Basic bechamel sauce

One of the 5 mother sauces, a bechamel goes wonderfully with vegetables, meat and tomato-based dishes. It's really simple to make, but it seems that so many people make one silly mistake and end up with a watery, lumpy mess.

The top tips for a gorgeous bechamel:
- equal parts flour and butter
- use boiled milk, never cold
- add the milk in very small amounts, dash by dash
- whisk, whisk, and whisk some more
- season!!

Here's my step-by-step easy guide:

Butternut Fritters

Great as a starter or snack, these fritters are creamy and delicious with a hint of spice.