"You can always experiment in cooking. You should experiment," Bodenheimer told us. Oyster stew may traditionally be a dairy-based dish, but that doesn't mean it has to stay in this lane.

So, you want to make an oyster stew. You'll need a good recipe, of course. (Might we suggest our Virginia oyster stew?) You're also going to need oysters, milk or cream, and butter, along with ...