BERNAISE SAUCE 
1/4 c. wine vinegar (may substitute apple cider vinegar)
1/4 c. dry white wine
1 tbsp. minced dried onions
1/2 tbsp. dried tarragon
1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
Pinch salt
3 egg yolks
2 tbsp. cold butter
1/2 c. melted butter
2 tbsp. dried parsley

Combine first 6 ingredients in a 4 cup measure. Microwave on High for 4-5 minutes reducing liquid to 2 tablespoons. (When doubling the recipe, microwave 13 minutes reducing to 1/4 cup). In blender, beat the egg yolks until thick. Strain in the vinegar mixture and beat until mixed. Pour mixture into pan. Add one tablespoon of cold butter.

Place pan over low heat to thicken egg yolks using wire whisk to beat. When egg yolks are thick, remove from the heat and whisk in the other tablespoon of butter. Beating this mixture with a whisk, pour in the melted butter slowly. Add parsley and stir. Serve warm, not hot.

Hint: If butter is added too fast, mixture may separate. If this happens, add a very small amount of vinegar at a time and beat with wire whisk. Serves 1.

Broil fillet mignon to perfection. Place on a piece of toast, pour sauce over meat.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

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Bernaise Sauce
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 Georgia Jill (Georgia) says:
Wonderful recipe! Served it with grilled filet mignon and even my husband, that is not a usual fan of sauces, really enjoyed it. I accidently left the reduction in the microwave a little too long, thus reducing it too much. A simple addition of water took care of the problem. I will definitely be making this again!

 

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