Oyster Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 c. milk, 1 c. half and half or 2 c. milk
1 pt. oysters and liquor
1/2 c. crumbled saltines
1/2 tsp. paprika

Preparation

Brown onion lightly in skillet.
Add celery and heat through. Place in top of 2-quart double boiler.
Add milk and oysters.
Heat in double boiler 15 minutes or until oysters curl.
Add crumbled crackers and paprika.
Heat 5 minutes more.
Serve with saltines. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
May add 1/2 teaspoon savory for a nice flavor addition.