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March 2006
Updated May 2009

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Flavored Butter Recipes

Page 2: Savory Butters: Nut Butter, Spice Butter
& Much More

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• Page 1: Overview & Preparation
• Page 1: Herb Butters
• Page 2: Nut Butters
• Page 2: Spiced & Other Savory Butters
• Page 2: Citrus Butters
• Page 3: Sweet Butters

Nut Butters

Almond, Hazelnut or Walnut Butter

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds, hazelnuts or walnuts
• 1 teaspoon honey or 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
• Makes 1 cup

To toast nuts: spread nuts in a pan or on a baking sheet in a 400°F oven for 10 minutes. Cool. Remove any skin from nuts and coarsely chop them.

Serve this butter with breakfast foods (breads, muffins, pancakes), potatoes and other vegetables.

Spiced & Other Savory Butters

Anchovy or Sardine Butter

• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup mashed anchovies (or sardines) or 4 tablespoons anchovy paste
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• Makes 1.5 cups

Cheese Butter

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Cheddar
  cheese or crumbled blue cheese
• 2 teaspoons sliced green onions
  (optional)
• Makes 3/4 cup

Great on baked potatoes, pasta and rice.

Chipotle Butter

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1-1/2 tablespoons minced seeded chipotle chilies (canned)
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Curry Butter

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/8 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 dash freshly ground pepper

Great with chicken and vegetables.

Dijon Butter

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup prepared mustard
• Makes 3/4 cup

Olive Butter

• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped black olives
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Roasted Red Pepper Butter

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup mashed roasted red peppers (pimientos)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons capers or minced green onions (optional)

Sundried Tomato Butter

• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 1-1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Citrus Butter

Ginger Lime Butter

• 1/4 pound butter
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

An Asian accent.

Lemon Butter

1/2 cup butter 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 clove of garlic, minced 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley (optional) Makes 2/3 cup

A delicious butter for fish, seafood and vegetables.

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