Thyme Garlic Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 -3 fresh garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 -2 teaspoon lemon zest

Preparation

Mash the cloves of garlic with salt and transfer to a food processor along with all the other ingredients; process until smooth.
Roll into a 6-inch log in a sheet of plastic wrap twisting the ends closed (if you find that the butter is too soft to roll, place in the fridge until it is a bit firmer but still soft enough to shape into a log).
Chill at least 6 hours to blend flavors before using (overnight is even better).