Butter cookies are a holiday classic for a reason: They're delicious, versatile, and the perfect foundation for sugary-sweet frosting. Follow this recipe for a festive Christmas cookie.
When you have some herbs threatening to go past their prime in the crisper drawer, preserve them by making herb butter, which just happens to be an excellent landing pad for a perfectly fried egg.
Simmering the balsamic vinegar both mellows and thickens it. When tossed with the hot pasta and the butter, it forms a smooth, uniquely flavored sauce.