French Shellfish Mornay

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/4 c. chopped onion
• 1/4 c. chopped celery
• 1/4 c. chopped red, green and yellow pepper
• 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 1/4 c. flour
• dash of red or black pepper
• dash of cayenne pepper
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. fresh or dried thyme, oregano and/or basil
• 1 1/4 c. milk
• 1/4 lb. hot pepper cheese or American cheese
• 2 Tbsp. white grape juice
• 1 c. poached shellfish of crab, shrimp and/or scallops
• 1 loaf French bread
• paprika or snipped parsley (optional)