, macaroni salad, pasta dishes, pasta salad, recipes, regional American food

Deli-Style Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 medium onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 carrots, grated 1/2 teaspoon celery seed salt white pepper 16 oz cooked macaroni (I actually used cellentani) Directions: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, celery seed, […]