By Ujjainee Roy
December 3rd, 2023
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Move over herb garlic butter and explore the world of sweet and savoury flavoured butters with a selection of the most amazing flavours, from sun-dried tomato and Cajun spice to vanilla bean and maple, that can be used as toppings, fillings and flavouring agents!
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The best way to incorporate garlic into your butter is to use freshly chopped garlic that has been finely mashed. However, you can also use an aoli or a garlic paste
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Simply combine pesto and butter in a 2:3 ratio and chill for 30 minutes. You can also add some Parmesan cheese for added creaminess
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Infuse regular butter with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. This savoury butter can be used to enhance pasta dishes, spread on bread, or elevate the taste of roasted vegetables.
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Use Cajun spices like paprika, cayenne pepper, and thyme to add flavour to butter. This butter is perfect for adding a bold flavour to grilled or roasted chicken, corn on the cob, or roasted potatoes.
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Scrape the seeds from a vanilla bean and mix them into softened butter for a sweet and fragrant infusion. This vanilla butter can be used in baking, on pancakes, or as a glaze for desserts.
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Combine butter with maple syrup and finely chopped toasted pecans for a decadent and nutty infusion. Spread it on waffles, or pancakes, or use it as a topping for baked goods.
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Capture the flavours of the holiday season by infusing butter with ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. This spiced butter is perfect for spreading on muffins, scones, or warm gingerbread
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Infuse butter with dried culinary lavender and honey for a delicate and floral flavour. This sweet butter can be used to enhance the taste of biscuits, and croissants, or as a topping for desserts.
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