Broiled Celery [microwave + regular oven]
From:	Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments:	Oven: 700 watts Waiting time: 5 minutes Microwaved, then broiled in regular oven. Celery is the ideal food for those who watch their weight; low in calories, it really is flavorful. It is served with a cheesy sauce, along with crusty bread.
Servings:	4

2 celery hearts, halved lengthwise 4 tablespoons [60 mL] water 1 tablespoon [15 mL] lemon juice 5/8 cup [156 mL] vegetable broth 2 tablespoons [17.5 g] all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups [310 mL] skim milk 2 ounces [56 g] low-fat Cheddar cheese, grated Salt and pepper, to taste Small celery leaves, to decorate

Arrange celery heart halves into a shallow oven-proof glass dish. Pour in water; microwave on 'MAXIMUM' for 5 to 6 minutes, until soft, turning dish by 1/4th once. Pour in lemon juice and vegetable broth; microwave, covered, for 10 to 11 minutes on 'MAXIMUM', until soft. Drain celery, resreving juices. Measure flour into a 5-cup [1.25-L] bowl; slowly beat in skim milk. Microwave, covered on 'MAXIMUM' for 3 to 4 1/2 minutes, until boiling, beating at every minute. Mix in 3/4th of grated cheese; just thin sauce with a little reserved cooking juices. Season with salt and pepper. Microwave on 'MAXIMUM' for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stirring sauce twice. Arrange drained celery heart halves into an oven-proof dish; cover completely with sauce. Sprinkle with remaining grated cheese. Brown under broiler until sizzling. Garnish with small celery leaves.