4 tablespoons butter or margarine 4 tablespoons all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2.5 cups milk 2 cups shredded cheese In a medium saucepan melt margarine. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Add the milk and whisk over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese and cook another two minutes.
My mom got this recipe from a coworker, liked it and then made it her own over time. The copy we have was hand written by mom to Esther, who wanted to try her hand at making it years ago. There’s a sticky note attached with further context to the effect of this is the recipe but I don’t precisely measure things so it’s close. Birthday dinners at our house growing up were whatever the birthday boy (or girl) wanted…
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6 chicken thighs 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste 1/2 cup all purpose flour, for dredging 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3/4 cup dry white wine 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice 1 cup chicken broth 3 tablespoons drained capers 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves Sprinkle the…