Techniques & How-Tos

A close-up overhead shot of a wooden spoon stirring caramelized onions in a white skillet. My Favorite 5-Ingredient Jammy Caramelized Onions with Sherry
An overhead shot of a woman's hands massaging kale in a glass bowl atop an off-white surface. How to Massage Kale
An overhead shot of two poached chicken breasts on an off-white stoneware plate. Two forks are shredding one of the chicken breasts into large pieces. The plate sits on an off-white surface, and is surrounded by fresh herbs, a small bowl of salt and a blue and white striped cloth. Perfect-Every-Time Poached Chicken Breasts
An overhead shot of individual grilled ribs on a paper-lined sheet pan atop a white surface. Two bowls of BBQ sauce sit alongside them. Finger Lickin’ Grilled Baby Back Ribs
A close up and macro shot of ahi poke inside of a small ceramic bowl that sits atop a creamy white textured surface. The ahi poke has been garnished with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onion. A small blue and white bowl filled with white rice rests alongside the bowl of tuna poke at center. Shoyu Ahi Poke (Hawaiian Tuna Poke Recipe)
A stack of four glass casserole dishes with gray lids are filled with and labeled as make ahead mashed potatoes, make ahead sweet potato casserole, make ahead green casserole, and make ahead stuffing. A mason jar filled with and labeled as make ahead gravy rests atop the casserole storage dishes. The dishes sit atop a light peach textured surface with a peach background. A red muted linen napkin and Fall colored florals rest in the background. Make Ahead Thanksgiving Guide (Complete with Easy Recipes & Prep Timeline!)
A parchment lined baking sheet rests atop a creamy white textured surface with a blue and white striped linen napkin and two clear glass jars filled with ketchup and mustard rest along The BEST Grilled Hot Dogs (How to Grill Hot Dogs Perfectly, Plus an ALDI Hot Dog Bar!)
How to grill steak, step 6: rest, carve, and serve. Grilled steak rests atop a wood cutting board and has been sliced to reveal medium rare doneness. The steak has been garnished with fresh herbs and a smoky finishing salt. A small wooden pinch bowl filled with smoky finishing salt and loose fresh herbs rest alongside the sliced strips of grilled steak and the cutting board sits atop a creamy white textured surface. Seriously Perfect Grilled Steak (Butter Basted with an Herb Brush!)
Jess of Plays Well With Butter stands on a deck behind a stainless steel Weber Genesis II propane grill. In the background, a blossoming tree & a house with beige siding. 4th Annual PWWB Grilling Series! Your Ultimate Guide to All Things Grilled.
Multiple slices of grilled onion with char marks arranged on a white ceramic plate. The grilled onion is garnished with ground black pepper, kosher salt, & chopped fresh herbs. The plate sits on top of a white & gray marble surface. Perfectly Grilled Onions (How to Grill Onions)
Grilled cauliflower with char marks arranged on a white ceramic plate. The cauliflower is garnished with ground black pepper, kosher salt, & fresh herbs. The plate sits on top of a white & gray marble surface. The Perfect Grilled Cauliflower Steaks (How to Grill Cauliflower)
Slices of grilled bell pepper with char marks arranged on a ceramic plate. The grilled bell peppers are garnished with ground black pepper, kosher salt, & chopped fresh herbs. The plate sits on top of a white & gray marble surface. Easy Grilled Bell Peppers (How to Grill Peppers)
How to Spatchcock a Chicken, step 4: Finish preparing the butterfly chicken. A whole spatchcocked chicken rests with the breast side facing upwards a top a brown piece of parchment paper that sits atop a blue gray textured surface. Lemons, fresh herbs, two pinch bowls filled with kosher salt and ground black pepper, and a bottle of olive oil surround the raw whole chicken. How to Spatchcock a Chicken (Step-by-Step Guide to Butterflied Whole Chicken)
Finished Char Siu pork rests atop a white plastic cutting board atop a creamy white textured surface. The Chinese BBQ pork has been cut into 1/2-inch thick pieces with a chef's knife that sits alongside on the cutting board. A small wooden pinch bowl filled with green onions rests alongside the cutting board. Homemade Char Siu (Roasted Chinese BBQ Pork)
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Garlic Herb Brown Butter sauce fills a gray ceramic bowl. The gnocchi is garnished with fresh sage leaves and freshly grated parmesan cheese. The bowl sits atop a creamy white textured surface with a blue and white striped linen napkin tucked alongside & a parmesan rind & loose fresh herbs surrounding the bowl. Homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Garlic Herb Brown Butter
How to Spatchcock a Turkey, step 4 continued: A whole turkey rests with the turkey breast side facing upwards a top two sheets of brown crumpled parchment paper that sit atop a white cutting board. A lemon, a whole garlic bulb, two sticks of butter, a white ramekin filled with kosher salt, a pair of kitchen shears, and fresh herbs surround the raw whole turkey. How to Spatchcock a Turkey: Step-by-Step Guide to an EASY Thanksgiving Turkey!
A spider strainer is submerged into a white dutch oven filled with boiling water and half-cooked pasta. The spider strainer is used to pick up a handful of Mezzi Rigatoni pasta noodles to check for doneness. The dutch oven sits atop a gas stovetop range. How to Cook Pasta Perfectly (Every Single Time!)
A side angle shot of six bundles of fresh pasta cut into spaghetti noodles are arranged on a small aluminum baking sheet and dusted with semolina flour. The baking sheet sits atop a white textured surface. A light blue napkin & a few stray noodles surround the baking sheet. How to Make Homemade Pasta (Fresh Pasta Recipe)
Grilled spatchcocked chicken with crispy, charred skin, sitting atop a parchment-lined baking sheet surrounded by lime wedges, fresh cilantro, & charred jalapeno sauce. The baking sheet sits atop a light blue surface, surrounded by fresh cilantro leaves. Chili-Lime Grilled Whole Chicken with Creamy Charred Jalapeño Sauce (Spatchcock Chicken on the Grill!)
A close up of slow roasted cherry tomatoes arranged on a sheet pan lined with white parchment paper & sprinkled with fresh herbs. Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes