Ace DuMond's Hollandaise: Easy as 3-2-1

Ace DuMond's hollandaise sauce (and Eggs Florentine for that matter) is legendary. Have you ever met anyone who tasted Ace's hollandaise that didn't like it? Didn't think so...

It turns out his recipe is as simple as a quick formula: 3-2-1. As in three egg yolks, two tablespoons lemon juice, one stick of butter.

3 egg yolks
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
Salt & cayenne pepper, to taste

Put the egg yolks and lemon juice in a blender and buzz briefly. Melt the butter in a small saucepan or the microwave. Slowly pour the hot butter into the blender while it's running. Add a pinch of salt and cayenne pepper (you decide how much).

Serve immediately.