I have a cornucopia of herbs growing in my garden. They are all doing well, except for the
parsley and, for some strange reason, the mint.
Mint usually grows out of control – without any regard for its compatriots
-- which is why I decided to pot-plant
it
Maybe it doesn’t like being in solitary.
Anyway, besides the usual suspects of pesto, salad fixings, marinades and garnishes, I wanted to make something different using the herbs. I already made shortbread cookies using rosemary and ice cream using thyme, and, of course, fresh mint gussies up any drink – alcoholic or virgin. Rosemary, is another go to for roasted meats, potatoes, and biscuits, so what next?
Butter.
So I clipped some parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme and I
decided to make Scarborough Fair Butter….those who grew up in the 70’s will
get this reference. This is a
perfect spread for biscuits or rolls, tossed with vegetables or melted on a
perfectly grilled piece of steak or pork.
Herbed butter also makes a
great gift….place the softened butter in a mold of choice, refrigerate,
wrap in some fancy cellophane and you have a lovely and thoughtful homemade
gift!
2 cups of butter, softened (I used one salted and one
unsalted stick)
¼ cup of mixed minced fresh herbs – parsley, sage, rosemary
and thyme (I used lemon thyme)1 tablespoon of minced garlic
Finely chop the herbs…I used my handy-dandy mini chopper. Add the chopped garlic and give the mixture
another whirl.
Place a ½ cup in two sheets of cling wrap and roll up tightly and refrigerate at least two hours then use as you’d like!
I slathered on a homemade biscuit…just perfect with a cup of
afternoon tea!
1 comment:
Yummy, I just marked this post! I would love to make this if only I had all those fresh herbs growing in my garden! Unfortunately, the only herb thriving in my garden is the mint! I just found you, hopping over from Carol's Serendipity Blog! Love your blog, hope you'll stop by and visit us at Sall's Country Life. I have a basket of mint to share with you! Happy Sunday,Lisa
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