Olive Butter
"Slice off a pat of this flavored compound butter to jazz up a variety of your favorite breads and dishes. You can top roast or broiled meats with thins slices or small spoonfuls. Use also for cooking vegetables, chicken, or fish, or as an appetizer spread. This one goes nice with broiled or roast lamb. It is very little effort for such a unique touch."
photo by Dienia B.
- Ready In:
- 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Yields:
-
3/4 cup
ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup pitted oil-cured olives
- 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons capers
- 1⁄2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1⁄2 teaspoon anchovy paste
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
directions
- Puree olives in food processor or mince very fine by hand.
- Place all ingredients in food processor and process until blended, or mix all ingredients in mixing bowl with rubber spatula. Shape into 1-1/2-inch-wide log in piece of waxed paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm enough to slice, or transfer butter to small serving bowl.
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this is going to be sooo handy for veggies zwt9
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!
