Elaine’s Herb Butter

Elaine Seibel
Scents and Non-Scents

Hill, NH

Prep Time: 15–20 minutes

Makes 1 cup

½ lb. butter, softened

1½ tsp. chopped fresh thyme (½ tsp. dried)

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano (1 tsp. dried)

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil (1 tsp. dried)

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley (2 tsp. dried)

¼ tsp. garlic powder

Mix together all ingredients until well blended. Then use in any of the following ways:

a. Spread on Italian bread. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes.

b. Mix into cooked pasta. Add 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese.

c. Spread on fish fillets before baking.

d. Stir into steamed broccoli.

e. Spread on baked potatoes.

f. Serve on hot corn-on-the-cob.