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Mom's Oyster Stew - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 pt. oysters	1/2 pint	$3.19 per pound	$1.66
3 tbs. butter	1 tablespoon	$3.99 per 16 ounces	$0.19
1/2 teaspoon salt	1/4 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.01
1 teaspoon pepper	1/2 teaspoon	$7.99 per 16 ounces	$0.02
1 pt. of lowfat milk plus 1 pt. of water or possibly 1 quart. lowfat milk	1/2 pint	$3.99 per gallon	$0.25
Total per Serving			$2.13
Total Recipe			$4.26