ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 2, 2023) ~ The Maryland Department of Agriculture has extended the deadline for chefs to submit original recipes using local Maryland ingredients for the Governor's Buy Local Cookout to June 16, 2023. The cookout, which will be held at the department's headquarters in Annapolis on July 20, is part of the statewide Buy Local Challenge Week.

Governor Moore said, "Maryland's farmers, watermen, and chefs produce an incredible bounty that is second to none. I invite chefs from across the state to submit their most creative recipes using fresh, local ingredients as I invite all Marylanders to help strengthen the state's economy and buy local."

Secretary Kevin Atticks of the Maryland Department of Agriculture added, "Buying local is just one way Marylanders can stay involved in agriculture and their community. Making Maryland farms profitable creates a stronger economy. This week recognizes and celebrates the hard work of our food producers!"

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Recipes must include 50% of Maryland-sourced products with a focus on partnering with at least one Maryland farmer, waterman or other producer. Chefs are encouraged to submit recipes that showcase ways the average Maryland family can prepare delicious, nutritious meals with locally produced food at home. Recipes will be chosen in each of the following categories: appetizer, main dish, side dish or salad and dessert. Original recipes will be selected based on simplicity, creativity, availability of ingredients, geographic representation and maximum use of local ingredients.

Culinary high school and college teams are encouraged to submit recipes as well; student teams submitting poultry recipes may be eligible to receive a donation from a member of the Delmarva Chicken Association if they are selected to participate in the Governor's cookout (limited to one high school and one college team). Selected teams will be invited to provide, prepare and share their dish at the Governor's cookout; a $200 stipend toward cost will be provided by the department.

Chefs who have questions should contact Karen Fedor at karen.fedor@maryland.gov or Audrey Broomfield at audrey.broomfield@maryland.gov for more information about submitting recipes for consideration in this event celebrating Buy Local Challenge Week in July 2023.

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