Mo' Oysters.

You know how the Hawthornes love their oysters.

Sadly, we're about to finish off our third bushel

and they've closed oyster season.

I had about 5 ounces of frozen spinach left over from a dip

Mr. Hawthorne made with a Knorr's vegetable dip package

that came with a jar of Hellman's.

Pretty good dip too, by the way.

And some chopped red onion and roasted red pepper.

Sauté the spinach, red onion, and pepper

in about 2 TB unsalted butter for about 2 minutes

over medium high heat.

Add in a splash of chardonnay,

reduce heat,

and let it cook away.

Add in about 1/4 cup heavy cream and heat it through.

Oysters on the half shell

Melted unsalted butter

Spinach mixture

Grated Parmesan cheese

 Panko breadcrumbs

Freshly grated nutmeg

Spoon melted butter over each oyster

and place a bit of the spinach mixture on each.

Top with grated Parmesan, Panko,

and a dusting of nutmeg.

Place under a 450° broiler for about 3-4 minutes

or until liquid is bubbly and Panko lightly browned.

Mighty good ersters!