Maryland Oyster Crisp

Maryland Oyster Crisp

Ingredients:

1 pint shucked oysters, drained and juice reserved

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 cup Swiss cheese, grated

Heavy cream

1 1/2 cups oyster crackers, crushed

2 tablespoons butter

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Place oysters in a greased baking dish; sprinkle with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Top with bacon and cheese.

Mix oyster liquid and heavy cream to make 1 cup; pour over evenly. Cover with oyster cracker crumbs and dot with butter. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes.

Maryland Mussels in Green Sauce

Maryland Mussels in Green Sauce

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

2 pounds mussels, scrubbed

1/2 cup dry white wine

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

2 tablespoons butter, softened

1 teaspoon chives


Directions:

Heat oil in a 5-quart saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onions; stir-fry 1 minute. Add mussels, wine, and parsley.

Cover; bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or until mussels open. Meanwhile, combine butter and chives. Divide among 4 soup bowls.

Ladle mussels and juices into soup bowls.

Serves 4