Herb butter

1. Recipe

Homemade Herb Butter

Difficulty: Easy

Preparation Time: 10 minutes + setting time

Ingredients:

• 250 g unsalted butter, softened
• 3 teaspoons herb butter seasoning mix
• 1 clove of garlic, crushed (optional)
• Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)

Method:

1. In a bowl, first mix the softened butter with the herb butter seasoning mix.
2. Add crushed garlic and lemon juice to enhance the flavor, if using.
3. Taste and add salt as needed and to your liking.
4. If available, use a dough scraper or spoon to ensure the herbs and any additional ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
5. Transfer the mixture onto a piece of baking paper or into plastic wrap.
6. Form the butter mixture into a roll, wrap tightly, and place in the refrigerator until set, or use immediately.

This herb butter is excellent on pastries, grilled meat, fish, or as a seasoning for cooked vegetables.

2. Recipe

Herb Butter Baked Potatoes

Difficulty: Easy

Preparation Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes, well washed
• 4 tablespoons of herb butter
• Herb butter seasoning mix
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2. Prick each potato several times with a fork and brush with olive oil.
3. Season the potatoes with the herb butter seasoning mix, salt, and pepper.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the potatoes are soft.
5. Cut the top off each potato and press in the herb butter.
6. Serve immediately while the potatoes are hot and the butter is melting.

3. Recipe

Grilled Chicken Breast with Herb Butter

Difficulty: Medium

Preparation Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 skinless chicken breasts
• 4 tablespoons of herb butter
• Herb butter seasoning mix
• Olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method:

1. Let the chicken breasts come to room temperature.
2. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
3. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season both sides with the herb butter seasoning mix, salt, and pepper.
4. Grill the breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
5. Just before removing from the grill, place a piece of herb butter on each serving and let it melt for a while.
6. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
7. Serve with your favorite side dish.