1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
3 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. dried rosemary or thyme
1 c. chicken or beef broth
1 c. milk
2 c. cubed cooked beef, ham, pork, chicken, turkey or 2 (7 oz.) cans tuna
1 c. cooked peas, carrots, green beans, corn, or mixed vegetables
Topping: Parmesan Points, Quick Bisquick Topper, or Cheesy Dumplings

In a large saucepan cook celery, onion, and green pepper in hot butter until tender. Stir in flour, rosemary, or thyme, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Stir in broth and milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, then cook and stir for 1 minute more. Stir in meat and vegetables. Pour into a 1 1/2 quart casserole. Top with desired topper. Bake in a 425 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and dumplings or biscuits are done. Let stand for 5 minutes. Makes 6 servings.

TOPPINGS: Parmesan Points: Cut 3 slices bread diagonally into 4 triangles slices. Sprinkle with 1-2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. Bake as directed.

Quick Biscuit Topper: Snip 1 package (6) refrigerated biscuits into quarters. Place the biscuits on top of mixture. Bake as directed.

Cheesy Dumplings: Stir together 1 cup packaged biscuit mix, 1/2 cup shredded American cheese, and 1/4 cup milk. Drop by spoonfuls onto hot mixture. Bake as directed.