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Herb Butter

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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Ingredients

1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard

Preparation

  1. In a small bowl cream together the butter, the chives, the parsley, the tarragon, the mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Let the butter stand, covered, in a cool place for 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop. Serve the butter with seafood, chicken, or meat.

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