| I have read somewhere that the basic recipe for | | | | parcels together. Some people like to add Tabasco |
| angels on horseback dates back to Victorian times, if | | | | Sauce, or even things like Parmesan cheese to their |
| not earlier. I can not be sure if this correct, but it | | | | bacon and oyster parcels, but personally I think |
| does plausible. In any case, Angels on horseback is a | | | | seasoning, a little paprika and a bit of parcel is all that |
| wonderful starter or appetizer. It is very easy to | | | | is needed. |
| make, can be prepared and cooked in just a few | | | | You can cook the parcels in a broiler, on a grill (they |
| minutes, and is ideal for special occasions or when | | | | can even be barbecued), or simply bake them in the |
| you have guests. | | | | oven. One thing to remember is that fat from the |
| The basic idea of the recipe is to tightly wrap | | | | bacon can easily flare-up, which is why I prefer oven |
| oysters in streaky bacon, and then cook them that | | | | cooking them. You also need to make sure that they |
| way. The oysters of course need to be shucked | | | | are cooked all the way through before eating them - |
| (removed from the shells) before preparing the dish, | | | | raw or undercooked bacon is not good for you! |
| and I think it also helps to stretch out the bacon | | | | To serve, simply serve "as is", or you can remove |
| using a knife before wrapping it around the oyster. | | | | the cocktail sticks and put your angels on toast or |
| You can use cocktail sticks (which I recommend that | | | | crusty bread, perhaps garnished with a little |
| you soak in water first) to hold the bacon and oyster | | | | watercress. Wonderful! |