Oyster Casserole
["1 qt. oysters", "1/2 c. liquor", "3 c. Ritz cracker crumbs", "1 1/2 sticks melted butter", "a few minced scallops (optional)", "chopped parsley", "sprinkle of thyme", "1/2 c. milk"]
["Drain oysters, saving 1/2 cup of liquor.", "Mix liquor with 1/2 cup of milk; melt butter or margarine and mix with the cracker crumbs.", "Spread a layer of buttered crumbs in a casserole.", "Add 1/4 of oysters, salt and pepper to taste.", "Pour a little of the liquor/milk mixture over the oysters and sprinkle on more crumbs. Repeat until out of oysters.", "Top with buttered crumbs and pour on remaining liquor.", "Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 45 minutes."]
["oysters", "liquor", "cracker crumbs", "butter", "parsley", "thyme", "milk"]