Sauces
2 yolks
2T lemon juice
1/2C cold butter
Bearnaise Addition
1T minced onion
1tsp tarragon
1/2tsp chervil
2T white wine
Mousseline Addition
1/4C chilled whipped cream
To create Hollandaise:
In small saucepan, stir yolks and juice with whisk. Add butter, one tablespoon at a time, stirring briskly. Butter must melt slowly.
Note: Keep a bowl or sink of ice water handy in case it begins to curdle- cool it quickly, then stir like mad and continue.
For Bearnaise
Fold its additional ingredients into Hollandaise. Serve on meats or fish, broiled.
For Mousseline
Fold whipped cream into 1C Hollandaise. Serve on fish, eggs, artichokes, broccoli, etc.