Scrambled Eggs

This super quick and easy meal is transformed when butter is entered into the equation. Instead of starting with oil, melt some butter in the pan in which you’ll be scrambling the eggs. Having the eggs cooked in this way produces some seriously creamy and smooth results. 

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Steak

Steak is already very luxurious, so maybe you’re thinking there’s no need to add butter as well. But once you try the difference you won’t think twice in the future. You’ll want to start with a bit of oil in the pan for the steak to begin frying in, as the butter would likely burn at this stage. However, once the steak has been cooking for a few minutes and is starting to brown, this is when the butter should be added – just rub a small amount into the steak and let it melt into it. 

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Mushrooms and Garlic

Mushrooms and garlic is a dream pairing, and works as part of many meals, from big breakfasts to pasta dishes. As perfect as these two are together, the combo reaches new levels when butter joins the picture. Just use it to fry instead of oil. 

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While normal butter is delicious, combining it with herbs and garlic to make an even tastier version of this treat is a great idea. It works especially great when dabbed on top of a nice steak. Here’s how to make it!

Ingredients

• One 4-oz stick of regular, salted butter
• 1 teaspoon fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

• The first thing you will want to do is allow your stick of butter to sit out at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes, or until it becomes soft and malleable.
• Once you have done this, take a sharp knife and cut tiny pieces of fresh basil, thyme, and parsley. Set aside along with your half teaspoon of lemon zest and the garlic butter.
• Place the butter into a bowl, and add the lemon zest and herbs. Mash together and mix with a fork until all of the ingredients are evenly blended together.
• Once you’ve done this, place the garlic herb butter on a piece of wax paper and form into the shape of a stick using the wax paper. Place in the refrigerator and allow to harden and set.
• After doing this, your garlic herb butter is prepared and ready to use!

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Low Heat

Frying butter on high heat is never a good idea because it will burn faster than oil. Turn down the heat and keep a close eye on your butter as you go along.

Pre-Heating

Another good way to prevent your butter from burning is to pre-heat your frying pan before putting it inside, ideally on medium-low or medium heat.

Right Amount

Don’t go overboard when you’re frying foods with butter – using just enough to coat the bottom of your pan is the best idea, and you can swirl it around as it melts.

Perfect Mix

If you don’t mind using oil, as well, you can mix these two together. You should do this if the dish you’re making requires more heat or cooking time, but you still want it to have that signature buttery flavor.

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Movie theater popcorn tastes like butter, so it makes sense to use butter to pop the kernels, right? Well, not exactly, because butter contains water that will make your popcorn soggy. The movie theaters actually make popcorn on coconut or canola oil and later add powdered butter flavoring. You can replicate that idea if you want, or you can make your popcorn using clarified butter. This is the butter that’s been carefully cooked until its water evaporated and it’s a much better option for frying anything and making popcorn.

If you’re not a huge fan of butter, but just want a delicious bowl of popcorn, you can make it with pretty much any oil. Coat the kernels in oil, put the lid on the pot, and leave on medium to high temperature until they start popping. Shake a few times to prevent burning and to help the unpopped kernels fall to the bottom and transfer to your favorite bowl. Season with salt and you’re done!

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You can expect to fall in love with ghee when you first start using it. It’s unlike any other fat. It tastes great and is a perfect choice for cooking because of its high smoke point. Once you buy it or make it, you can keep it in your pantry and use it as needed. 

What’s ghee? Ghee is a type of clarified butter that originates from India. It’s made by simmering the butter, which removes the water and milk solids in it, leaving a product with a high-fat concentration.

Butter typically contains around 20 percent of water, so you’ll need a pound of butter to make 0.8 pounds of ghee. You can use it in any dish you now prepare with butter, from cooking and baking to drizzling over popcorn.

Ghee is a better choice for people sensitive to lactose and it’s considered a healthy choice of fat. Have you tried it yet?

The post Why You Should Be Using Ghee Instead of Butter appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

These are just a part of the health benefits and the reasons why it’s becoming so popular.

It’s The Healthy Substitute For Desserts

There is no need to crave over chocolate or cookies anymore. This butter is an amazing substitute for anything sweet. Add it to your smoothie bowls, to bread, toast, oatmeal and any other sweet meal.

Quality Nutrients

Nuts are rich in healthy nutrients including protein, vitamins, and minerals. Instead of opting for high-sugar alternatives, you can simply spice up your meals with nut butter of your choice.

Healthy Fats

This butter delivers only healthy monounsaturated fats. They are recommended for good heart health and are amazing in the fight against diabetes.

Full Of Fiber

Fiber is an essential part for a healthy diet. You can satisfy the daily needs by eating either almond, peanut, hazelnut, walnut or any other type of butter. You will still be enjoying the sweet flavor while being good to your body.

The post Here’s Why Nut Butter Is The Next Food Craze appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Refrigerated

Refrigerating your butter will, in fact, keep it fresher for longer. Most kinds of butter can be kept anywhere from 6-9 months in the fridge, which gives it a pretty long shelf life.

On top of that, there are some recipes, such as pastry and biscuits, which need cold butter in order to form crispy layers. It is however very annoying when you need it immediately for things like toast.

Left Out

The shelf life of butter left out on the counter is significantly less than one that is refrigerated — only 2 weeks. However, if you are someone who bakes a lot of cookies, where you need to cream butter, or someone who loves butter on toast, this might be the best option for you. Just make sure it is covered and you are good to go.

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Coconut Butter

This is a healthy and delicious butter alternative. If you prefer to avoid lactose and those extra calories, you should definitely opt for coconut butter. It has the ability to prevent and fight inflammation, and boost the immune system.

Applesauce

Applesauce will not only make your meals healthier, but it will also give the baked goods a special hint of taste. You can use it in a number of recipes without having to worry if it will be a good butter substitute. The best thing about applesauce is that it’s rich in Vitamin C, and provides a sweet taste to the cooking without adding calories.

Avocado

Avocado is one of the most talked-about fruits at the moment. And the whole craze is because of its many benefits to the health. First of all, it contains numerous essential vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin K, B2, B3, B5, magnesium, potassium, iron, folic acid and more.

Prune Puree

When it comes to healthy butter alternatives for baking, prune puree should be somewhere on top of your list. The best way to use it is for sweet baked goods such as cookies, muffins, cakes, and brownies.

The post Best Butter Alternatives For Baking appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Scrambled Eggs

This super quick and easy meal is transformed when butter is entered into the equation. Instead of starting with oil, melt some butter in the pan in which you’ll be scrambling the eggs. Having the eggs cooked in this way produces some seriously creamy and smooth results. 

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Sergio Guetg (@sergioguetg)

Steak

Steak is already very luxurious, so maybe you’re thinking there’s no need to add butter as well. But once you try the difference you won’t think twice in the future. You’ll want to start with a bit of oil in the pan for the steak to begin frying in, as the butter would likely burn at this stage. However, once the steak has been cooking for a few minutes and is starting to brown, this is when the butter should be added – just rub a small amount into the steak and let it melt into it. 

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by The Toasty Kitchen (@thetoastykitchen)

Mushrooms and Garlic

Mushrooms and garlic is a dream pairing, and works as part of many meals, from big breakfasts to pasta dishes. As perfect as these two are together, the combo reaches new levels when butter joins the picture. Just use it to fry instead of oil. 

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Timaree Hagenburger, MPH, RDN (@_thenutritionprofessor)

The post 3 Times When Cooking With Butter is a Game Changer appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

While normal butter is delicious, combining it with herbs and garlic to make an even tastier version of this treat is a great idea. It works especially great when dabbed on top of a nice steak. Here’s how to make it!

Ingredients

• One 4-oz stick of regular, salted butter
• 1 teaspoon fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

• The first thing you will want to do is allow your stick of butter to sit out at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes, or until it becomes soft and malleable.
• Once you have done this, take a sharp knife and cut tiny pieces of fresh basil, thyme, and parsley. Set aside along with your half teaspoon of lemon zest and the garlic butter.
• Place the butter into a bowl, and add the lemon zest and herbs. Mash together and mix with a fork until all of the ingredients are evenly blended together.
• Once you’ve done this, place the garlic herb butter on a piece of wax paper and form into the shape of a stick using the wax paper. Place in the refrigerator and allow to harden and set.
• After doing this, your garlic herb butter is prepared and ready to use!

The post Herb Garlic Butter is a Perfect Compliment for Steaks appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Low Heat

Frying butter on high heat is never a good idea because it will burn faster than oil. Turn down the heat and keep a close eye on your butter as you go along.

Pre-Heating

Another good way to prevent your butter from burning is to pre-heat your frying pan before putting it inside, ideally on medium-low or medium heat.

Right Amount

Don’t go overboard when you’re frying foods with butter – using just enough to coat the bottom of your pan is the best idea, and you can swirl it around as it melts.

Perfect Mix

If you don’t mind using oil, as well, you can mix these two together. You should do this if the dish you’re making requires more heat or cooking time, but you still want it to have that signature buttery flavor.

The post Useful Tips to Follow When You’re Frying Foods With Butter appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Movie theater popcorn tastes like butter, so it makes sense to use butter to pop the kernels, right? Well, not exactly, because butter contains water that will make your popcorn soggy. The movie theaters actually make popcorn on coconut or canola oil and later add powdered butter flavoring. You can replicate that idea if you want, or you can make your popcorn using clarified butter. This is the butter that’s been carefully cooked until its water evaporated and it’s a much better option for frying anything and making popcorn.

If you’re not a huge fan of butter, but just want a delicious bowl of popcorn, you can make it with pretty much any oil. Coat the kernels in oil, put the lid on the pot, and leave on medium to high temperature until they start popping. Shake a few times to prevent burning and to help the unpopped kernels fall to the bottom and transfer to your favorite bowl. Season with salt and you’re done!

The post How to Make Buttery Movie Theater Popcorn appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

You can expect to fall in love with ghee when you first start using it. It’s unlike any other fat. It tastes great and is a perfect choice for cooking because of its high smoke point. Once you buy it or make it, you can keep it in your pantry and use it as needed. 

What’s ghee? Ghee is a type of clarified butter that originates from India. It’s made by simmering the butter, which removes the water and milk solids in it, leaving a product with a high-fat concentration.

Butter typically contains around 20 percent of water, so you’ll need a pound of butter to make 0.8 pounds of ghee. You can use it in any dish you now prepare with butter, from cooking and baking to drizzling over popcorn.

Ghee is a better choice for people sensitive to lactose and it’s considered a healthy choice of fat. Have you tried it yet?

The post Why You Should Be Using Ghee Instead of Butter appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

These are just a part of the health benefits and the reasons why it’s becoming so popular.

It’s The Healthy Substitute For Desserts

There is no need to crave over chocolate or cookies anymore. This butter is an amazing substitute for anything sweet. Add it to your smoothie bowls, to bread, toast, oatmeal and any other sweet meal.

Quality Nutrients

Nuts are rich in healthy nutrients including protein, vitamins, and minerals. Instead of opting for high-sugar alternatives, you can simply spice up your meals with nut butter of your choice.

Healthy Fats

This butter delivers only healthy monounsaturated fats. They are recommended for good heart health and are amazing in the fight against diabetes.

Full Of Fiber

Fiber is an essential part for a healthy diet. You can satisfy the daily needs by eating either almond, peanut, hazelnut, walnut or any other type of butter. You will still be enjoying the sweet flavor while being good to your body.

The post Here’s Why Nut Butter Is The Next Food Craze appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Refrigerated

Refrigerating your butter will, in fact, keep it fresher for longer. Most kinds of butter can be kept anywhere from 6-9 months in the fridge, which gives it a pretty long shelf life.

On top of that, there are some recipes, such as pastry and biscuits, which need cold butter in order to form crispy layers. It is however very annoying when you need it immediately for things like toast.

Left Out

The shelf life of butter left out on the counter is significantly less than one that is refrigerated — only 2 weeks. However, if you are someone who bakes a lot of cookies, where you need to cream butter, or someone who loves butter on toast, this might be the best option for you. Just make sure it is covered and you are good to go.

The post Where Should You Keep Butter? appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Coconut Butter

This is a healthy and delicious butter alternative. If you prefer to avoid lactose and those extra calories, you should definitely opt for coconut butter. It has the ability to prevent and fight inflammation, and boost the immune system.

Applesauce

Applesauce will not only make your meals healthier, but it will also give the baked goods a special hint of taste. You can use it in a number of recipes without having to worry if it will be a good butter substitute. The best thing about applesauce is that it’s rich in Vitamin C, and provides a sweet taste to the cooking without adding calories.

Avocado

Avocado is one of the most talked-about fruits at the moment. And the whole craze is because of its many benefits to the health. First of all, it contains numerous essential vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin K, B2, B3, B5, magnesium, potassium, iron, folic acid and more.

Prune Puree

When it comes to healthy butter alternatives for baking, prune puree should be somewhere on top of your list. The best way to use it is for sweet baked goods such as cookies, muffins, cakes, and brownies.

The post Best Butter Alternatives For Baking appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.