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roasted veggie vegan taco salad

mediterranean lamb meatballs meal prep bowls

the reilly family’s dark chocolate peppermint brownies

30-Minute Swirled Cranberry Cornbread Muffins

easy buffalo chicken bacon ranch pizza

weeknight chicken enchiladas with homemade ancho chile enchilada sauce

kale taco salad with roasted jalapeno lime vinaigrette

raspberry dark chocolate chunk scones

february big ass salad challenge: winter glow bowl with spiced chickpeas, roasted cauliflower, pomegranates & curry vinaigrette.

Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus

peanut butter breakfast cookies with dark chocolate chunks

raspberry swirl lemon pound cake

OMG Bars (S’mores Bars with Homemade Vanilla Bean Marshmallow)

summer crostini with prosciutto, goat cheese, & homemade cantaloupe jam

ham & gruyere puff pastry twists with sesame seed & fennel

almond butter shortbread cookies (2 ways)

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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!)

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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