So I not a big fan of butter. Especially because it adds to the waist line but butter with fresh herbs really make it hard to pass at the dinner table.
Here are a few that you can play with that even I can whip up relatively quickly.
Herb Butter
1/4 lb butter
2 tablespoons Thyme
3 tablespoons Marjoram
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Olive Herb Butter
1/4 lbs butter
1/2 cup chopped Nicoise Butter
1 Tablespoon Rosemary
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Blossom Butter
1/4 lbs butter
2 tablespoon assorted herbs ( opal basil, marjoram, chives, thyme)
3 tablespoon edible blossoms( sage, rosemary, calendula, nasturtium)
A pinch of salt & white pepper
To make the compound butters, add all the ingredients for each recipe to a food processor and mix throughly. Remove the mixture and form into a log shape, rolling in plastic wrap. Freeze until ready to use. To use, cut in circular slice. It is used to spread on bake pita chips, vegetables, fish and meats.
