White Sauce

2 T margarine or butter
2 T flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 c. milk

Heat butter in a 1.5 qt. saucepan over low heat until melted.  Stir in flour, salt & Pepper.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth & bubbly. Stir in milk.  Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.  Boil & stir 1 minute.  Double recipe if desired. 

I use this white sauce for many things.  We love it over cooked cauliflower.  Add 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese for a cheesy sauce.

Crock Pot Corn

2 lbs frozen corn
4 oz cream cheese, cubed
1/3 c. butter, cubed
1/2 t. garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
vegetable supreme (seasoning)- sprinkle to taste

Crock pot 4 hrs on low. 

Green Bean Casserole

2- 15 oz cans green beans, drained
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 soup can of milk
1 2.8 oz can french fried onions

Combine beans, soup, milk, & 1/2 can of the onions.  Mix well.  Pour into 1 1/2 qt. casserole dish.  Bake uncovered at 3350 for 30 minutes.  Top with remaining onions.  Bake 5 minutes longer.  Yields 6-8 servings. 

Rice

This recipe works well with white rice, brown rice, or a combination of the two.

2 cups rice
4 cups water
1 tsp salt

Heat oven to 350. Combine all 3 ingredients in a greased 9x13 pan and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Remove from oven, fluff and serve.