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Title: Stewed Celery with Herbs
Categories:
Yield: 6 Servings
3 c Coarsely chopped celery
1/4 c Finely chopped fresh parsley
.. leaves
3 tb Butter
2 tb Flour
1 c Milk
3 oz Cream cheese; cut into
.. pieces
1 tb Chopped fresh basil
-=OR=-
1 ts Dried basil
1 tb Chopped fresh chives
-=OR=-
1 ts Dried chives
1/4 ts Salt
1. In medium sized skillet, heat celery, parsley
and one inch water to boiling over high heat.
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until celery is
tender, about 10 minutes. Uncover and continue to
cook, stirring constantly, until all liquid
evaporates, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer celery
mixture to a bowl.
2. In same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk
and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce
thickens. Stir in cream cheese, basil, chives and
salt until cheese melts. Return celery to sauce;
heat mixture just to boiling and serve
immediately.
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