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Greg Gilbert

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Grains		Main, Dishes	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

12		Oysters, shucked, drained and liquor reserved
1/2	c	Heavy cream
		Salt and pepper
1	ds	Ground nutmeg
2	tb	Butter
2	tb	Flour
		Toasted Brioche, thinly sliced
		Tomato, seeded and diced
		Fresh herbs, minced (i.e. parsley, chives, tarragon)

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small sautepan combine the oysters, oyster liquor and heavy cream and
bring to a gentle simmer. Cook the oyster until just firm, about 5 minutes.
Season with salt & pepper and nutmeg. In a small bowl cream together the
butter and flour and stir into the simmering stew.
Stir until thickened remove from heat and spoon over toasted brioche.
Garnish with diced tomato and fresh herbs. Copyright, 1996, TV FOOD
NETWORK, G.P., All Rights Reserved
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #368
Recipe by: TVFN:ELECTION NIGHT SPECIAL SHOW #EN0096
From: owner-mc-recipe
Date: Sat, 11 Jan 1997 18:00:27 -0800 (PST)

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