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Baked Oysters with Bleu Cheese  
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/2 pound peeled young potatoes  
tablespoons milk  
tablespoons olive oil  
tablespoons chopped flat−leaf parsley  
dozen plump, fresh oysters  
Salt and pepper, to taste  
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egg yolks  
tablespoon dry white wine  
/3 cup cream  
ounces crumbled bleu cheese  
Cook the potatoes in salted, boiling water until tender. Drain well, and mash (using a fork) together  
with the milk, olive oil, and parsley.  
Open the oysters, separate the bodies from the shell, keep the juice and set aside. Throw away the top  
shell, and wash the bottom shell thoroughly.  
Beat the egg yolks together with the wine, and put in a double boiler to cook until the mixture doubles  
in volume, continuing to beat during cooking.  
In another pan, mix together the cream and the Bleu cheese. Bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes, then  
remove from heat. Add the oyster juice, and fold this mixture gently into the egg yolks.  
To serve, fill the oyster shells with the mashed potatoes. Put the oysters on top, and cover with the  
sauce. Put them under the grill for 5 minute so that the mixture becomes golden brown.  
Serve hot.  
Baked Oysters with Bleu Cheese  
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