Sweat onions and butter in a medium pot until translucent, approx 5 minutes. Add celery and garlic and sweat until garlic is translucent. Add flour and cook, stirring, for an additional minute.

Cut bread into thick slices. If grilling, lightly oil both sides and grill each side. Or, run through a toaster, then brush with oil. On each slice, place 2-3 mussels, a piparra and a lemon slice.

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3 to 4 ounces canned smoked mussels or oysters, drained 2 X ounce can smoked sardines packed in oil 1 tablespoon capers Large handful chopped parsley 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil ...

Roast the potatoes in a 350 degree oven (skin on for 1 1/2 hours or until soft). Remove potatoes from skin and place the potatoes in a food mill. Let cool. Mix egg, olive oil and salt with potatoes.

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