Baked

Creamy Make Ahead Sweet Potato Casserole with Streusel Topping

Better-Than-Ziti Baked Rigatoni with Sausage & Ricotta

Creamy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Brown Butter Sage Breadcrumbs

Cozy Autumn Grain Bowls with Maple Cinnamon Vinaigrette

Best-Ever Eggplant Lasagna with Turkey Bolognese

How to Make Stromboli (& 15+ Stromboli Filling Ideas!)

Sweet and Sticky Char Siu Chicken

Baked Honey Sesame Chicken Wings

Cheesy Heirloom Tomato Tarts with Puff Pastry

Broiled Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies with Capered Lemon Dill Sauce

Puff Pastry Breakfast Pizza with Everything Bagel Crust

Easy Baked Manapua (Hawaiian-Style Char Siu Bao)

Lemon Herb Roasted Spatchcock Chicken Over Potatoes

How to Spatchcock a Chicken (Step-by-Step Guide to Butterflied Whole Chicken)

Homemade Char Siu (Roasted Chinese BBQ Pork)

Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Meatballs (Juicy and Tender!)

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Orzo Skillet

Hearty Buffalo Chicken Bowls with Herby Ranch Yogurt Drizzle

Smoky Chipotle Turkey Burger Bowls with Sweet Potato Fries

Heavenly Baked Feta with Olives & Thyme

The gal behind the blog Hi there, I’m Jess!

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!)

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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