Sustainable ingredients are those grown/raised without chemical saturation, added hormones and antibiotics.
My recipes are produced inside this practice, it makes a huge difference in the taste and the benefits of our food intake.
That being understood…all of my recipes are usually written in a way that you get to make the choice. ( not everyone uses my method:)
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CHIVE BUTTER
1 to 2 cups fresh chopped garden chives
1 to 2 pounds fresh salted-butter (sticks can be used)
Wax paper
Leave butter on the counter until soft enough to work with a wooden spoon.
(do not soften by heat method)
When butter is slightly soft, add your amount of chives desired ( I use 1 cup to 1 pound of butter…(I make 2 pound at a time so I need 2 cups.)
Make sure the chives are clean and dry.
(When washing chives, hold upright with open/cut end up…and spray lightly with water.
Roll in a paper towel to absorb excess moisture…then lay on a clean towel to dry.
When dry, chop and spread out again on a paper towel until ready to use.)
Add butter and chives together in a no-reactive bowl and with a wooden spoon work the two until chives are well distributed….only takes a few minutes.
Divide into 2 or 4 amounts (depending on amount you are making.) onto sections of wax paper…
With the palm of your hand …roll back and forth until you’ve formed a neat roll into the size you want….
Roll up into the same sheet of wax paper, fold ends under and place in a freezer bag /lay flat until frozen….
Can be stored in freezer for 6 months or longer…
Too use, just unwrap, cut off what you need and return to freezer.
Slices easily and softens quickly.
For those of us living in the warmer climates, most have or will have very soon a fresh supply of Chive-Onion and Garlic….
Great cooking/dining tip…make this butter and keep in the freezer, it is good on everything.
Adds that gourmet flavor to the simplest of dishes.
Sounds yummy. I just planted chives and garlic. My daughter thought I was nuts planting so early. Chives are up. Garlic is showing green tops. YUMMINESS coming soon.