Herb butters make wonderful gifts and will have your family amazed at the variety of new flavors they can experience on their breakfast breads, dinner rolls, vegetables, pasta, rice, and grilled meats. To make an herbal butter, wash herbs and pat dry. Chop finely. Add a few drops of lemon juice (for preservation) and mix into soft, room-temperature butter. Butter can be whipped until frothy, or you can form the butter by filling silicone novelty molds (used to make cupcakes or soaps) and refrigerate. Herb butters can also be frozen for a few months. Here are some great combination.
Good fortune: parsley, marjoram, thyme, sage, basil, and a hint of garlic
Happy lunch: chives and dill
Prosperous bean butter: rosemary or winter savory or a combination of the two
Abundance: garlic, thyme, and marjoram (for basting red meats)
Rooster: fennel or tarragon with dill ( add a touch of lemon verbena for fish)
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