Culinary Cory

Recipes + Essays

Old Bay Deviled Eggs

Old Bay Seasoning became a new addition to my spice collection when I moved to Maryland. Originally created by Gustav Brunn in the mid-1930s, Old Bay is a blend of celery salt, red and black pepper, paprika, and pinches of a few other spices. The seasoning’s primary intention is to compliment seafood, specifically crabs and shrimp. However, the salty, yet smoky flavor seems to transition effortlessly to other foods including chowders, fried...