Scallion butter

1 cup softened butter

1/3 cup minced scallions

1/4 teaspoon minced garlic

1 1/2 teaspoons chopped parsley

1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce

1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Blend all the ingredients together; pipe, shape, or store as desired in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or the freezer for up to 3 weeks.Makes 1 cup.

Nutrition values per ounce (2 tablespoons): 170 calories, 19 g fat, 0 carbohydrates, 0 fiber, 0 g protein, 50 mg cholesterol, 210 mg sodium.?Grilling? by the Culinary Institute ofAmerica (2006 Lebhar-Friedman, $35)