The Art of Bearnaise Sauce: A Classic with a Twist

The Art of Bearnaise Sauce: A Classic with a Twist Ah, Bearnaise sauce – the velvety, herby companion to a perfectly grilled steak. If you've ever felt that your meat was missing something, this is your answer. But before you panic and think it’s something only chefs can whip up, let me reassure you: it’s simpler than it sounds. Bearnaise is basically a cousin of hollandaise sauce, with a little more personality – and a lot more flavor. The Basics: What is Bearnaise Sauce? If you've ever tasted hollandaise sauce and thought, “Hmm, this is good, but what if it had more kick?”, then Bearnaise is your new best friend. It's made with butter, egg yolks, and vinegar, and then flavored with shallots, tarragon, and chervil. It's creamy, tangy, and just the right amount of rich. In other words, it's the kind of sauce that could turn a soggy veggie into something worth bragging about.