Corn on the Cob with Lemon-Paprika Butter

August 12, 2010

When you add flavors to softened butter, it becomes what the culinary world calls “compound butter.” These butters can be used with bread, chicken, meat, rice, and more.

Whenever I serve something with a compound butter, I always have plain butter available as well, so there’s something for everyone, from foodies to picky people.

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