*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          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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