posted by Mai 11-26-102 7:23 AM
Annapolis' Own Skipjack Oyster Dressing
2 large stalks celery
1 medium onion
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon and pepper seasoning
1/8 teaspoon, each, mace, poultry seasoning and tarragon
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pint shucked oysters with liquor
8 slices day-old bread, cubed
Finely chop celery and onions. Saute in margarine or butter until tender. Mix in seasonings. Add oysters with liquor and simmer until edges of oysters just begin to curl. Remove from heat and gently mix in bread cubes. Adjust moistness with water as desired. Makes about 4 cups dressing. Use to stuff turkey or cook in a casserole in a 325-degree oven until the stuffing reaches a temperature of 165 degrees.