Oyster Stew
["2 doz. oysters", "2 Tbsp. butter", "2 Tbsp. flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "few grains cayenne pepper", "4 c. milk", "whipping cream", "minced parsley"]
["Inspect the oysters for bits of shell.", "Chop, if desired; save the liquid.", "Melt butter in a heavy bottomed saucepan.", "Add flour and seasoning gradually and stir until quite free of lumps.", "Add milk and oyster liquid a little at a time and stir until mixture boils.", "Add oysters; simmer for 5 minutes.", "If too thick, add more milk.", "Season to taste and serve in a heated tureen.", "When serving, top with whipped cream and parsley.", "Yields 4 to 5 servings."]
["oysters", "butter", "flour", "salt", "cayenne pepper", "milk", "whipping cream", "parsley"]