Creamy Tarragon Sauce Recipe

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until flour is brown. Gradually add milk; stir until flour mixture dissolves. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.

Stir in sour cream , tarragon , chervil, basil , garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator. Give with instructions for serving.

To serve, transfer sauce to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve warm with meat.

Yield: about 1-1/2 cups sauce Recipe Source: Christmas Gifts of Good Taste by Leisure Arts (Leisure Arts)

Reprinted with permission.