We got a copy of "Dishing Up Maryland" in the mail, and in the spirit of the book, we want to give it away to a reader with the best local recipe.

That means a recipe that incorporates the most local foods, that is the most creative use of local foods or that has such a wonderful story behind it that we can't resist. It's spring, and a seasonal recipe would be nice, but we won't hold you to that.

If you missed the story about the book, Lucie L. Snodgrass collected recipes from around the state, incorporating local foods such as crabs, oysters, watermelon and other produce. There are some pretty good looking photos in there of the food, too.

So, do you have a recipe handed down from generation to generation? Have you made up your own dish with local foods? Send us the recipe and tell us the story behind it.

We'll pick a winner, publish your recipe and story and send you the book -- then you'll have to report back on what you made and how you liked it.