Compound Butter Recipe

One of the easiest ways to transform an ordinary dish into something truly sublime is with a simple preparation called "compound butter."

Known in French cuisine as Beurre Maître d'Hôtel and often referred to as "hotel butter," compound butter is nothing more than ordinary butter with some sort of flavoring or seasoning ingredient — such as fresh herbs, chopped shallots or lemon juice — added to it. It's particularly delicious served atop a grilled strip steak.

So if you'd like an easy way to bring a classic touch to a familiar steak, grilled fish or vegetable dish, this Compound Butter Recipe might be just what you're looking for.