1 clove minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (about 1/2 a lemon)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

3 Tablespoons fresh herbs, minced (parsley, chives, tarragon)

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.  Using a spatula makes it much easier to mix thoroughly. 

Place butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap.  Roll the mixture to form a log.

Place in the fridge for about 3-4 hours.  

Once chilled, cut off pats of butter and place on top of anything your are cooking or mix in with pasta.

Notes:

* If you are short on time then place the formed log into the freezer for about 30 minutes and it will be ready to use.

* You can use any combination of flavors you can think of.  Here are a few using 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter:

Lemon/Dill- 1 lemon zested, 1 Tablespoon chopped dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Roquefort/Chive - 1oz. Roquefort cheese, 1 Tablespoon minced chives 1/2 pepper

Jalapeno/Lime- 2 teaspoons finely minced jalapeno (seeds removed), 1 lime zested, 2 teaspoons minced cilantro