How to Shuck Oysters

Preliminaries: make sure all oysters are alive. Rinse under cold water before shucking. Shucking Oysters Hold a towel under the oyster and place in your had with the hinge toward the opposite hand, with the hinge facing you. Insert the oyster knife close to the hinge...

Deviled Crab

  Deviled Crab 1 lb. crabmeat (picked to remove all shell)2 tablespoons chopped onion3 tablespoons melted butter2 tablespoons flour3/4 cup milk1/2 teaspoon saltWhite pepper (dash)1/2 teaspoon dry mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed...

Ketchup Remoulade

  Ketchup Remoulade 2 cups mayonnaise1/2 cup green pepper (chopped)1/8 teaspoon white onion (chopped)4 tablespoons tomato ketchup3 teaspoons chopped parsley2 tablespoons finely sliced green onions1 tablespoons capers1 tablespoons chopped dill pickles2 teaspoons...

Mornay Sauce

A mornay sauce is a white sauce made with Swiss cheese, such as Gruyere, and Parmesan. White cheddar can be used in place of the Swiss cheese. Mornay sauce is great served with poached fish. Mornay Sauce 2 cups milk1/4 onion (chopped in large pieces)1 bay leaf1/4 cup...