1. Kombu butter
This butter is like a standout accessory that turns anything into an outfit.
Grilled king prawns with kombu butter Source: Dan Hong
2. Whipped honey butter
Whip butter and honey together until pale, creamy, light and fluffy. Spread it on all manner of baked goods. Thank yourself.
Apple bread with whipped honey butter Source: Alan Benson
3. Fennel butter
The aromatic, anise-like dimensions of fennel seeds add a little something-something to dishes. This butter can be used with sweet and savoury meals—or just some crusty bread.
Fennel butter Source: Benito Martin
4. Molasses butter
Experience the same sort of excitement of a swirl of caramel through vanilla ice-cream can bring, but with a swirl of molasses through butter.
Grandma’s biscuits with molasses butter Source: Food Network
5. Porcini butter
This chunky, umami-rich spread is extremely versatile. You'll be wishing you made a bigger batch.
Porcini butter. Source: Benito Martin
6. Honey and oregano butter
The sweet and grassy aromas of the countryside, in spreadable form.
Honey & oregano butter Source: Benito Martin
7. Davidson plum butter
Davidson plums are an indigenous Australian ingredient that grows in northern New South Wales and south-eastern Queensland. It has an acidic fruitiness that works well with the creaminess of butter. Together, they are a match made in heaven for grilled scallops and seafood.
Scallops with Warrigal greens and Davidson plum butter Source: Dan Freene
8. Chipotle butter
Smoky chipotle mayo is a popular condiment for grilled seafood, tacos, and pulled pork buns—so why not chipotle butter? It works in the same scenarios as mayo, as well as slathered on barbecue corn and roasted vegetables.
Grilled corn with chipotle butter and manchego. Source: Benito Martin
9. Herb and walnut butter
This butter comes from the Pyrénées region of France, where it's often served with grilled snails—but if snails don't take your fancy, serve it with your preferred grilled meat or vegetable. The walnuts and herbs add bulk and crunch to the butter, so it can be used in place of a sauce.
Snails with herb and walnut butter (escargots aux beurre d’herbes et de noix). Source: Benito Martin
10. Togarashi and wasabi butter
Togarashi is Japanese "seven-spice" blend, which you can buy at Asian grocers, online, or blend your own. Once you have your togarashi seasoning, it's mixed with butter, wasabi (fresh, prepared or powdered), garlic and nori flakes for a flavour bonanza.
11. Truffle butter
Truffles and butter are one of those age-old pairings. You can use truffle butter to fancy up scrambled eggs, pasta, mashed potato, fried mushrooms (for extra earthiness)—or, take it along to a picnic spread with a crusty loaf.
Truffle butter. Source: Adam Gibson
12. Anchovy butter
This tangy and savoury combination of olive oil, garlic, anchovies, butter, white pepper and lemon juice can be used to add a little kick to dishes, mashed potatoes, or a unique element to a sandwich.
Pickled celery, cress and anchovy butter sandwiches. Source: Sharyn Cairns
