Word to the wise: Since it is a classic Southern food, it's called oyster "dressing" (more on the stuffing-versus-dressing regional vernacular debate here). This is not to be confused with oyster ...

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — It does not feel like a holiday for me until I walk into my parents' house and smell the oyster dressing ...

12 fresh oysters, shucked and on the half shell, reserving as much liquid as possible 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Lemon wedges, for serving ...