It is perfect with hors d'oeuvres, fish, and white meats.

Cream sauces are used for vegetables, eggs, fish, poultry, hot hors d'oeuvres, and for dishes which are to be gratineed.

With five full-time chefs, the White House kitchen is able to serve dinner to as many as 140 guests and hors d'oeuvres to more than 1,000.