If you’re doing a mini-break on the Chesapeake Bay, like we did, or spending some time down the shore this Summer, at least one of your dinners needs to focus on Maryland crabs à la this Crab Boil Chesapeake Style. Since our house included a very cool outdoor range as part of our gas grill setup, I settled on a Crab Boil, instead of bake, to maximize our outdoor time. This approach requires a really large pot, which a lot of shore houses are equipped with, but I brought my own, just in case. And of course, I consulted Ina Garten’s Clam Bake, to get ready for my own Crab Boil. This recipe leaves lots of room for adjustment, because your available ingredients could vary widely based upon time of year, coast you’re on, etc. No matter what, this Crab Boil Chesapeake Style is an exciting dinner that properly celebrates shore vacations of all types and will have your friends electing you master or mistress of shore parties. … Continue reading →