Basil Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. loosely packed fresh basil leaves
3/4 lb. butter, softened (no substitutes)
1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. white pepper

Preparation

In a food processor, chop the basil. Add butter, lemon juice and pepper. Blend until smooth. Drop by 1/2 tablespoon onto a cookie sheet. Freeze.
Remove from cookie sheet and store in freezer bags.
Use to flavor chicken, fish or vegetables.
Yields 4 dozen butter balls.