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      Title: White Sauce for Macaroni
 Categories: Sauces
      Yield: 1 servings
 
      2 c  Milk
      2 tb Carrot,finely chopped
      2 tb Celery,finely chopped
      4 tb Onion,finely chopped
      4    Peppercorns
           Clove
      1    Bay leaf,crumbled
      2 tb Butter
      2 tb Flour
           Grating of nutmeg
           Salt to taste
           Fresh,pepper to taste
 
      In a heavy pot combine the
  milk,carrot,celery,onion,peppercorns,clove and bay leaf.Heat until
  bubbles form around edge of pot.Set aside for 5 minutes and strain.
      Over moderate heat,melt the butter in the saucepan.Add the flour
  and stir until flour and butter are blended.Cook over moderate heat
  for 1 minute,stirring constantly.Add the strained milk in a slow
  steady stream as you stir constantly with a whisk.Switch to a wooden
  spoon and continue to stir as the mixture comes up to a simmer.Turn
  heat down and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes,stirring occasionally,until
  the sauce becomes smooth and thick.Season to taste with nutmeg ans
  salt and pepper.Makes approximately 1 1/2 cups....
                    This Sauce Goes With Crusty Macaroni...
 
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