Spring

Vietnamese-Style Lemongrass Marinade (for Chicken, Beef, and More!)

Sweet and Tangy Maple Balsamic Marinade

Honey Mustard Marinade (for Chicken, Pork, Salmon, and more!)

Beef Bulgogi Bowl with Tender Steak and Rice

Mom’s Homemade Korean BBQ-Style Beef Bulgogi

Grandpa Clarence’s Sour Cream Banana Bread

Zingy and Tender 10-Minute Raw Asparagus Salad

10-Minute Savory-Sweet Grilled Sweet Potatoes

15-Minute Rich & Smoky Grilled Mushrooms

My Favorite 5-Ingredient Jammy Caramelized Onions with Sherry

Fresh Mixed Greens Side Salad (for Steak, Pasta, & More!)

Punchy Red Wine Vinaigrette (Ready in 5 Minutes!)

10-Minute Tender & Crunchy Grilled Broccolini

5-Minute Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette

30-Minute Thai-Inspired Red Curry Salmon

Easy 5-Ingredient Homemade Buffalo Sauce

Perfect-Every-Time Poached Chicken Breasts

Juicy and Tender Lemon Chicken Piccata Meatballs

30-Minute Chicken Fajita Bowls with Avocado Crema

Caramelized Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas (20 Minutes)

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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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