Mussel Timbale(Serves 4)  
["4 to 5 doz. mussels", "2 Tbsp. water", "2 Tbsp. shallots, minced", "1 tsp. thyme", "1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped", "1 bay leaf", "3 Tbsp. butter", "3 Tbsp. flour", "4 eggs, lightly beaten"]
["Steam open mussels with water, shallots and herbs.", "Remove mussels from shells.", "Strain broth and boil down until it measures 1 cup.", "Melt butter in a double boiler over hot water.", "Add flour and cook 2 to 3 minutes.", "Stir in broth and heat sauce until it thickens.", "Remove from heat and cool.", "Stir eggs into cooled sauce.", "Fold in mussels and pour into a large buttered casserole dish.", "Place in a pan of hot water and bake at 300\u00b0 for 40 to 50 minutes.", "Test by inserting a knife into the center, it should come out uncoated.", "Allow a few minutes to set before serving.", "If desired, serve with hot mushroom sauce.", "Serves 4."]
["mussels", "water", "shallots", "thyme", "parsley", "bay leaf", "butter", "flour", "eggs"]