1 pt Oysters in their own juice

           (shucked)
    1/2 c  Chopped green Bell pepper

    1/2 c  Chopped celery

      1 t  Tabasco sauce

    1/4 t  File' powder

      4 T  Butter (real not margerine)

      5 T  Flour

      2 c  Hot milk

           (evaporated is better)
      1 t  Salt

      1 t  Fresh ground black pepper

      2 T  Chopped pimiento

    Simmer oysters in thier own juice for approx. 5-7 minutes, or until the
  edges begin to curl. Saute' peppers & celery in butter until tender. Blend
  in the flour, add the milk & cook stirring until the sauce thickens. Add
  the oysters, pimientos, the seasonings and stir them all together gently.
    Pour this into a buttered casserole, top with pie pastry & bake in 450
  degree F pre-heated oven for 20 minutes or until the crust is brown.