Techniques & How-Tos

How to Spatchcock a Turkey: 3-Step Miracle Method for an Extra-Juicy Thanksgiving Bird

How to Cook Pasta Perfectly (Every Single Time!)

How to Make Homemade Pasta (Fresh Pasta Recipe)

Chili-Lime Grilled Whole Chicken with Creamy Charred Jalapeño Sauce (Spatchcock Chicken on the Grill!)

Best-Ever Grilled Pizza Recipe (How to Grill Pizza + Tons of Toppings Ideas!)

Easy to Grill Veggies for Simple Sides and Feel-Good Dinners

Grilling 101: Learn How to Grill this Summer!

Mise En Place Meal Prep (the Restaurant-Approved Meal Prep Secret Every Home Chef Needs to Know!)

Mastering the 2-Zone Method: Using Both Direct & Indirect Heat Grilling for Ultimate Flavor

How to Light A Grill: Step-by-Step Guides for Lighting Gas & Charcoal Grills

How to Clean Your Grill: General Grill Maintenance + How to Deep Clean A Grill

Choosing A Grill: Gas vs. Charcoal Grills (+ Options for Every Budget!)

Must-Have Grilling Equipment: The Best Tools & Gadgets for Grilling at Home

3-Hour Thanksgiving (Complete Guide to an Easy, Flavorful Feast)

rose 101: the ultimate guide to buying (& drinking!) rose wine.

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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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