Meal Prep

Fall Panzanella Salad with Squash and Focaccia Croutons

“Old Fashioned” Bourbon Cranberry Sauce with Orange & Bitters (25 Minutes)

Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes: Classic, Modern, & Make-Ahead

Once-A-Week Ground Chicken Tacos (15 Minutes)

One-Minute Homemade Taco Seasoning

Juicy Baked Pesto Meatballs (Turkey or Chicken)

Zesty Lime Chicken Tostada Salad

Zippy Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette (5 Minutes)

Thick and Creamy Homemade Caesar Dressing (5 Minutes)

Light and Tangy White Balsamic Vinaigrette (5 Minutes)

30-Minute Veggie-Loaded Cold Peanut Noodle Salad

10-Minute Creamy Peanut Sauce or Dressing

Grilled Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

Mom’s Homemade Korean BBQ-Style Beef Bulgogi

Zingy and Tender 10-Minute Raw Asparagus Salad

Cheesy French Onion Galette with Flaky Herb Crust

My Favorite 5-Ingredient Jammy Caramelized Onions with Sherry

Punchy Red Wine Vinaigrette (Ready in 5 Minutes!)

20-Minute Hearty Kale Brussels Sprout Salad

5-Minute Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette

30-Minute Thai-Inspired Red Curry Salmon

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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!)

Pumpkin Pasta alla Vodka

An overhead shot of spiced apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream inside of a white bowl with a dainty brown pattern. A gold fork rests inside of the bowl and the bowl sits atop a creamy white textured surface surrounded by two other servings of apple crisp in a brown and white bowls, a gray linen napkin, and a small white ceramic cup of masala chai tea.

Chai Spiced Apple Crisp

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