SANDRA'S 5-MINUTE SPECTACULAR HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

A classic creamy sauce that you are
able to make in a minimal amount of time
to accompany your favorite side or main dishes...

Servings: (4)
Prep: 5 mins.

Posted by Sandra

INGREDIENTS

3 egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon dijon
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon sriracha sauce (or tabasco)
1/2 cup butter, cubed

METHOD

Place the butter in a glass measuring cup. Heat butter in the microwave for about 1 and 30 seconds, or until completely melted.

In a blender, combine the egg yolks, mustard, lemon juice and sriracha sauce. Cover, and blend for about 5 seconds. Set the blender on high speed, and remove top center, and then pour the butter into the blender mixture in a very thin stream, which will thicken the sauce. Keep the sauce warm until serving by placing the blender container in a pan of hot tap water.


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Tip:  This sauce is excellent with seafood, as a dip,  for a finishing sauce, as well serving it over cooked asparagus or other vegetables; it's pure decadence!  If you prefer a yellower hue, add a bit of turmeric (it adds color without changing the flavor if added is minimal amounts).

SANDRA'S STAPLE HOMEMADE CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE

A simple method to make a
full-bodied cheddar cheese sauce for
an addition to steamed broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus,
and many other side dish or appetizer options...

Yields: (Appx. ¾ cup)
Prep: 5 mins. |
Cook 8 to 10 mins.

Posted by Sandra

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1-1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese; grated
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric - optional (Beautifully enhances the ‘yellow’ color without changing flavor; adding a healthy note)

METHOD:

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and seasonings and let the ‘flour flavor’ cook out for a couple of minutes (do not let mixture brown though); gradually add the milk while whisking constantly, until well blended. Turn off heat, and add cheese and turmeric, whisking until smooth.