Instructions: Mornay, Governor of Saumur, L-rd of the Plessis Marly sometime in the late 1500s. He was the leader of the Hugenots. I was also told Mornay also invented Mornay Sauce, Sauce Chasseur, Bechamel sauce, and Sauce Porto.

Take 5 level tbsp of butter and melt in a pan over low heat. Remove the pan from the stove. Add 5 level Tbsp. of flour and stir well. Add 1 1/4 cups of cold milk and stir well. Add 1 1/2 level Tbsp. of onion finely grated (or 1 tsp. of powdered onion). Put back over mediam heat. Stir and simmer until the sauce thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add 1/2 cup of cold, white, dry wine. Warm and stir in the wine, then remove at once.

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