Valentine & Galentine's Day

Best-Ever Wild Mushroom Vegetable Ragu

Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Meatballs (Juicy and Tender!)

Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Balsamic, Rosemary, and Garlic

Heavenly Baked Feta with Olives & Thyme

One-Skillet French Onion Chicken

Rich & Creamy Cheese Fondue for Two

Parmesan Pistachio Crusted Chicken

Mini Baked Brie Bites (Festive, 3-Ingredient Holiday Appetizer!)

PWWB Haute Dish: Truffled Steak Tater Tot Hotdish

Best-Ever Meatballs: Italian-Style Ricotta Meatballs with Simple Tomato Sauce

Prosecco Butter Poached Shrimp

Seriously Good Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

Our All-Time Favorite Chicken Cacciatore

Lazy Girl Brownies (AKA…How to Make Box Brownies Better!!!)

10-Minute Homemade Chimichurri Sauce

Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Seriously Creamy Porcini Mushroom Risotto

Herb Butter Basted Cast Iron Steak

Seriously Rich & Creamy Christmas Morning Cocoa

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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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