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

Oyster Bisque - Serves 4 to 6

1 pint oysters
1 qt milk
1 slice onion
Sprig parsley
1 bay leaf
1-3/4 tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
2 stalks celery
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup flour

Drain oysters & chop. Add the oyster liquor and heat slowly to the boiling point. Scald milk with onion, parsley, bay leaf, salt, pepper and celery; strain.

Melt butter and blend in flour. Add milk and cook until thick, stirring constantly. Add oysters and serve at once.

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