Louisiana Oyster Stew
["2 doz. large shelled oysters", "2 c. milk", "2 pats butter", "1/8 c. celery, chopped very fine", "paprika", "salt and red pepper to taste", "2 (1/2-inch thick) slices of boiled potatoes"]
["Heat milk to boiling in saucepan, stirring constantly.", "Add celery and potatoes and cook for 5 minutes.", "Add oysters and season to taste with salt and pepper.", "Bring to boil again and let simmer 3 to 4 minutes.", "Pour into soup plate.", "Place 1 pat of butter on each serving and sprinkle with paprika."]
["oysters", "milk", "pats butter", "celery", "paprika", "salt", "potatoes"]