Angels on Horseback

• 1 dozen oysters
• 12 small rashers of streaky bacon
• freshly milled pepper
• few drops

Better known as an after-dinner savoury, these bacon-wrapped oysters, impaled on cocktail sticks, make wonderful party snacks.

Poach the oysters in their own liquor very gently for 2 minutes only. Meanwhile, trim and stretch the bacon rashers by pressing them flat with a knife blade. Drain the oysters. Dust with freshly milled pepper and sprinkle with a few drops of lemon juice. Wrap ea