Fresh Herb Butter Recipes

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat all ingredients until blended. Spread onto a baking sheet to 1/2-in. thickness. Freeze, covered, until firm., Cut butter with a 1-in. cookie cutter. Store, layered between waxed paper, in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 3 months.

Steps:

• Beat all ingredients together with a fork until light and fluffy.
• Place on plastic wrap and roll into a log.
• Twist ends of plastic wrap to"seal" butter inches.
• Store in freezer, and cut off discs of butter as needed.
• You can store this in the fridge, but beware it will not last as long if you use fresh ingredients.
• Try adding chives, rosemary, or tarragon.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in the lowest position. Make herb butter: In a small bowl, mix together 4 tablespoons butter with chopped herbs; season generously with salt and pepper.
• Prepare and stuff the turkey. Loosen skin: Working from the neck end, slide fingers under skin until you reach the end of the breast, being careful not to tear the skin; rub herb butter under the skin. Fill neck cavity: Place turkey breast side down. Fill neck cavity with stuffing; avoid packing. Close up by folding skin over and fastening with skewers or trussing needles. Tuck wings: Turn turkey over; bend wing tips underneath bird so they stay in place (you may have to break the bones). Loosely fill large cavity with stuffing. Tie legs: Using cotton kitchen twine, tie legs together securely (they will overlap) so bird retains its shape and moisture during cooking.
• Cut neck into pieces; mix with carrots, onions, celery, and 2 cups water in a large roasting pan. Set roasting rack over vegetables in pan.
• Lift turkey onto rack; rub with remaining tablespoon butter. Season generously with salt and pepper. Tent turkey loosely with foil. Roast 1 hour, then baste every 30 minutes with pan liquids, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh (avoiding bone) registers 125 degrees, about 3 hours.
• Remove foil; raise oven heat to 400 degrees. Continue roasting, basting occasionally, until thigh reaches 180 degrees, 45 to 60 minutes more. Tent with foil if bird browns too quickly; add more water if pan becomes dry. Transfer turkey to a serving platter; cover loosely with foil, and let it rest at least 30 minutes before carving.

Steps:

• Mix together the basil, oregano, parsley, thyme, zest, butter and some salt and pepper. Transfer to a piece of waxed or parchment paper and roll into a log or place in a small bowl. Refrigerate until firm. Slice and serve with fresh corn on the cob, steak or bread.

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• Combine the butter, garlic, scallions, dill, parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat until mixed, but do not whip.

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• Combine all ingredients well.
• Serve as an hors d' ouevre on freshly baked bread.

Steps:

• Put 6 tablespoons butter into a 4-cup glass measuring cup. Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent 20 seconds to soften. 2.Remove from oven. Beat in remaining ingredients, including remaining butter.

Steps:

• After washing your herbs, and drying them well, snip fine with a pair of kitchen shears.
• Mix the herbs with your oil You may use a food processor, pulse only once or twice or your mixture will turn green.
• This is best made a day in advance so the flavors blend well.
• Store in the refrigerator, but bring to room temperature before using.
• This will make l cup.
• It can be used on thick grilled bread slices, vegetables, and even poultry.
• **Usethe leftovers within 5 days of making.
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