Recipe: Garlic-chive cream

Garlic-chive creamTotal time: 10 minutesServings: Makes about 1 1/2 cupsNote: From Josef Centeno.1 cup crème fraîche 1/4 cup buttermilk2 cloves garlic, minced3 tablespoons thinly sliced chives 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepperIn the bowl of a standing mixer -- or in a large bowl, using a hand-held mixer -- whip the crème fraîche until light and airy. Stir in the buttermilk, garlic, chives, lemon zest and juice. Season with one-fourth teaspoon salt and a couple grinds of black pepper, or to taste. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving. This will keep, refrigerated, for one day.Each tablespoon: 22 calories; 0 protein; 1 gram carbohydrate; 0 fiber; 2 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 4 mg. cholesterol; 32 mg. sodium.