Flavored Butters for Corn on the Cob submitted by Michelle LaMotte Johnston

Avocado Butter: Mash 1 small ripe avocado.  Season with Chili powder, salt, black pepper, a pinch of cumin, and a dash of lime juice.
Bacon Butter: Beat 1/4 C unsalted butter until creamy.  Beat in some minced cooked bacon, a pinch of red pepper flakes, to taste.  Use immediately or shape into a block and chill until firm.
Herb Butter:  Beat 1/4 ...C unsalted butter until creamy.  Beat in your favorite herbs, minced, such as thyme, chives, savory, oregano, or italian parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.  Use Immediately or shape into a block and chill until firm.