Oyster Dressing
["2 cans oysters", "1 1/2 sticks margarine", "1 1/2 c. chopped onion", "1 c. chopped celery", "1 c. chopped bell pepper", "1 c. cold water", "1 tsp. minced garlic", "3 bay leaves (optional)", "1/4 c. chopped green onion", "1 c. fine dry bread crumbs", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. garlic powder", "1/4 tsp. red pepper", "1/2 tsp. paprika", "1/2 tsp. black pepper"]
["Strain oysters and reserve liquid.", "Add cold water to oyster liquid.", "Melt 8 tablespoons butter in skillet, add onions and saute until onion is dark brown (not burned), stirring frequently. Add celery and bell peppers; cook 5 minutes.", "Combine seasonings; add to vegetable mixture and garlic.", "Cook 5 minutes. Add remaining butter and bay leaves.", "Stir until margarine is melted.", "Stir in reserved oyster liquid and water; cook 10 minutes.", "Stir in bread crumbs to make moist but not runny dressing.", "Remove from heat; add drained oysters.", "Spoon into baking dish.", "Bake, uncovered, in 350\u00b0 oven for 30 minutes."]
["oysters", "margarine", "onion", "celery", "bell pepper", "cold water", "garlic", "bay leaves", "green onion", "bread crumbs", "salt", "garlic powder", "red pepper", "paprika", "black pepper"]