What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Start Smart: Quick Savory Butter! For some time now we’ve gotten pretty spoiled by restaurants, bistros, and cafés serving compound butter with the artisan bread basket. You almost hear us clapping our hands as we sink our teeth into the savory herbs or sweet concoctions. I know it makes me feel special. Chefs have been creating compound butters for years, though. It’s one of the ways they save time and add a level of sophistication for the customer. In my own kitchen, I found it’s best to begin with unsalted butter. That way I can add just enough sea salt to tease the palate. Lemon, believe it or not, adds a hint of flavor that embellishes steak or seafood. I see you nodding your head in agreement. Although I began smearing this combination on rolls and crackers, I couldn’t resist warming it to pour over a bowl of freshly popped popcorn. Talk about gourmet!
QUICK SAVORY BUTTER
Ingredients:
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
In a mixing bowl, cream butter with lemon juice. Add garlic powder and sea salt; stir. Fold in fresh rosemary and parsley leaves. Mix until combined. Place a sheet of waxed paper on the counter. Spoon compound butter onto sheet. Roll the waxed paper over butter to form a log. Roll tight and twist both ends. Refrigerate one hour or until firm.
Sounds great!
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I couldn’t believe how easy it was to make. Now I want more. lol 🌿🌱🍃
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I bet! Sounds sweet good! Perfect for one of my free days!
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So my question is: will you smear it on bread…or veggies? 😜
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Free day it would be on bread! Lots of bread!!! Lol no guilt and no shame on free days! Ate almost a large pizza last night! It was so good! So we’re the 2 donuts (from a gas station), 2 chocolate chip cookies, chick Fil a, and the mini chocolates I ate! What!!! Today, back to normal!
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I can relate. I succumbed to many pieces of olive oil-dredged focaccia bread yesterday. (Burp) 🤣
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Lol!!! It’s all good!
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It’s pretty good. Thank goodness I can make more when it’s gone. 😜
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It freezes really well too (assuming it doesn’t all disappear…). I love seeing little logs of it in my freezer, instant flavor!
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I’m having the time of my life trying out new flavors. 😍
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Enjoy!
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Who doesn’t love buttah? Gourmet is bonus round.
Pair this up with some hot, crusty bread and a glass of red and leave me be.
And save some for the popcorn on movie night . . oh my Gawd yeah!
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I knew I could count on that palate if yours, Marco. You get me! 🤣
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Oh yes I do. 🙂
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Sounds so so good, Gail! Love this type of flavored butter! Mmmmmm.
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I’ve never seen a stick of butter go so fast! lol 😜
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