Sauces & Condiments

Smoky-Sweet Grilled Pineapple Salsa

Spicy and Sweet Honey Harissa Marinade

Vietnamese-Style Lemongrass Marinade (for Chicken, Beef, and More!)

Sweet and Tangy Maple Balsamic Marinade

Honey Mustard Marinade (for Chicken, Pork, Salmon, and more!)

Korean Bulgogi Marinade (for Beef, Chicken, Pork & More!)

My Favorite 5-Ingredient Jammy Caramelized Onions with Sherry

Punchy Red Wine Vinaigrette (Ready in 5 Minutes!)

5-Minute Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette

Easy 5-Ingredient Homemade Buffalo Sauce

5-Minute Zesty Chili Lime Marinade

5-Minute Creamy Avocado Crema Sauce

Go-To Lemon Basil Pesto Sauce (5 Minutes)

Make Ahead Turkey Gravy (With or Without Drippings)

Grilled Peach BBQ Chicken (+ Smoky Chipotle Peach BBQ Sauce!)

Perfect, Quick and Simple San Marzano Tomato Sauce

10-Minute Lemon Tahini Sauce (+ 3 Recipe Variations!)

Easy Turkey Gravy: Making Homemade Gravy from Turkey Drippings

10-Minute Homemade Mojo Marinade

Tuscan Marinade with Lemon, Garlic & Rosemary

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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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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!)

Braised Short Rib Ragu Pappardelle shown in a pasta bowl, topped with grated parmesan & fresh parsley. The bowl sits atop a black surface surrounded by a small wooden pinch bowl filled with grated parmesan, a gray linen napkin, & a set of silver silverware.

Slowly Braised Short Rib Ragu

Side angle of pumpkin cheesecake with gingersnap crust. The cheesecake is on a small white ceramic plate, topped with drizzly caramel & freshly whipped cream.

Best-Ever Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

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