compound butter
Butter with additions
Compound butter is butter mixed with herbs, spices, citrus, or other flavorings.
It's typically rolled into a log, chilled, and sliced to top steaks, fish, or vegetables: a pat of garlic-herb compound butter melting over the steak.
The technique transforms plain butter into a quick finishing sauce.
Struck repeatedly, or defeated
- softenedMade less severe
- blendedMixed into uniformity
- herbedFlavored with aromatic plants
- flavoredGiven added taste
spiced · clarified · creamed · mixed · infused · rolled · chilled · piped
Pungent culinary bulb
- parsleyCulinary herb for garnishing
- chiveMild onion-family herb
- rosemaryFragrant culinary evergreen
- thymeAromatic culinary herb
sage · basil · dill · tarragon · shallot · lemon · anchovy · truffle
Restaurant floor manager
- fine diningElegant restaurant experience
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
- bistroInformal small restaurant
- French cuisineCooking from France
Heated bread; glass-raising honor
- baguetteElongated crusty loaf
- crusty breadBaked good with firm shell
- croissantLayered crescent-shaped pastry
- sourdoughWild-yeast bread starter
ciabatta · focaccia · brioche · dinner roll · breadstick · crumpet · scone · crostini
whipped
Struck repeatedly, or defeated
flavored · spiced · clarified · creamed · mixed · infused · rolled · chilled · piped · molded
garlic
Pungent culinary bulb
thyme · sage · basil · dill · tarragon · shallot · lemon · anchovy · truffle · horseradish
maître d'hôtel
Restaurant floor manager
- fine diningElegant restaurant experience
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
- bistroInformal small restaurant
French cuisine · elevated · finishing touch · plating · gastronomy
toast
Heated bread; glass-raising honor
- baguetteElongated crusty loaf
- crusty breadBaked good with firm shell
- croissantLayered crescent-shaped pastry
sourdough · ciabatta · focaccia · brioche · dinner roll · breadstick · crumpet · scone · crostini · naan
steak
Thick beef slice
- pastaShaped wheat dough
- corn on the cobWhole kernel-covered ear
- bastedMoistened while roasting
finishing · melting · searing · basting · pan sauce · topping · glazing · sautéing · deglazing · enriching
compound butterunsalted butter
Dairy fat, no sodium
sweet cream butter · raw butter · cultured butter · clarified butter
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