Instructions: In medium skillet, heat 4 tablespoons butter. Add onion, green pepper, scallion, parsley and mushrooms. Saute until soft, but not brown. Set aside. In large saucepan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Remove from heat. Stir in flour. Gradually add milk; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth. Stir in salt, pepper, mace and Tabasco. Add sauteed vegetables and half and half. Bring to boiling, stirring. Reduce heat and add crabmeat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Just before serving, stir in sherry.

Makes 4 servings.

*Or use 2 packages (6-ounce) frozen crabmeat, thawed.

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