One of my favorite summer activities is popping out the back door to my herb garden, snipping a few stems and making flavored butter (also known as compound butter). The good news is fresh herbs are ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Lucy Vaserfirer talks all about butter in her latest book, "Flavored Butters" (Harvard Press, 2013.) The conversation can be inspiring and lead a cook to go beyond using it just ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you want to whip up some flavored butter from scratch, we've curated a collection of recipes that are hassle-free to make, ...

Nothing says “holiday season” quite like the delicious combination of sweet maple syrup and salty, crispy bacon—oh, and butter! This Maple Bacon Compound Butter recipe is the perfect balance of ...

Short ingredient lists and simple preparation: On weeknights, this is what many of us are seeking, but too often we end up with one-dimensional dishes — no delicious surprises. Enter compound butter, ...

Compound butter, or Beurre Maitre d'Hotel, sounds kind of fancy, but it's not. It's flavored butter, and Chef Curtiss Hemm says it's incredibly easy to make and lasts for months in the fridge. You’re ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nut butters have become a staple in many kitchens, topping everything from morning toast to afternoon snacks and post-workout pick ...

Whether you slather it on a crisp piece of toast, scoop it onto a fluffy baked potato, or drizzle it atop steamed broccoli, butter arguably makes everything taste better. It's also a key ingredient in ...

. It can finish roasts and sauces for broiled seafood or chicken. Here are two recipes to try at home. Blend together the butter, honey, and zest in a medium-size bowl. Form into a log and refrigerate ...