This is probably one of the most versatile recipe butters that I have found and liked on a variety of things. Having guests over for dinner? Go the extra mile and whip up this simple recipe to serve with steaks, beef, or as a spread to enhance your favorite garlic bread recipe. Sometimes I cheat…I use the frozen stuff and prior to putting in the oven I spread a little of this butter on top…wow…it’s amazing! Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients:
2 sticks of unsalted butter, cubed and softened
1/2 lb crumbled bleu cheese (about 2 containers if purchasing it in the plastic tubs)
1/2 cup chives, chopped or 1/4 cup dried (no chives? use about 1/4 cup of finely chopped onion)
1/4 teaspoon of salt (can be omitted if you like, the blue cheese is salty enough!)
Directions: Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until well incorporated. Using a spatula, place the butter into a storage container. Scoop 1-2 tbs. of butter on steaks prior to removing from grill or serve on the side. Keep remaining butter in the refrigerator for future use.
This is a great recipe that will help you build some confidence trying new ingredients and techniques that you may have feared to try in the past. If you are interested in learning how to cook in comfort of your home, I highly recommend that you check out “Meet Me In The Kitchen.” Tonight the folks at Bella Sera will be launching their new cooking webcast series that will teach you all the basics you will need to know to cook with confidence. Classes are hosted every Wednesday and you can tune in live for only $19.95. I will be attending the pasta making class tonight and can’t wait! If you choose to register, please make sure you complete the payment process in it’s entirity. If you didn’t get the passwords, you didn’t finish the registration process yet! Good luck and have lots of fun with this! I know I am!
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Good luck and happy sharing!
