CREAMED CELERY, FROM 1928

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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

1 lb fresh celery
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
salt and pepper
1/2 cup grated cheese
4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon butter

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/.

Nergish Akter
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This is a great recipe! It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The celery is cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Calleigh Setter
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I'm not a big fan of celery, but this recipe changed my mind. The celery is cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ariadne Hipple
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The celery is cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Boateng Toffick
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The celery is cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Thirty6 pLayS
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover celery. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the celery is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Everyonecouldusethis
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The celery is cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Brookie Smith
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The celery is cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


kevin hogarty
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I love this recipe! It's so simple, but it always turns out perfectly. The celery is always tender and the sauce is always creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


MidnxghtWxlf Gacha
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The celery is cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Shafqat Mayo
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I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to cook celery, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The creamed sauce is rich and flavorful, and the celery is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!


Bux Bucco
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This was a great recipe! The celery was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdul Wahab Abdul wahab
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the creamy sauce and the tender celery. It was a quick and easy dish to make, and I will definitely be adding it to my regular rotation.


Muhammad Safiullah
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This creamed celery recipe from 1928 is a true gem! It's so simple to make, yet it delivers a rich, creamy, and flavorful dish that's perfect for any occasion. I love that it uses fresh celery, which gives it a nice crunch and a pop of color. The add


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