Unexpected company? It takes no time to get this dinner together. Make it special with a lemon tea bread for dessert.

With lots of aromatics, seasoning, butter, and bread, this oyster dressing is easy to make. If you love oysters, you'll be ...

12 fresh oysters, shucked and on the half shell, reserving as much liquid as possible 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Lemon wedges, for serving ...

Marrow bone and the oysters are both optional in this pie ... pepper and a few more thyme leaves. Bake for 30–35 minutes until the pastry is risen, crisp and golden. Serve immediately.

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 ...