Garlic-Herb Butter
"This herb butter is gloriously speckled with green herbs and garlic with a pinch of sea salt. Spread it on a nice crusty bread, finish a juicy steak with it or slather it on fresh-cooked corn on the cob. This recipe is a bit different from others due to the addition of scallions. It's also very versatile, and other herbs may be added or substituted. Simple and delicious--it can't get any better than that."
photo by MarthaStewartWanabe
- Ready In:
- 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup salted butter, softened
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon scallions, chopped or 1 tablespoon chives
- 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
directions
- Place softened butter in a small mixing bowl.
- Mince garlic and add to butter.
- Finely chop herbs and add to butter as well as salt and pepper.
- With the back of a spoon, mash herbs into softened butter and stir thoroughly to combine.
- If you wish to serve it soft, do not refrigerate. Otherwise, it may be refrigerated until ready to use.
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<p>My name is Rebecca, but my family and friends call me Becky. I am 33 years old and live in Rochester, New York, USA. I am a life-long resident of Western New York and can't say as I'd ever want to live anywhere else. I grew up on a small dairy farm in rural Western New York and love country living. Although my husband and I live in a suburb right now, we hope someday to move back to our roots and live a peaceful country life. <br /><br />My husband and I have been married for 10 years. We have a beautiful 5-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son. I am amazed at how quickly our kids are growing and developing. I read a lot about and hold my own personal skepticism regarding the affects of additives such as preservatives, hormones, artificial colorings, artificial sweeteners, caffeine, allergens, etc. With the increasing number of children and adults with food allergies, I am suspicious that the last century of our nation's food industry improvements have contributed. I'm doing the best I can to protect my family from the risks, but it is difficult to avoid every additive. I have friends and family with food allergies and know how difficult it is to cope with food restrictions. I enjoy the challenge of cooking for those with food allergies but can't imagine making it an every-day affair.</p>
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