Really Good Croutons

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Of course you can buy pre-made croutons, but when these are sooo good, why would you?

4 cups torn bread pieces: French, sour dough – up to you

¼ cup butter

1 tablespoon garlic powder

Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper

¼ cup finely chopped curly parsley

• Toss bread in a dry, medium hot non-stick pan until getting toasty – about 5 minutes

• Then add the butter, garlic powder, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper and parsley

• Continue mixing until all croutons are coated – 2 to 3 minutes

• Serve 

FINLANDIA GINGER SCALLOPS

Butter, scallops & ginger - this is truly a magical combination.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 9 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons Finlandia butter*
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped
• 1 pound large fresh scallops, about 12
• Canola oil
• Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine butter, ginger and green onion in a small bowl – mix well and set aside
2. Lightly oil room temperature scallops and season with salt, pepper and put in a hot non-stick pan
3. When scallops are golden brown on bottom – after about a minute and a half, flip over and add the butter
4. While they cook on the second side, baste the scallops with the melting butter – and when done…
5. Plate on top of rice and drizzle with more of the butte.

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*Finlandia Butter can be found at Vons, Albertsons and Safeway. Finlandia Cheeses are also available, in Southern California at Costco and other fine retailers.

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Finlandia Napoleons

Wait till you see how easy and crazy delicious these are. Made with #Finlandia Creamy Gourmet Cheese.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• Finlandia Sweet Lemon Creamy Gourmet Cheese*
• Raspberry jam
• Powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375

2. Roll out a defrosted sheet of puff pastry to make it approximately 30% larger, and poke all over with a fork 

3. Then cut into 2” x 3” rectangles, place on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown,15-20 minutes - remove and let cool
4. Using Finlandia Sweet Lemon Creamy Gourmet Cheese spread a 1/8” inch layer on one rectangle, top with another rectangle, add another layer of cheese and finally a layer of raspberry jam – 
5. To serve, add a final dusting of powdered sugar.

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*Finlandia Butter can be found at Vons, Albertsons and Safeway. Finlandia Cheeses are also available, in Southern California at Costco and other fine retailers.

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PASTA 2 WAYS

Plain pasta for kids is made even better with Finlandia butter.  And for the bigger kids, try this version with Finlandia Classic Creamy Gourmet Cheese & vermouth. 

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NOODLES WITH FINLANDIA CLASSIC CREAMY GOURMET CHEESE

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 8 oz pasta: spaghetti, fettuccini, linguini – whatever your fav is

• 1/4 cup butter

• 4 oz Finlandia Classic Creamy Gourmet Cheese*

• 1 oz dry vermouth

• 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan

• Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper

• Parsley for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook noodles in boiling, salted water, stirring occasionally until done, about 8 minutes

2. While they cook, melt Finlandia butter* with Finlandia Classic Creamy Gourmet Cheese* in a small pot until mixed, then add parmesan and vermouth- stir until smooth

3. Season with salt & pepper

4. Drain noodles and toss with the sauce, and a sprinkle of parsley. Serve.

Plain Butter Noodles
 

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 8 oz pasta: spaghetti, fettuccini, linguini – whatever your fav is

• 1/3 cup Finlandia butter*

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Shredded parmesan cheese, to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook noodles in boiling, salted water, stirring occasionally until done, about 8 minutes

2. Drain, return to pot and immediately add butter, salt and pepper

3. If using Parmesan, add it now

4. Mix well and serve

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*Finlandia Butter can be found at Vons, Albertsons and Safeway. Finlandia Cheeses are also available, in Southern California at Costco and other fine retailers.

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Finlandia Black Garlic Flatbread

The beauty of this recipe is that it can be adapted to any flatbread, pizza or even sliced loaf of bread – like a baguette. Because once you know how much to spread on, you can do it with anything. 

Serves: 2-4 people
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 flatbread, any size will do
• Finlandia Black Garlic Creamy Gourmet Cheese
• 4-6 tablespoons Basil Pesto
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded 

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
2. Spread about a 1/8 inch layer of the Finlandia Black Garlic Creamy Gourmet Cheese on the flatbread
3. Add a thin layer of the pesto on top of that
4. Sprinkle a small amount of the red pepper flakes on top, and finish with a light sprinkling of the shredded Parmesan
5. Bake until beginning to get golden brown – 15-20 minutes
6. Remove, slice and serve
7. Repeat

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*Finlandia Butter can be found at Vons, Albertsons and Safeway. Finlandia Cheeses are also available, in Southern California at Costco and other fine retailers.

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Butter Potatoes

The simple potato is pretty darn good by itself. But, when some delicious Finlandia butter* is added… look out. 

Serves: 3-4 people
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound small new potatoes
• Kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper
• ¼ cup Finlandia butter*, softened
• Kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper
• 1-2 teaspoons fresh thyme

DIRECTIONS

1. Put potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water and add 1 tablespoon of salt
2. Bring to a boil, lower the heat slightly and cook until potatoes can easily be pierced with a fork – about 15 minutes then drain well – set aside
3. Melt butter in a heavy pan, add potatoes and toss carefully making sure potatoes are covered with butter
4. Season with salt, pepper and add thyme – mix through and serve.

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*Finlandia Butter can be found at Vons, Albertsons and Safeway. Finlandia Cheeses are also available, in Southern California at Costco and other fine retailers.

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Steamed Artichokes

Weird looking? Yes. Simple to cook? Yes.  Delicious? Oh hell yes!

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 or 3 artichokes, approximately 1 for every 2 people

• ½ stick butter

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 1 sprig fresh thyme

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut the stem off the bottom of each artichoke so it will sit flat, and about 1 inch off the top of each

2. Then cut the point off each leaf (to keep you & your guests from getting poked)

3. Place artichokes in large steamer with about 3 inches of water below, cover with a lid and steam about 45 minutes, or until you can pull off a leaf off easily

4. While it cooks, melt the butter in a small pot with a minced clove of garlic, lemon juice and a thyme

5. Put artichokes on a serving plate with a bowl of the dipping butter beside.

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Lemon Butter Sauce

Makes about 1/3 cup
Prep time: 2 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 7 minutes

Really... do you need to hear anything more than just lemon & butter? 
I think not – though if you did, shallots & parsley are the rest of it. 

INGREDIENTS

• ¼ cup lemon juice
• Pinch Kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped
• ¼ stick cold Finlandia butter*, cut into cubes
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

DIRECTIONS

1. Warm a small pan over medium-high heat and add lemon juice and shallot
2. Cook until reduced by approximately ½, then add butter 
3. Slowly swirl butter into the mixture until thickened, season with salt and add parsley
4. Stir to mix and serve

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*Finlandia Butter can be found at Vons, Albertsons and Safeway. Finlandia Cheeses are also available, in Southern California at Costco and other fine retailers.

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Herbed Butter Chicken

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

I know what you're thinking, and if you thinking buttery, delicious and amazing… you're right. If that's not what you're thinking, maybe you should try this first.

INGREDIENTS

• ¼ cup Finlandia butter*, room temperature
• ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley, 4 tablespoons
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 chicken breasts
• Olive oil
• Kosher salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat grill to high
2. Put butter, parsley & black pepper in a small bowl and mix well to combine – set aside
3. Place chicken breasts one at a time into a zip lock bag, add a little olive oil to each side and close bag
4. Using something heavy like a bottle of olive oil or vodka (my favorite btw) pound them carefully to an even thickness - approx 1/2'' thick
5. Remove from bag, season each breast well with Kosher salt and put on hot grill
6. Place chicken on the heated grill, cook approximately 3 minutes then turn 45 degrees to create cross hatch marks – cook another 2 minutes
7. Flip chicken over and spread another tablespoon of butter mixture on each breast
8. Cook until bottom is just cooked, then flip and give the top side a coating of butter
9. Take chicken off grill, brush with softened butter one last time and serve – in a sandwich, sliced on some pasta or use on a salad.

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*Finlandia Butter can be found at Vons, Albertsons and Safeway. Finlandia Cheeses are also available, in Southern California at Costco and other fine retailers.

Grilled Vegetables

Serves: 4-6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Grilled veggies - good.  Grilled veggies with herb butter – tremendous.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 red peppers, cored and cut into 2 inch slices
• 2 yellow peppers, cored and cut into 2 inch slices
• 1 red onion cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
• 1 pound asparagus, thick ends removed
• ½ cup Finlandia butter*, diced
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon each fresh thyme, rosemary and parsley, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• Salt & fresh ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat grill to medium high
2. Combine butter, mustard, herbs, garlic & salt and pepper in a small pot, and stir over medium until melted and well blended – keep warm
3. Grill vegetables, brushing with herb butter until done – being sure to baste once more before serving.

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*Finlandia Butter can be found at Vons, Albertsons and Safeway. Finlandia Cheeses are also available, in Southern California at Costco and other fine retailers.

Crazy Good Garlic Bread

Makes one loaf – and a damn good one at that

1/2 cup butter, room temperature

6 cloves garlic, finely crushed

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan

1 bunch green onions, white & light green parts only, finely chopped

1 /3 cup chopped curly parsley

1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

1 loaf French or sourdough bread

• Preheat oven to 425

• Put garlic & butter in a large bowl, mix well then add the Parmesan, green onions, parsley and salt - combine everything

• Cut loaf in half lengthwise and spread mixture on each cut side

• Place on baking sheet and put in oven about 6 minutes

• Turn oven to broil, then put loaves back in about 6-8 inches away from the heat until bread is beautifully golden brown and bubbly

• Slice into 2 inch pieces and serve