Herb Butters

Butter is one of the most delicious vehicles for the aromatic essential oils in herbs. And there are very few dishes, such as soups and sauces, freshly cooked vegetables or a warm loaf of bread, that are not improved with a pat of a well-flavoured herb butter. The simplest herb butter is no more than a blend of freshly chopped herbs and a sweet unsalted butter. The result stores well in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks and in the freezer for 2-3 months.