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Compound Butter Recipes to Amp up the Flavor

Compound Butter Recipes to Amp up the Flavor

Raymond Hom

Spread these flavored butters thick to give your meal a quick, no-cook upgrade.

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Fruity Finish

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Lightly sweetened lemon or berry butter adds a crowning touch to fresh-baked goods.

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Herbs + Garlic + Butter (+ Bread)

Raymond Hom

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Garlic bread is a classic for good reason -- but fold fresh parsley into the butter, and you’ll find new flavor highs.

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Herbs + Butter + Protein

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A pat of herb butter on chicken or seafood makes quick work of dinner -- without cutting corners on taste.

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Spicy Butter

Andrew Purcell

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Red meat stands up to strong, spicy flavors like jalapeno, horseradish, and new-age condiment hero Sriracha.

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Butter with Plenty of Umami

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Up the umami with briny anchovy or black-olive butter. Radishes are a natural companion for either -- or a swell butter buddy on their own.

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Cheesy or Herby Butter for Corn

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Corn is a favorite vehicle for decadent cheddar butter or a bright cilantro-laced spread.

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Veggies + Herbs + Butter

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Dress your sides herbaceously with more inspired pairings: green beans with dill, asparagus with mint, and potatoes and carrots with tarragon.

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Butter with Kick

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Kicky paprika or ginger butter can go sweet or savory, but you’ll want to savor them both.

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How to Make Compound Butters Video

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How to Make Compound Butters Video

Thomas Joseph shares quick make-ahead techniques for compound butter recipes that you can keep in your refrigerator or freezer and use to add bright flavors to dishes any night of the week.

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