CREAMED CELERY, FROM 1928
I have a summer job in the local museum and I have access to the exhibits. On display are some old cookbooks and I often have time to browse them. My favorite is dated 1928. This recipe comes from that book.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut celery to 1 inch pieces.
- Cover with water and cook till tender but not soft.
- Drain, saving the celery liquid.
- Melt the butter, mix in the flour and gradually blend in the milk to make a smooth white sauce.
- Use some saved celery liquid to thin the sauce if needed and save the rest for the soup pot.
- Mix the cooked celery into the sauce and turn into a well buttered dish (oven proof).
- Sprinkle the cheese over the top.
- Sprinkle the crumbs that have been lightly browned in the butter over the top of the dish.
- Bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees) for about 20 mins or until the cheese melts and the mixture is heated through/.
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Rahim Hmt
[email protected]I love this recipe! The celery is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I usually serve it with roasted chicken or fish, and it's always a hit.
Whitney Fehr
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The celery is cooked until tender, and the cream sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with grilled chicken and roasted potatoes, and it was a delicious meal.
Chris Sease
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some additional seasonings, such as garlic powder and onion powder, and it was much better. I also served it with a side of roasted vegetables, which helped to add some flavor.
Muhmmahullah Khan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of celery, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The celery was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ameer Majiet
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some leftover celery. The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Nissar Durani
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The celery is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I usually serve it with roasted chicken or pork, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
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[email protected]This is a great recipe for a classic comfort food dish. The celery is cooked until tender, and the cream sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with roasted chicken and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.
Candy Hansen
[email protected]This recipe was a disappointment. The celery was tough and fibrous, and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Georgina Achieng
[email protected]I made this for a potluck, and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the creamy, cheesy flavor. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.
Unicorn Cupcake
[email protected]This was a quick and easy side dish to make. I used frozen celery, which made it even faster. The flavor was good, but I found it to be a bit bland. Next time, I'll add some additional seasonings, such as garlic powder or onion powder.
Md Shariful Islam
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of celery, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The cream sauce really mellows out the celery flavor, and the addition of onion and parsley adds a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again
Leah Siama
[email protected]This recipe brought me back to my childhood! My grandma used to make creamed celery all the time, and it was always a favorite of mine. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out just as I remembered it - creamy, flavorful, and comforting. I se