There are few dishes that a Marylander won’t add crab to (although I have yet to see Crab Smoothies, but…) so Crab Nachos is definitely a no-brainer. With tons of cheese, sour cream and of course, Old Bay, these nachos are creamy and delicious. Yes, quintessential “Texas Meets Maryland!”
No, it’s not Friday. We’re just getting an early start to kick off Cantaloupe Weekend! Maryland’s Eastern Shore muskmelons are coming into full season about now and you might be lucky enough to get some, Maryland-grown or not, for your upcoming 4th of July dock party. Today I’m going to show you the Italian…
These knock-your-socks-off poppers came by way of fellow food lover, Alex. With roots in Ecuador and a family legacy of great cooking, she brought these stuffed jalapeños to a party in Baltimore a few weeks ago. I’ve had Jalapeño Poppers before but none with a kick like these! The secret? Well, it wasn’t the…
If you want a great appetizer that is big on presentation but low on price, mussels are the way to go. Much less expensive than clams or oysters, mussels (one step above a barnacle in the bivalve food chain) are flavorful, quick to steam, and always look beautiful! Here is a new way to prepare…
It’s been a while since we practiced our knot tying. The last time Galley Pirates had a knot tying exercise was Bowline Pretzels. Well, we won’t stop there. One of my favorites knots that is oh-so-easy and oh-so-easy-to-forget is the clove hitch, another “Quick! Tie a line around that piling!” knot. It’s only two loops…
With Thanksgiving over, all the holiday parties are in full swing from now until January. And you’ve no doubt been invited to a few and asked to bring an appetizer. This is an easy to make crowd pleaser that can be assembled in a few minutes, given you have the right ingredients. My galley chef friend,…