A Southern Gallimaufry
For six hard-boiled eggs, mix the yolks with 4 ounces of minced smoked oysters and a tablespoon of the oil in the can. Add a tablespoon each of brown mustard and chopped canned pimentos along with enough mayonnaise to cream Season with white pepper and thyme. Sprinkle with salt before serving.
Soften cream cheese, season with black pepper, and blend with an equal amount of drained, mashed smoked oysters. Add about a tablespoon of oil from the can to kick up the smokiness. Diced green onions and/or mild chilies and black olives are a nice touch. Flavor with a smidgen of horseradish, lemon juice, and cayenne; no salt! Blend until smooth and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving. For a dip, thin with mayo.
