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This recipe is great, if the eggs are fresh, it's guaranteed to work.  Quick, easy and better tasting than prepared versions.

= Hollandaise sauce for two =
== Ingredients ==
* 1 egg yolk
* 10ml lemon juice
* 0.5ml white pepper (yes ml!)
* 0.25ml salt (yes ml only if using unsalted butter!)
* 2.5ml boiling water
* 1oz butter, melted (about 10secs in the microwave on medium power)

== Directions ==
# Put yolks, lemon juice and seasoning in blender.
# Melt butter in microwave until fully melted but not spitting.  10 secs in an E rated microwave on medium or so.
# Blend the egg mixture on a high speed in a fixed blender for 10 seconds or so then add the butter slowly.

The heat from the butter will cook the eggs and create a smooth, glossy mixture ideal for fish or asparagus or a fresh green salad.  If raw eggs are a concern, add 15ml boiling water to ensure egg yolks are cooked.

(If keen to save washing up, use a hand blender, but it does feel like you need four hands to co-ordinate this!)

Serve as soon as it is ready.

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