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Oysters on the Half Shell

From The household cook book, 1902

Serves 1

Presented as published in 1902. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

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This recipe was extracted from The household cook book (1902) by Smiley, James B[ethuel],, page 65. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL Do not open them until just before they are served, and then leave each one in half the shell. Allow about h doz. large oysters for each guest. Put them on a din- ner plate, and in the center of the dish put 1 or 2 slices of lemon cut thin

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