#082 Beurre Composé
The number ONE way to elevate a meal 🧈
Compound butter, or "beurre composé" in French, is one of the easiest ways you can inject flavor and elevate a meal. The word "compound" comes from the Latin word "componere," meaning "to put together." The great thing about compound butter is that you can use just about anything. From various herbs, spices to even fruit — it's up to your imagination. Here are some combinations you can easily make at home, along with a general recipe for compound butter that anyone can make (yes, really anyone!).
1. Cilantro-Jalapeño
chopped fresh cilantro
chopped fresh jalapeño
lime zest
2. Garlic Compound Butter
pulverized roasted garlic
chopped fresh chives
lemon zest
This one is a godsend if you love garlic bread. Easily turns regular toasted sourdough into garlicky goodness. Highly recommend.
3. Chipotle Compound Butter
finely chopped chipotle or powder
smoked paprika
coarsely ground black pepper
ground cumin
4. Mixed Herb* Compound Butter
finely chopped basil
finely chopped rosemary
finely chopped oregano
minced garlic clove
black pepper
*You could use a combination or a singular herb, really. It’s such an easy way to just add that level of freshness to your butter. My go-tos are parsley compound butter and tarragon compound butter, especially for morning breakfast with eggs. Takes things to a whole new level.
5. Raspberry Compound Butter
pure raspberry jam
raw honey
lemon zest
All you’d need to make ANY compound butter:
Room temperature butter
Whisk
Bowl
Parchment paper (avoid using plastic cling wrap!)
Method:
Incorporate the butter, herbs (or whatever condiments you’re using) in the bowl
Make sure every ingredient is uniformly distributed
Once done, roll in wax paper to shape into stick (or really any shape of your choice)
And, you're done!
Let it rest in the fridge for it to take shape
Variations:
Garlic Butter
You can use just garlic and butter, to make a spread that gives you that garlicky aftertaste we all love
Be careful though, it's very easy to make something that's too overpowering
Instead of putting minced garlic in raw or roasted, lightly boil peeled garlic cloves in salted water for about 7-8 minutes before incorporating them in
How much to use depends on how much garlic you like! I'd say if you boil them, about 4-5 medium sized cloves per stick work beautifully
Pepper Butter
Sauté some whole peppercorns in butter for 4-5 until fragrant
Once done, let them cool and then mash them into a puree before incorporating them with butter
How else do you enjoy having your compound butters? Don’t gatekeep it and share in the comments below 🥂
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Dine Alfresco
Dine alfresco this June and you’ll be the luckiest human being alive (I don’t make the rules)
Crucial Health Purchases
Things you should do before that luxury car or watch purchase:
Completely overhaul the quality of water in your home. Add filters to every faucet. Purify and remineralize your drinking water, or get a spring water subscription
Improve your wardrobe. Source based on two criteria: material & fit. Style is a prerequisite. Should be majority natural materials, but there's place for polyester as waterproof outerwear (as much as possible wear 100% cotton inners)
Get a premium coffee machine. Once you get used to café level coffee, it's hard to go back. Get yourself a high level coffee machine. The price range here varies a lot, what you'll need is grinder + espresso maker + frother (to put things very simply)
Upgrade your refrigeration game. Make sure your refrigerator is cool enough. Have a thermostats. Get an extra chest freezer to store protein. Make sure everything has a thermostat so you know when something goes bad.
Procure a sauna, or build one yourself. 4 to 5 hours a week will change your life. Reduces inflammation. Depression killer. Improved sleep. Lowers cortisol. Increases endorphins. No-brainer.
❋ Favorite Father’s Day Recipes by Giadzy
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