Winter

Roasted Poblano Ranch Dressing

Dreamy Lilikoi Cheesecake Bars with Macadamia Shortbread Crust (Hawaiian Passion Fruit)

25-Minute Spicy Pasta alla Vodka (From-Scratch & Fuss-Free!)

Creamy-Dreamy Individual Tiramisu Cups

Restaurant-Worthy Chicken Marsala Fettuccine with Mushrooms

Garlic Lover’s Garlic Bread with Parmesan Cheese

Mom’s Takeout-Worthy Vegetable Stir Fried Noodles (20 Minutes)

Middle-of-Winter Creamy Tomato Soup (Canned Tomatoes)

Damn Good Turkey Chili with Beans & Beer (Thick & Hearty!)

Fluffiest Chai Cinnamon Rolls with Espresso Cream Cheese Icing

Homemade Crepe Manicotti with Spinach Ricotta Filling

Slowly Braised Beef Osso Buco (Restaurant-Worthy!)

Extra-Crispy Roasted Smashed Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan (4 Ingredients)

“Lump of Coal” Bittersweet Chocolate Cookies

Seriously Caramelized Roasted Carrots (Never Mushy!)

Blow-Your-Mind Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes (8 Ingredients)

Absolutely Unreal Creamed Spinach with Boursin (20 Minutes)

Crispy-Edged Stuffing Muffins aka, Stuffins! (Individual Portions)

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

Bucatini all’Amatriciana (25 Minutes)

Thick and Chewy Chai Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Chai Glaze

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

One-Minute Homemade Taco Seasoning

Juicy Baked Pesto Meatballs (Turkey or Chicken)

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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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