(8 servings)

1 c Soft butter
1/4 c Finely chopped parsley
2 ea Shallots, finely chopped
1 ea Clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tb Brandy
32 ea Canned French snails
32 ea Snail shells

1. Preheat the oven to 350 deg. F. 2. Combine the butter, parsley, shallots, garlic, and brandy in a bowl and blend well. 3. Place a snail in each shell and fill the cavity with the seasoned butter. Place on a baking pan and bake for twelve minutes. Serve hot, as an appetizer, on individual snail dishes or on small folded napkins on plates, to keep the shells from sliding about. (From "The New York Times International Cookbook.")