Mother'S Best Lima Beans
["1 large pkg. baby lima beans", "5 stalks celery, cut fine", "1 onion, chopped", "1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced", "1 Tbsp. flour", "1/2 lb. butter", "1/2 c. cream (half and half or coffee cream)", "salt and pepper", "nutmeg, if you wish"]
["Cook beans to directions.", "Reserve liquid and set aside. Saute celery, onion and mushrooms in butter; add flour and seasonings.", "Stir until mixed in well, add cream and simmer. Fold in beans (if too dry, some of reserved liquid may be added). Serve."]
["baby lima beans", "stalks celery", "onion", "fresh mushrooms", "flour", "butter", "cream", "salt", "nutmeg"]