Ten Compound Butters

I like butter.

Maybe not as much as southern cooking generally calls for, but I can't think of much better than smearing a healthy dose of butter over a hot english muffin or scone.  Or, how about in the summer, when you plop a sizeable portion directly onto a hot ear of corn on the cob and watch it melt in between the kernels.

And popcorn.

Forget it.

The buttery, the better.

That being said, I prefer to skimp out on the portions of butter most recipes call for because it's usually too much.  I make up for it when I make food as mentioned above.

A lot can be said for jazzing up your everyday snack foods with a gourmet butter spread.  Just imagine how much tastier something sounds when you add the words, "orange butter" or "garlic butter".  Am I right?

So, here it is, another compilation of ten easy breezy recipes made specifically to help you show off your gourmet skills.



Ten Butters

Base:
1 stick butter


1. Orange Butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp grated orange zest
1 tbsp orange juice

2. Garlic Butter
2 tbsp finely minced garlic
1 tsp dried parsley

3. Sun-dried Tomato and Rosemary Butter
2 tbsp minced sun-dried tomatoes
1 tsp dried rosemary, finely chopped

4. Strawberry Butter
1/4 cup strawberry jam

5. Lemon Chive Butter
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped

6. Cinnamon Butter
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp Confectioner's sugar

7. Greek Butter
1 tbsp minced kalamata olives
1 tsp dried mint, minced

8. Horseradish Butter
2 tbsp prepared horseradish
1 tbsp parsley

9. Chipotle Lime Butter
1 tbsp minced chipotle peppers
2 tsp lime juice
2 tsp fresh cilantro, finely diced

10. Vanilla Butter
1/2 cup Confectioner's sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract




Listening to:  Bryan Adams - Heaven