Leeks& celery au gratin

 
                          Leeks & Celery Au Gratin
 
 Recipe By     : Wholefood Harvest
 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Vegetables
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3                    leeks, shredded
    4      lrg stalks    celery
                         salt & pepper
      1/4  cup           butter
      1/2  cup           flour
    1      teaspoon      mustard powder
      1/4  teaspoon      tumeric
    1 1/3  cups          milk
    1 1/2  cups          Cheddar cheese, grated
    3      tablespoons   breadcrumbs
 
 
 Saute the leeks and celery in a little oil for 5 min.  Add 2/3 cup
 water.  Season, cover, and cook until the vegetables are tender.  Put
 them into an ovenproof baking dish.  In another pan, melt the butter. 
 Stir in the flour, mustard powder and turmeric. Cook for 2 min. 
 Gradually add the milk, stirring all the time to make a smooth sauce.
 Pur the sauce over the leeks and celery.  Mix the cheese and
 breadcrumbs together and sprinkle them over the top.  Brown in the oven
 at 375° for 15 min.
 
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