Picante new mexican herb butter

1 batch

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3Garlic cloves; minced
1Ancho chili toasted and ground stems and seeds removed or-
4teaspoonsNew Mexico chili powder
3tablespoonsCilantro; freshly chopped
2teaspoonsMexican oregano freshly chopped
3tablespoonsPecans; lightly toasted chopped
1tablespoonGold tequila or lime juice
1tablespoonFreshly grated Parmesan
¼poundsButter; softened

Directions

With a wooden spoon, gently blend all ingredients in a bowl. The butter turns a lovely pumpkin color. Freezes well.

Hutson writes: "Delicious over corn on the cob or squash as well as with grilled chicken or steaks." From Lucinda Hutson's "Four Mexican Herbs" article in "The Herb Companion." Aug./Sept. 1989, Vol. 1, No. 6. Pg. 31. Typed for you by Cathy Harned. Submitted By CATHY HARNED On 11-29-94