Pour in the melted butter, whisking continuously until the glossy sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with cling film and set aside. To poach the eggs Bring the same pan of ...

poached haddock, or ham atop a toasted English muffin; all topped off with a delicious drizzle of hollandaise sauce. Article continues below If the eggs are cooked before other components of your ...

Turn off the heat but leave the bowl on top to keep the sauce warm. A piece of greaseproof paper laid directly on the surface will stop a skin forming. To poach the eggs, fill a saucepan with 10cm ...

Poached eggs also work great on a sandwich with salmon or cream cheese. The runny yolk can envelop vegetables in a salad (e.g., with rocket and cherry tomatoes), turning into a delicate sauce.