Tarragon Butter

Tarragon has a delicate flavor reminiscent of licorice, which makes it perfect for serving with grilled seafood, chicken, and steaks. (You must use fresh tarragon, as the herb loses most of its flavor when dried.) Think of this butter as béarnaise sauce without the elbow grease. This recipe will give you more butter than you need for the strip steaks, but it’s easier to roll up a larger batch. Of course, you could substitute any fresh herb for the tarragon.