Fricassee of Clams - serves 4

2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
3/4 cup milk or heavy cream
Salt, pinch of cayenne pepper
2 tbsp dry sherry
1 pint chopped clams

Melt the butter ina saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook over medium heat until smooth and blended.
Slowly add the cream, stirring, until the sauce is smooth.
Stir in the salt, cayenne pepper, sherry, and clams, and cook over low heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Serve on toast.