posted by Marian C Brown 12-28-98 7:42 PM
Basil Butter
1-1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
3/4 pound butter (no subsitutes), softened
1-1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1-1/2 tsp. white pepper
In a food processor, chop basil. Add butter, lemon juice and pepper; blend until smooth.
May be used immediately or drop by half-tablespoons onto a cookie sheet; freeze. Remove from cookie sheet and store in freezer container or bag.
Use to flavour chicken, fish, vegetables or bread. Makes about 4 dozen balls.
From Reiman Publications