Dear Art, My first memory of you is a fond one. It was during that party that you introduced me to my future husband. The holidays are here and the one dish I always serve during this time is baked oysters. In colonial times, oysters would only be served during the holidays.
Baked oysters is a great dish, and easy to prepare.
Your biggest expense with it is the oysters. In my part of the world we would make stew using oysters from the Appalachicola Bay. Your oysters would be from Chesapeake Bay. Step 2 Make a layer of cracker crumbs in an oiled, four-inch deep Pyrex casserole dish. Top with a layer of oysters, cracked pepper and Parmesan cheese.