Name: Herby flavoured butters
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 100g softened butter; 2-3 tbsp chopped fresh mixed herbs ( parsley chervil, dill, marjoram, basil); salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 tsp chopped fresh tarragon (remember this is very strong); 1-2 tbsp wholegrain mustard; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 tbsp cider vinegar; 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 tbsp finely chopped shallots; 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest; salt to taste; ½ tsp crushed, dried chilli flakes; 2 tbsp finely chopped pickled dill cucumber or gherkins; 3 tbsp chopped fresh dill; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

100g softened butter

Herby butter

2-3 tbsp chopped fresh mixed herbs ( parsley
chervil, dill, marjoram, basil)
salt
and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Tarragon & wholegrain mustard butter

1 tsp chopped fresh tarragon
(remember this is very strong)
1-2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
salt
and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Mint & cider butter

1 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
salt
and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Chive & shallot butter

1 tbsp finely chopped shallots
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
salt
and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Parsley, lemon & chilli butter

Dill butter

2 tbsp finely chopped pickled dill cucumber
or gherkins
3 tbsp chopped fresh dill
salt
and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method

step 1
Take100g/4oz softened butter and beat until creamy, then for...
step 2
Herby butter: stir in 2-3 tbsp chopped fresh mixed herbs (parsley, chervil, dill, marjoram, basil) and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
step 3
Tarragon and wholegrain mustard butter: stir in 1 tsp chopped fresh tarragon (remember this is very strong) and 1-2 tbsp wholegrain mustard, plus salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
step 4
Mint and cider butter: gradually beat in 1 tbsp cider vinegar, then 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
step 5
Chive and shallot butter: stir in 1 tbsp finely chopped shallots and 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives, plus salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
step 6
Parsley, lemon and chilli butter: stir in 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest, salt to taste and ½ tsp crushed, dried chilli flakes.
step 7
Dill butter: stir in 2 tbsp finely chopped pickled dill cucumber or gherkins and 3 tbsp chopped fresh dill, plus salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
step 8
After mixing, have the flavoured butters handy in the fridge or freezer ready for slicing. Roll them into logs in wet greaseproof paper and chill until firm. Rewrap in cling film and twist each end to seal. Will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.