Recipes

Blend in, cooking and stirring until bubby:

flour 1T for thin 2T for medium 3T for medium-thick 4T for thick

salt 1/4 tsp (no matter what consistency)

Using a wire whisk to prevent lumps, stir in

milk, stock, or combination 1 cup (no matter which consistency)

Cook just until smooth and thickened. Makes slightly over 1 cup. Medium-thick compares to undiluted condensed soups and makes approx. the same amount contained in one 10-oz can.

Options:

Cheese Sauce: add 1/2 c. grated nippy cheese and 1/4 tsp dry mustard

Tomato Sauce: use tomato juice as liquid, add dash each of garlic salt, onion salt, basil, oregano

Mushroom sauce: saute 1/4 c. chopped mushrooms and 1 T finely chopped onion in margarine before adding flour

Chicken Sauce: use chicken broth or buillon as half the liquid. Add 1/4 t. poultry seasoning or sage and diced cooked chicken, if available.

Vary flavor with the following (or whatever you can think of):

curry powder

garlic, onion, or celery salt

sauted onions, celery or mushrooms

grated nutmeg

lemon juice

worcestershire sauce

chili powder

chopped or blended vegetables

chopped parsley

chopped chives

chopped hard-cooked eggs

Sky's the limit!