Oyster Stew

C h e f S c o tt P eacock show s h o w to

b rin g o u t th e b e s t in th is tra d itio n a l,

d e lica te ly rich seasonal fa v o rite .

by PEG SMITH produced by NANCY WALL HOPKINS and SCOTT PEACOCK

photos ANDY LYONS recipe SCOTT PEACOCK food styling JILL LUST

th e ideal

oyster stew

... HAS COMPLEX

FLAVORS from plump

tender oysters and the

simplest seasonings.

... IS EVER-SO-

SLIGHTLY thickened

and quick and easy

to prepare.

186 DECEMBER 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS

—SCOTT PEACOCK

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... IS WELL-SUITED TO

ENTERTAINING— as

an appetizer with ham

biscuits, a first course,

or a light entree.