Banana Bread Butter
Servings: 12
2 teaspoons unsalted butter plus ½ cup, at room temperature, divided
1 medium ripe banana, halved lengthwise and crosswise
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Whole-wheat country bread slices, toasted, for serving (optional)
Melt 2 teaspoons butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add banana quarters, cut-side down; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Cook, stirring gently to prevent the bananas from sticking and flipping once, until browned and softened, about 10 minutes. Transfer the caramelized bananas and any liquids to a mini food processor; let cool for 5 minutes.
Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg and the remaining ½ cup softened butter to the bananas in the processor; process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Serve with toast, if desired.
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
Recipe comes from Banana Bread Butter from Eating Well
Lemon Basil Salt
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
½ cup coarse sea salt
Preheat oven to 200°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine 1 cup basil leaves, 1 tablespoon lemon zest and ½ cup sea salt in a food processor; process until the basil is completely incorporated and the salt is uniformly green, about 30 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until crumbly and dry with no damp spots remaining, about 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
Let cool completely on the baking sheet, about 10 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and store in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months.
Recipe comes from Lemon Basil Salt from Eating Well





























