Old Bay Chex Mix

Modified from Martha Stewart

4 C Chex

2 C cheese crackers (I used one bag of Pepperidge Farm cheese fish)

2 C oyster crackers 

2 C pretzels

1/2 butter (melted)

2 tsp. hot sauce (I like Cholula)

2 T lemon juice

2 T soy sauce 

3-4 T Old Bay seasoning

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

Dump cereal, pretzels and crackers in large mixing bowl. 

Add melted butter, soy sauce, hot sauce, lemon juice and Old Bay. Stir to mix well. 

Dump onto sheet tray and level out. 

Bake in oven for 30 mins, mixing about half way through. 

Let cool and enjoy with your fav beverage (a Natty Boh, of course)!

Old Bay Marinated Chicken

I tried this recipe for the first time when one of my friends came over for dinner. We were having a streak of good weather, and I've been particularly fond of grilling ever since the weather hit anything above 60 degrees.

One of the things I'd like to do before heading to the west coast is to get one last crack at some Old Bay steamed MD blue crabs. With time running short, I've realized this is something that may not happen (although I am willing to try). I also plan to take a small stock of Old Bay to San Francisco because it's not really a "thing" there like it is here on the East Coast.

I found this recipe on Pinterest but modified it slightly for my own liking. I'm pretty sure it's my new favorite thing.

Old Bay Chicken Marinade

4 T Old Bay seasoning
1 C apple cider vinegar
3 garlic cloves - minced
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp celery seed
fresh ground pepper

Mix all items in a Ziploc bag or large bowl. I like the bag method best.

Add chicken and marinate for 24 hours. I used this recipe to marinate 2 split breasts, 4 drumsticks, and 2 thighs.


You could bake, pan fry, or grill your chicken. I grilled ours on medium heat for 20 minutes on each side (40 minutes total).