Basic Herb Butter

Ingredients

  • This recipe will get you started. Try any of your favorite culinary herbs individually or in combination to make up the 1/4 cup of chopped herbs.
  • Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped herbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt and pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, scallions or shallots (optional)

Directions

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Store in refrigerator and use within 2 weeks or freeze up to 5 months.



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Submitted 7/13/09.
Source:
Submitted By: Mary Tuttle
kirra@electric-pickle.net
Basic Herb Butter