| Cream the butter until light and fluffy. Chop the herbs and flowers, and blend into the butter. Spoon on to a sheet of wax paper and roll so the stick of butter is about 1/2 inch thick. Refridgerate until ready to use. Which herbs (or combinations) to use: For Fish: Garlic Lemon balm and lemon juice Parsley, lemon juice, and savory Lemon juice, grated zest, and tarragon Basil, thyme, and parsley Basil and garlic For Meats: Garlic Mint, parsley, and cayenne pepper Parsley, chives, chervil, tarragon, and shallots For toasted bread or biscuits: Grated orange zest and sugar Roses and Lavendar Cinnamon, nutmeg, and mace Orange water, orange zest, and cinnamon Honey and lemon zest Majoram, thyme, and minced garlic Chopped almonds and rose petals For Eggs, Chicken, or Vegetable dishes: Chives and parsley Mint, garlic, and parsley Lemon juice, grated zest, and tarragon Ginger and orange zest Basil and garlic For Potatoes: Parsley, lemon juice, and savory For Lamb: Mint, garlic, and parsley For Beef: Dry mustard and pepper Lemon juice, grated zest, and tarragon For Vegetables: Basil, thyme, and parsley Basil and garlic Chives and parsley Ginger and orange zest Lemon juice, grated zest, and tarragon Mint, garlic, and parsley Thyme, parsley, and sage For Pork: Ginger and orange zest For Lamb: Basil and garlic For Seafood: Mint and chives For Bread: Parsley, chives, and lemon Basil, thyme, and parsley Note: For an herbal cheese, select a soft cheese and substitute it for butter. It makes a wonderful spread for bread and crackers. Herbs that go well with cheese: Chives, dill, sage, rosemary, fennel, mint, savory, and thyme.
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