Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 roasted garlic cloves (see Know-how, page 186)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1 scallion, trimmed and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Place the butter, garlic, parsley, scallion, thyme, chives, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender and pulse until well combined and blended, stopping to scrape down the bowl several times as you go.
  • Transfer the mixture to a piece of wax paper, roll it into a log 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter, wrap tightly in plastic, and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour, or for up to 1 week.
  • Slice into thin rounds and use as needed.