A little book about oysters, their history , and some favorite recipes.

For oyster lovers everywhere, this luscious cookbook features recipes, shucking instructions, and the local farming success story of the many delicious oysters from the Pacific Coast. From Hangtown Hash with Fried Eggs to Half-Shell Oysters with Kimchi-Cucumber Relish, this gorgeous cookbook features 30 recipes, ideas for what to drink with oysters, and tips for buying, storing, and shucking to bring out the “oh!” in oysters. Since oysters are grown and harvested in some of the most beautiful environments on earth, the book is brimming with scenic as well as food photography. The delectable oysters grown along the West Coast—which include Pacific, Kumamoto, Olympia, and Eastern and European Flat species--are the stars of this beautiful cookbook celebrating oysters.

Introduction Everything is fascinating about oysters—every single thing. From the shells, the flesh, the preparation, how it is eaten, etc., you can’t help but crave a plate of this fascinating seafood every day of your life! A lot of us can’t imagine our diet without oysters because either we eat them raw, grilled, baked, broiled, or sautéed; we always feel on top of the world at the exhilarating feeling that oysters give when they land in our mouths and tummies!! It is needless to say that either as a snack, main, or side dish, oysters is a star meal! To celebrate this nice seafood, we have rounded up different ways that you can enjoy oysters in the comfort of your home!

Oysters are a great delicacy that are loved the world over. They are fried, put in stews, soups and on sandwiches. Oysters are often eaten raw and are known as an aphrodisiac. Oysters are also added to stuffing and are featured in casseroles. This cookbook is full of delicious oyster recipes for you to enjoy.

Welcome to Shucking Delicious: 100 Hog Island Oyster Recipes! If you're looking to elevate your oyster game, then you've come to the right place. This book is packed with creative and delicious recipes inspired by the rich and delectable flavors of Hog Island Oysters. Since the early 1900s, Hog Island Oysters has been family owned and operated, with a deep commitment to providing its seafood with integrity and sustainability. This cookbook captures the essence of these oysters and helps you make the most of their unique flavor. From appetizers to main dishes, side dishes, and desserts, you'll find creative twists on classic and modern recipes, all using the same top-quality oysters. Explore the plethora of recipes within this book and discover something new and exciting. Simple seafood starters, such as Crispy Baked Oysters, are the perfect way to kick off your oyster feast. Delight your guests with heartier entrees like Grilled Oysters with Bacon and Mushroom Stuffing, or impress them with a sophisticated seafood attraction, like the Coconut Ceviche. Side dishes like Loaded Baked Potato Oyster Stew will make sure you have something for everyone's palette. Finish off with an array of decadent and savory desserts, like our Dark Chocolate Turtle Oyster Pie. Experience the amazing flavors of Hog Island Oysters from one end of your plate to the other! Egg-citing roasted oysters, tantalizing tomato sauces, and hearty bowls of chowder are just a few of the recipes you'll find. Don't forget to check out our two-for-one recipes for maximum flavor without an abundance of dishes. We hope that this cookbook will help you discover a love for oysters and all the wonderful dishes they inspire. With these recipes, your taste buds will be shucking for joy! Bon appetit!

With more than 75 quotes by literary lions from Shakespeare to Thurber, this cookbook's 200 delectable recipes offer just the appetizer. of color photos.