Oyster Dishes

NZ Truth, Issue 1127, 7 July 1927, Page 17

Oyster Dishes

The flavor of oysters is spoiled by cooking, and not only that, but they become hard and leathery unless protected by some covering, such as pastry or meat. THE ordinary way of serving them, * of course, is on shell, with lemon, but there are two points to be noted. They should always be placed on the deeper shell and the lemon should be served m quarters, for although the thin slices may look nicer, they do not lend themselves to squeezing over the oyster. Brown bread and butter should be served. Oysters m stuffing and sauces are permissible because they cannot be overcooked, but there are many ways m which this delicacy may be served without cooking at all, especially when cheese, mayonnaise, anchovies, Worcester sauce or horseradish are introduced, and there is plenty of- scope for originality. SAVORY A tasty oyster savory is made with four bananas, 1 dozen oysters, 2 anchovies, 1 dessertspoon Worcester sauce, a little cayenne and a large cream cheese. Split the banana skins and loosen the fruit, but do not remove. Scoop out a long wedge m the fruit, season with Worcester sauce, place m three oysters, a thin strip of anchovie, sprinkle with cayenne and lemon juice. Then fill up with cream cheese. FILLING Celery, apple cut into strips and mixed with a little grated cheese and mayonnaise, into which is placed • some oysters cut m half, makes an excellent filling for rolls. Cream cheese may be substituted for the above, if preferred. The mixture should be spread thickly on new brown bread' cut thinly, and made into neat rolls or sandwiches. HONEY CAKES require a good oven. One egg, %lb. honey, 2 tablespoons- butter, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 3 teacups flour and the grated rind of a lemon should be mixed into a light dough and then, placed m small tins. Brush^p£th milk, and sprinkle with coarse sugar. . - SCOTCH OAT CAKES are wholesome food and very cheap, "for all you require is 3ozs. butter (and you can use dripping if you like), .2 large cups oatmeal and Vs teacup water. Pour boiling water over the butter,. then mix m the oatmeal; roll thin and bake m a moderate oven until a light brown. .