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Jun. 30, 2009 - White Sauce

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White Sauce Mix

2 c. instant dry milk
1 c. flour
2 t. salt
1 c. margarine

Combine all and mix well. Store in refrigerator. Use within 2 months. Makes 1 qt. sauce mix.

Basic White Sauce:

1/2 c. white sauce mix
1 c. cool water
pepper, herbs, spices

In small pan, combine ingredients. Cook over low heat until smooth, stirring constantly. Makes 1-1/2 c. white sauce.

Can also add 1/2 to 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese after it thickens. Stir until cheese melts.

Can add 1 t. curry powder for a spicier version.
Can make it mushroom sauce by adding 1/2 c. fresh, chopped mushrooms and 1 t. Worcestershire sauce.

With $ being so tight right now, we have tried to find ways to do special things that don't cost a lot. One of our favorite things to do in years past was go out to eat. Through our summer reading program at the library, we are still able to do a modified version of eating out. DD and dh usually pick a treat each week such as a free root beer float from Long John Silver's. Me? I take the Don's Books $1 coupon! Reading is my treat, though I don't get to do it often these days.

Last night, a local restaurant offered free burritos to anyone who showed their summer reading club card. That was a nice treat, especially since their burritos run just shy of $6 each.

Since dd had clogging last night, we opted to keep our burritos in the fridge until tonight. (She didn't want to risk the burrito upsetting her stomach since we needed to leave right away for class.) I will reheat them and have a nice, easy supper once I get home from work.

~~ Stacy ~~

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Jun. 30, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Canadagirl

This is a GREAT recipe. I do something similar but it isn't a make ahead base. I use to be able to get goat powdered milk but not anymore. So for me to make white sause I use a recipe that uses fresh milk. Thanks for all your great tips. They are all so good !

Blessings and ((hugs)) in Him<><
-Mary

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Jun. 30, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by AnnieKate

Hey Stacy,
I've got to check out those summer reading programs! Free food sounds like a great reward for the kids.

We're eating gluten free these days, so your white sauce recipe doesn't work for us. We fake it with corn starch, and that usually is OK, although we have not yet figured out how to do it ahead of time.

Annie Kate

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