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 ...

Natives tend to be better quality than pacific or rock oysters, though they are slightly more expensive. Only use oysters that are tightly shut in their shells or which close when tapped.

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 ...