Fun Food Holidays™
August 5th, 2025 is National Oyster Day

Meaty oysters and smoked bacon in a rich veal stock served over savory mushroom grits. ...get the recipe

This fantastic fondue goes way past the basic cheesy variety and jumps straight to a seafood-packed, creamy dip that turns crunchy garlic bread into something borderline angelic. ...get the recipe

Surf and turf have never been so close. Crispy bacon strips wrapped around smoked oysters make a crazy good party appetizer. Serve with a Dijon aioli if you're feeling adventurous. ...get the recipe

Oysters Rockefeller was created at Antoine's restaurant in New Orleans in 1899. This version uses the same original ingredients but with a simplified process. ...get the recipe

Made with Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, oysters, bacon, onion, celery, green bell pepper, lemon juice ...get the recipe

Fresh oysters are covered in a spicy coating and deep fried until golden brown. ...get the recipe

An oyster is placed in the bottom of a shot glass and topped with a classic bloody Mary mixture. Serve as a cocktail or an appetizer. ...get the recipe

Oysters are all about extravagance and indulgence. Live a little and savor this rich, creamy stew. ...get the recipe

These rich oysters get topped with a buttery mix of white wine, shallots, and lemon before they're grilled. ...get the recipe

Serve these rich oysters with cold beer or a crisp white wine. Don't have oysters on the half shell? No problem, you can place shucked oysters in small, buttered ramekins instead. ...get the recipe