1 qt. raw oysters, drained
1 stick butter
1 rib celery, finely chopped
1 med. onion, chopped
1/2 c. fresh parsley, chopped
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach
1/4 tsp. anise seed
1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c. bread crumbs
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Grease a casserole dish. Arrange the oysters in one layer in dish. Melt butter in a saucepan and saute celery and onions until they begin to soften. Add parsley, spinach, anise seed, Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and cayenne. Stir to mix well. Spread this mixture over the oysters. Bake in a preheated 450 degree oven for 30 minutes. If necessary, drain off water that has cooked from the oysters. Sprinkle the top with the grated cheese. (Optional: sprinkle top with additional bread crumbs). Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes or until slightly brown.