Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 3 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped plum tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• Salt and cayenne pepper
• Fresh ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 11/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1 pound alligator, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
• Crusty loaf of French bread
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

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