Noodles in Fairy Butter (Recipe for April Fools Day): 4 egg yolks, hard-cooked 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup sweet butter, softened 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried sweet basil 2 Tablespoons orange flower water 1 lb noodles, cooked 1 orange, sliced Beat the egg yolks, sugar, butter, thyme, basil and orange water in a small bowl until smooth. Mix enough of the butter with the hot noodles to coat them with a golden-yellow colour. Garnish with orange slices. Notes: Whenever possible, use fresh rather than dried herbs. This is a recipe from the England, in the 1700s. The notes indicate "This is a sweet side dish which, with its bright colour and scent, inspires thoughts of spring frolic, abundant buttercups and pranks by the Fey. People of the Middle Ages loved sweetened or spiced butter, especially honey or sage butter. Recipe From: A Kitchen Witch's Cookbook. |