Word to the wise: Since it is a classic Southern food, it's called oyster "dressing" (more on the stuffing-versus-dressing regional vernacular debate here). This is not to be confused with oyster ...

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — It does not feel like a holiday for me until I walk into my parents' house and smell the oyster dressing ...

Place in a small bowl with a teaspoon. Serve with the oysters on a wooden board, spooning a little dressing over the oysters before eating. Shuck the oysters, being extremely careful not to stab ...

Makes enough for a few dozen oysters. Best made at least a day in advance, to let the flavour meld. Chop the shallot as finely as you can. Put in a small mixing bowl. Add the vinegars and a little ...