Main Dishes

Rich and Hearty Loco Moco (Local Hawaii Comfort Food)

Finger Lickin’ Grilled Baby Back Ribs

Hawaii-Style Kalbi (Grilled Korean Beef Short Ribs)

Homemade Chicken Wontons with Spicy Chili Oil

Light & Crispy Mochiko Chicken (Hawaii-Style Fried Chicken Thighs)

Mom’s Easy Pork Shumai Dumplings (Siu Mai)

Greek-Inspired Chicken Bowls with Avocado Tzatziki

Crispy Fish Tacos with Cilantro Ranch Slaw

Quick-Baked Shrimp Scampi with White Wine

Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus with Crispy Smashed Potatoes & Lemony Dill Yogurt Sauce

Herbed Chicken Strawberry Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole

Creamy Cauliflower Gnocchi Skillet “Toscana” with Italian Sausage & Kale

Spicy Italian Sausage and Peppers Pasta

Gooey Garlic Herb Mozzarella Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Salmon Taco Bowls with Cilantro Ginger Green Sauce

Castelvetrano Olive Chicken Skillet with Lemon & Shallots

Friday Night Fish Fry with Tartar Sauce

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I’m the flavor-obsessed founder and recipe developer behind Plays Well With Butter! My love of cooking was shaped by years working in fine-dining restaurants, and I’ve spent the past 10+ years exploring how to make exceptional food work for everyday life. Here on PWWB, you’ll find smart techniques and thoroughly tested recipes you’ll be excited to make again and again. So glad you’re here!

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seasonal inspiration

An overhead shot of fall caesar salad inside of a cream colored ceramic bowl that sits atop a creamy white textured surface. The bowl is surrounded by a burnt orange colored linen napkin, a small ceramic bowl filled with shaved parmesan, and a few loose sprigs of fresh thyme. Two gold spoons rest inside of the bowl for serving.

Autumn Caesar Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash Croutons

A bowl of creamy baked butternut risotto topped with shaved parmesan and fresh herbs sits on a green-patterned plate, next to a green napkin, a glass of white wine, and a small dish of cracked black pepper.

Hands-Free Baked Butternut Squash Risotto (No Stirring!)

Pumpkin Pasta alla Vodka

An overhead shot of spiced apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream inside of a white bowl with a dainty brown pattern. A gold fork rests inside of the bowl and the bowl sits atop a creamy white textured surface surrounded by two other servings of apple crisp in a brown and white bowls, a gray linen napkin, and a small white ceramic cup of masala chai tea.

Chai Spiced Apple Crisp

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