Categories: Sauces, Microwave, Dairy, Eggs 
      Yield: 1 servings 
  
    1/4 c  (1/2 stick) butter or 
           Margarine 
    1/4 c  Half-and-half 
      2    Egg yolks, beaten 
      1 tb Lemon juice or vinegar 
    1/4 ts Salt 
           Dash ground red pepper 
  
  1. Melt butter in a 1-quart glass measuring pitcher in microwave oven 
  (about 1 minute at High).  Add half-and-half, egg yolks, lemon juice, salt 
  and red pepper; mix thoroughly.  Cook uncovered 2-1/2 minutes at Medium, or 
  until sauce is thickened; stir. 
   
  2. Remove from oven and beat until light. 
   
  Yield: 3/4 cup 
   
  SOURCE: Adventures in Microwave Cooking