Oyster Pan Roast

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly minced oregano leaves
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 medium rib celery, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan or Romano
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly minced thyme leaves
• 6 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 6 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
• 4 dozen oysters, shucked and well-drained
• 4 strips crisp-cooked bacon, very finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon freshly minced rosemary leaves
• Crusty French bread slices, for serving
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup unseasoned fine dry bread crumbs
• Essence, to taste, recipe follows
• 8 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons salt
• Salt
• 1 bunch scallions, chopped