Flavored Butters NapaStyle : Episode FLNST-208
These flavored butter recipes start with half a cup of softened butter. You can create different flavors in your butter by mixing in different herbs and spices once you have the basic recipe down, try other combinations. These butters are simple to make; just mix the ingredients in a small bowl and beat the mixture until it's fluffy. If you don't use all of it, roll the rest into a log shape and refrigerate or freeze it.
Ingredients:
Prep time: 5 minutes
Herb butter gives corn on the cob an added tang:
1/2-cup butter, softened
1/4-tsp. dried tarragon leaves
1-tsp. dried parsley flakes
1/8-tsp. dried thyme leaves
dash black pepper
Dill butter is perfect on grilled salmon:
1/2-cup butter, softened
2 tsp. dried dill weed
2 tsp. chopped chives
1/2-tsp. lemon juice
For a spicy southwestern treat on meats, make chili
butter:
1/2-cup butter, softened
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. lime juice
1/8-tsp. pepper
1/4-tsp. salt
1/2-tsp. pepper sauce
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