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                           Stewed Celery in Cream
 
 Recipe By     : Yankee, 11/95
 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Vegetables
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2      cups          celery, cut in 1″ pcs.
      1/2  cup           stock
    4      teaspoons     flour
    2      tablespoons   butter
      1/2  cup           light cream
    3      -4            gratings of fresh nutmeg, + to taste
 
 Simmer celery in stock until just tender, about 12-15 min.  Remove from
 heat, drain, & reserve stock (about 2/3 cup.)  In a heavy saucepan,
 melt the butter and stir in flour, using a whisk to blend well.  Cook
 until it bubbles.  Combine the cream & stock, pour into butter & flour
 mixture.  Simmer until thickened, about 3 min.   Add nutmeg.  Put
 celery back into the sauce & warm it thru before serving. 
 
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