Maryland - The Old Line State, State flower: Black Eyed Susan

1. Oyster Bisque
2. Chopped Apple and Nut Salad
3. Fried Chicken ala Maryland
4. Chicken Biscuits
5. Broccoli, Eastern Shore
6. Chess Pie

Chess Pie - Yield - 6 to 8 portions

1 8" unbaked pie shell or 6 to 8 tart shells
½ cup butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract

Bake pie shells and chill 30 minutes. Cream the butter and sugar thoroughly. Add unbeaten eggs, 1 at a time and stir well. Add vanilla. Pour into pie or tart shells. Bake at 450º in a preheated oven, 10 minutes for the pie and 5 minutes for the tarts. Reduce heat to 300º and bake for 20 to 25 minutes longer for the pie and 10 to 15 minutes longer for the tarts.

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