Oysters & Leeks, Creamed

Name: Oysters & Leeks, Creamed
Ingredients: 8 slices baguette; 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted; 12 ounces oysters, drained and liquor reserved; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 4 ounces bacon, smoked, thickly diced; 2 large leeks, white and tender green parts,; finely chopped; 1 medium celery ribs, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/4 cup milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh; salt and pepper; Tabasco sauce

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Ingredients

8 slices baguette
4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
12 ounces oysters, drained and liquor reserved
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 ounces bacon, smoked, thickly diced
2 large leeks, white and tender green parts,
finely chopped
1 medium celery ribs, finely chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
salt and pepper
Tabasco sauce

Directions

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