Possible Clues:

• Bechamel, e.g.
• Christian festival with man of the Bible going to church — what's on the menu?
• Opens game of chess on local booze produced by Alfredo, for one
• Child's blanket
• I chew suet, a smashing addition to ham?
• E.g. hock, lip or cheek as basis for recipe?
• Basic thick liquid appetiser