Maryland's cuisine is a delightful blend of seafood, hearty meats, and unique regional specialties. Whether you're enjoying the sweetness of blue crabs, the savory flavors of Maryland crab cakes, or the richness of Berger Cookies, Maryland offers a diverse and delicious culinary experience. ¹⁾

Maryland is famous for its blue crabs, particularly the Chesapeake Bay blue crab. Steamed crabs seasoned with Old Bay seasoning are a Maryland delicacy. ²⁾

Crab cakes, made with lump crab meat, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, are a signature dish. They are often served with a side of coleslaw or aioli. ³⁾

A spice blend that originated in Maryland, Old Bay is used to season a variety of dishes, including seafood, fries, and even popcorn. ⁴⁾

In Maryland, soft-shell crabs are a delicacy. These are blue crabs that have molted their hard shells, making the entire crab edible. ⁵⁾

A popular Baltimore specialty, pit beef is thinly sliced and served on a Kaiser roll. It's often topped with horseradish sauce or onion. ⁶⁾

Maryland's coastal waters produce delicious oysters. Oysters are enjoyed raw, steamed, or in classic dishes like Oysters Rockefeller. ⁷⁾

The official state dessert of Maryland, Smith Island Cake is a layered cake with thin sheets of cake and frosting. ⁸⁾

Marylanders have a tradition of serving sauerkraut with pork on New Year's Day for good luck. ⁹⁾

Also known as striped bass, rockfish is a popular fish in Maryland. It's prepared in various ways, from grilling to frying. ¹⁰⁾

Maryland crab soup is a tomato-based soup featuring vegetables, seasoning, and, of course, crab meat. ¹¹⁾

A unique dish with historical roots, Maryland peanut soup is a savory soup made with ground peanuts, broth, and often, vegetables. ¹²⁾

A Southern Maryland specialty, stuffed ham involves seasoning and stuffing a ham with a mixture of kale, cabbage, onions, and spices. ¹³⁾

These large, cake-like cookies are topped with a thick layer of fudge icing, making them a sweet and indulgent treat. ¹⁴⁾

A creamy dip made with jumbo lump crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and various seasonings, often served with crackers or bread. ¹⁵⁾

While not unique to Maryland, scrapple is enjoyed in the state. It's a type of breakfast meat made from pork scraps and cornmeal. ¹⁶⁾