* Exported from MasterCook * Stewed Celery With Herbs Recipe By : Country Living - Country Cooking Summer 1996 Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : To Post Side Dishes Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 c Celery -- coarsely chopped 1/4 c Fresh parsley -- finely chopped 3 tb Butter 2 tb Flour 1 c Milk 3 oz Cream cheese -- cut in pieces 1 ts Basil -- * see note 1 ts Chives 1/4 ts Salt In a medium sized skillet, heat celery, parsley, and 1" water to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook celery until tender, about 10 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook, stirring constantly until all liquid evaporates, about 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. In the 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. Cook until cheese melts. Return celery to sauce; heat mixture just to boiling and serve immediately. Notes: If using fresh herbs which is preferable, then use 1 tb for each 1 ts required of the dry. From the recipe files of RecipeLu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -