cucumber being the last. Mi x on Speed 2
until well mixed.
Transfer to a small bowl, cover and re f r i g erate for 30 to 60 minutes before serv i n g
to allow f lavors to blend. Keep unused
p o r tion i n a resealable containe r in the
refrigerator for up to 5 da ys.
Nutritional information per 1⁄4cup serving:
Calories 30 (53% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 1g
• fat 2g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 4mg • sod. 115mg
• calc. 46mg • fiber 0g
GINGER SOY B U T T E R
This butter gives an Asian twist to
steamed vegetables, rice, or fish.
Makes 1 stick of butter, 16 s lices
1
⁄2cup unsalted butter, softened
1
⁄2tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled
and finely chopped
pinch of fresh garlic, finely
chopped
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1
⁄2teaspoon lemon juice
Place butter in mixing bowl, mix on Speed
1 until smooth a nd sl ightly fluff y, about 30
seconds. Add ginger, garlic, soy sauce ,
and l emon juice; mix on Spe ed 2 until well
blended, about 30 to 40 se conds longer.
Using a shee t of plast ic wrap or waxed
paper as an aid, shape butter into a log,
about 1 inc h in diamet er. Wrap butter in
plastic wrap twist ing the en ds to form a
log. Chill until firm enough to slice. Plac e
slices of Ginger Soy Butter on top of
grilled or broiled seafood or chicken,
baked sweet potatoes, rice, or steamed
v e g e t a b l e s .
N o t e : Ginger Soy Butter can be wrapped
in a whole log or w rapped in smaller size s
and k ept in fre e z e r . Double wrap using an
outer wrap of al uminum foil to pre v e n t
absorpt ion of free zer o dors.
Nutritional information per slice:
Calories 52 (98% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 0g
• fat 6g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 16mg
• sod. 44mg • calc. 2mg
G O R G O N Z O L A B U T T E R
S e rve a slice of this savory compo und
butter on top of your favor ite s teak – it will
melt and imp art an incre dible flav or.
Makes 1 roll compound butter, 16 slic es
1
⁄2cup unsalted butter, softened
1
⁄4cup Gorgonzola, crumbled
pinch freshly ground pepper
Place butter in mixing bowl, mix on Speed
1 until smooth a nd sl ightly fluff y, about 30
seconds . Add Gorgonz ola and mix unt il
well blended, about 30 to 40 se conds
l o n g e r.
Using a shee t of plas tic wrap or wax ed
paper as an aid , shape but ter into a log,
about 1 inc h in diameter. Wrap butter in
plastic wrap twist ing the e nds to form a
log. Chill until firm enough to slice. Pla ce
slices of Gorgonzola butter on top of
grilled or broiled stea k, a fluffed baked
potato, or steame d vegetables.
N o t e : Butter can be wrapped in a whol e
log or wra pped in smaller sizes and kept in
f re e z e r. Double wrap using an outer wrap
of aluminum foil to prevent absorption of
f ree zer odors.
Nutritional information per slice:
Calories 52 (96% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 0g
• fat 6g • sat. fat 4g • chol.16 mg • sod. 5mg
• calc. 2mg • fiber 0g
BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
Makes 11⁄2c u p s
1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped
(approximately 1 tablespoon)
1
⁄4cup balsamic vinegar
1
⁄2teaspoon salt
1
⁄2teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1
⁄2teaspoon sugar
3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3
⁄4cup extra virgin olive oil
1
⁄4cup vegetable oil
Place shallo t, vi negar, salt, pe pper, sugar,
and Dijon in a mixing bowl. Mix ingre d i e n t s
until well incorporated.
Add olive oil a nd the n vegetable oil in
a slow stre am to the bowl with the mixer
running to ensure emulsification.
Adjust seaso ning to ta ste.
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 166 (96% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g
• fat 22 g • sat. fat • chol. 0g • sod. 153mg
• calc. 1mg • fiber 0g
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