Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups (a 12-ounce can) evaporated milk
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup sliced green onion, with tops
1/3 cup finely diced green or red bell pepper
1/3 cup brown or Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt, or as desired
1/4 teaspoon turmeric, optional (lends bright-yellow color)

Yield: 1 1/2 cups
Prep time: 15 minutes

Directions

Whisk together the cornstarch and undiluted evaporated milk in a medium saucepan. Stir in water, green onion and bell pepper. Cook over medium heat a few min-utes, stirring frequently with a whisk, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Remove from heat and whisk in the mustard, salt and turmeric, if using. Serve hot with meat or poultry of choice.

1/4 cup of sauce has 119 calories, 7.5 g fat and 18 mg cholesterol (if made with regular evaporated milk, not skim).