Virginia Favorite Appetizers
↠ Eastern Shore Oysters Rockefeller:
Description:
Eastern Shore Oysters Rockefeller is a classic, indulgent appetizer featuring fresh local oysters on the half-shell, topped with a rich blend of sautéed spinach, herbs, cream, and cheese (such as Parmesan or Romano). Baked or broiled with a crispy panko breadcrumb crust, this savory, creamy delicacy is often finished with bacon and lemon.
↠ Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Cakes:
Description:
Authentic Chesapeake Bay blue crab cakes are a premier appetizer featuring sweet, delicate jumbo lump blue crab meat held together with minimal binder. These, often bite-sized, delicacies are seasoned with classic Old Bay, mayo, and hints of mustard, pan-seared or broiled to a golden-brown, crispy finish.
↠ Virginia Ham Biscuits:
Description:
Virginia Ham Biscuits are a quintessential Southern, bite-sized appetizer featuring savory, salty, thinly sliced country ham tucked into small, flaky, buttery, and often freshly baked buttermilk biscuits. Often served at weddings, tailgates, and cocktail parties, they are frequently paired with condiments like Dijon mustard, honey, or blackberry preserves to balance the rich, smoky flavor of the meat.
↠ Bacon-Wrapped "Pig Shots":
Description:
Bacon-Wrapped "Pig Shots" are a highly popular, bite-sized BBQ appetizer, often described as a "meat candy" or savory "food bomb". They consist of a thick-cut bacon slice wrapped around a round of smoked sausage (like kielbasa) to create a small "shot glass" cup, which is then filled with a savory, creamy mixture.
↠ Bacon-Wrapped Sea Scallops:
Description:
Bacon-wrapped sea scallops are a popular, elegant, and savory appetizer featuring large, tender sea scallops enclosed in crispy, smoky bacon. This dish is known for its contrasting textures—creamy, tender seafood on the inside and crunchy, salty bacon on the outside—making it a crowd-pleasing, "party-in-your-mouth" experience.