30 Minutes or Less

Grilled Pesto Shrimp with Burst Tomato Couscous Caprese

Summer Tomato Salad with Charred Corn

Broiled Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies with Capered Lemon Dill Sauce

Quick & Easy Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

Black Bean Tostadas with Charred Corn & Avocado Crema

Marinated Tomato Pasta with Fresh Summer Cherry Tomatoes

Whipped Ricotta Bruschetta with Summer Tomatoes

20-Minute Spiral-Cut Grilled Hot Dogs

Seriously Perfect Grilled Steak (Butter Basted with an Herb Brush!)

Grilled Mushroom Tacos with Chimichurri

Mom’s Hawaiian Mac Salad (25-Minute Macaroni Salad)

Our Go-To Chile-Lime Skillet Chicken Fajitas

Spring Vegetable Salad with Pistachios, Parmesan, & Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

Chicken Sausage Quinoa Skillet (aka Our Fave Back-Pocket Weeknight Dinner!)

Parmesan Pistachio Crusted Chicken

The Infamous Cheddar Bacon Cheese Ball

Crispy-Topped Sourdough Stuffing with Sausage and Mushrooms

Easy Turkey Gravy: Making Homemade Gravy from Turkey Drippings

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

Lemony Garlic Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Charred Green Beans

Grilled Stuffed Pork Chops with Prosciutto & Asiago Cheese

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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