Instructions: Pour milk into saucepan. Warm it over low heat. Saute onion in oil over moderate heat for about 1 minute. Add sliced mushrooms and continue to saute about 3 minutes. Stir in the flour. Continue to cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in the warmed milk. Continue to cook; stir frequently until thickened. Add chives, sherry (optional) and pepper to taste. Keep warmed over low heat until served.

Excellent with Polenta With Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables, the recipe for which is included in this collection.

This recipe yields 2 1/2 cups for 10 servings.

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