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Basic Herb Butter

Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 1:19 am
by kirra
Basic Herb Butter

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)

Preparation:

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