Preparation:
An historic recipe served during President Gerald Ford's administration.
In a 2 qt saucepan, combine butter, flour, sieved eggs, lemon rind, salt and pepper. In a separate saucepan, bring milk to a boil, remove from heat.
Gradually pour in the hot milk into the egg mixture, stirring with a wire whisk. Add crabmeat, and cook over low heat for 5 minutes; do not boil.
Add cream and remove from heat. Stir in sherry and Worcestershire sauce and serve piping hot |