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    Published: Mar 20, 2015 · Modified: Feb 24, 2016 by Bridget · This post may contain affiliate links · 23 Comments

    Basil Butter - Life's Little Pleasures

    Every once in awhile I am introduced to a food pairing that makes a huge impression on me.

    This simple basil butter is one of those pairings.

    I like basil.  I like butter.

    Why didn't I put the two together before?

    I was treated to this ... basil butter ... (you have to lower your voice and say it slowly) at an office function held at the house of one of the JAG's I worked with.  (That's Judge Advocate General -- the lawyers in the military.)

    Pete.  This guy knew his way around the kitchen.

    He was also fluent in multiple languages.

    Well,  he made sure to learn one sentence in the mother tongue of each country he had to travel to for work.

    I guess that would make him multi-lingual-single-sentence-fluent?

    Whether that sentence was relevant to the conversation he was having or not didn't matter.  He learned it and he was going to use it at every opportunity.

    As he learned Italian, I was lucky enough to witness his progress -- one word at a time.

    He learned "aiuto" (help) first.  He'd enter the office and state his first Italian word.   "Aiuto."  It wasn't a request for help.  It wasn't a command to help.  It was just a statement.  Aiuto.

    And then he'd leave.

    Eventually, his Italian vocabulary was doubled when he learned "guarda" (look).

    I was then entertained by "Guarda.  Aiuto."  This occurred several times a day because the copy machine, fridge, legalmen and I all shared an office.

    Like a talented comedian, it was his delivery that made those simple words so comical.

    And this basil butter will deliver delicious right to your taste buds!

    Guarda, Pete.  Grazie!

    Enjoy!

    Basil Butter - Use it on Everything!

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    Basil Butter - Use it on Everything!
    This basil butter has so many uses -- melt on top of beef, chicken, fish. Mix with pasta, potatoes or rice. Spread on bread. Make an extra batch and store in fridge or freezer so it's ready when you need it!

    Ingredients

    • 2 Sticks butter
    • ¾ cups chopped fresh basil
    • salt and pepper (to taste)

    Note

    This basil butter is worth keeping in the fridge or freezer so it's ready when you need it.  So many uses.  It's delicious on top of beef, chicken or fish.  Mix it in with potatoes or pasta.  Spread on bread.  You name it.  So yummy.  Enjoy!

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    Directions

    Step 1
    In a medium bowl, mix butter and basil together with a fork.
    Add salt and pepper to taste.
    Step 2
    I use a small cookie scoop to divide into single-serving portions and freeze on waxed paper until solid. Then place in ziplock bag and store for use as needed.

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    Comments

    1. Rebekah | The Kitchen Gidget says

      February 25, 2016 at 1:51 pm

      Well it seems like Pete got one combination right! This sounds like pesto's simple and easy cousin (and I mean that in the best sense possible)!
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        February 26, 2016 at 12:02 pm

        Yes, I hear Pete is a pretty good cook! Absolutely, I can see the similarities between basil butter and pesto. Simple and easy -- nothing wrong with that!
        Reply
    2. Ramona W says

      February 25, 2016 at 2:11 am

      I can't wait for summer so I can grow my basil again!! Saving this recipe. :)
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        February 26, 2016 at 12:00 pm

        You and me both! I have terrible luck with basil but never keeps me from trying!
        Reply
    3. Claudia | Gourmet Project says

      February 24, 2016 at 3:31 pm

      perfect for my next crouton night ????
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        February 26, 2016 at 11:59 am

        "Crouton night," huh? Sounds exciting! But, seriously, basil butter to flavor croutons -- excellent idea!
        Reply
    4. The Purple Ladle says

      February 24, 2016 at 2:19 pm

      Sometimes the best ideas are the simple ones you have never thought of before! will be giving this a go for sure
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        February 26, 2016 at 11:58 am

        Well, I'm glad to hear I wasn't the only one late to the basil-butter bus! It really is delicious and now no herb is safe! Thyme butter, sage butter, etc.
        Reply
    5. [email protected] says

      February 24, 2016 at 12:33 pm

      Basil and butter, great combination of flavours! I have some basil growing well in my vege patch at the moment, so I will try this one. Thank you:D
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        February 26, 2016 at 11:57 am

        I'm jealous! I can never get my basil to "grow"! I do have a pretty successful rosemary "tree," though. One of these days I'll unlock the mystery to basil!
        Reply
    6. ERFmama says

      April 09, 2015 at 11:28 pm

      I never heard about this! :o I might have to try it now. haha
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        April 10, 2015 at 8:50 am

        Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one who was only recently exposed to this treasure! I hope you like it! Of course, a whole new world opens up -- rosemary butter, thyme butter, sage butter, etc. Enjoy!
        Reply
    7. Deepika says

      March 20, 2015 at 9:33 pm

      Wow, this is so good. I am making this soon. :)
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        March 20, 2015 at 9:37 pm

        I'm so glad it appeals to you. I hope you like it. Enjoy!
        Reply
    8. Kathy says

      March 20, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      Sounds delicious! My basil is just coming back so will have to wait a week or so, but will be trying this one! Thanks for sharing :)
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        March 20, 2015 at 9:35 pm

        I'm jealous you can grow basil. I've never had luck! Thanks for stopping by!
        Reply
    9. sara says

      March 20, 2015 at 4:48 pm

      Anything basil and I am in!!!
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        March 20, 2015 at 9:34 pm

        I agree -- I've even found some yummy cocktails featuring basil....
        Reply
    10. Hannah says

      March 20, 2015 at 4:34 pm

      OMG! This sounds like heaven! I also love basil AND butter! I've been eating a lot of pesto recently but now I think I may have to try some basil butter on a warm bit of bread! Mmmm! Thanks for sharing!
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        March 20, 2015 at 9:33 pm

        Yes! On warm bread -- it's so good. Enjoy!
        Reply
    11. Mariet - Practingnormal says

      March 20, 2015 at 2:54 pm

      This sounds like an exvellent idea. I'm going to give it a try. Stopping by from Creative bloggers
      Reply
      • Bridget says

        March 20, 2015 at 9:33 pm

        Thanks, Mariet! I hope you enjoy it!
        Reply

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