Two Classics: Hollandaise Sauce and Béarnaise Sauce

The following recipes come from Julia Child’s Julia’s Kitchen Wisdom. Much of what makes French cooking so French is the sauces. Hollandaise is The Classic; Béarnaise is a variant that adds additional flavor suitable for beef, lamb, or shellfish.
Hollandaise Sauce

3 egg yolks
big pinch of salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
2 sticks unsalted butter, [...]

Country-Style Rigatoni Salad

A pasta salad that gets its rich flavor from a classic basil pesto dressing, fresh broccoli, and green onion.

Green Beans with Feta and Basil

Have a bumper crop of green beans this rainy summer? Here’s a recipe that will refresh your taste buds for beans. It’s simple, quick to make, and can be made ahead of time for a party or picnic.