Compound Butter Recipes to Amp up the Flavor

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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