quick bites make-ahead idea compounding interest pays off again and again compound butter grate 2 teaspoons lime zest and add 1 tablespoon lime chile and 2 tablespoons cilan- tro; add to bowl along with stir until well blended brown sugar compound butter bourbon and 1 teaspoon vanilla until well blended basil compound butter cook 3 slices of bacon until well combined for the final touch spoon butter onto parchment least three hours before using or freeze for up to three months