Stories

Three servings of french onion soup pasta fill three separate white pasta bowls arranged atop a white and gray marble surface. A spoon rests inside two of the bowls and a piece of crusty bread rests a top one of the bowls. The bowls are surrounded by two glasses of white wine, a piece of crusty bread, and a small white ceramic bowl filled with fresh thyme. One blue and white striped linen napkin rests underneath one of the bowls.

French Onion Pasta with Braised Beef & Caramelized Onions Story

This French onion pasta has the main components of the iconic soup covered, but the addition of fall apart tender braised beef & al dente pasta makes it a full-on meal. Comfort food at its finest!

Chimichurri Sauce Story

This simple chimichurri adds just the right amount of bright & vibrant flavor to any dish! Made with fresh herbs & a few pantry ingredients, this chimichurri recipe is versatile & so simple to make!

Baked gnocchi plated on a speckled ceramic plate, topped with fresh basil, ground black pepper, & crushed red pepper flakes. A silver fork rests on the plate & the plate sits atop a creamy white surface, next to a striped blue & white linen napkin, a small plate with with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, a glass of white wine, & a bunch of fresh basil.

Baked Gnocchi with Sausage & Kale Story

Pillowy tender gnocchi bake in a tomato sauce loaded with sausage, veggies, & greens. This cozy baked gnocchi tastes like it’s simmered all day but it’s an easy, one-pot recipe ready in 40 minutes!

A chicken al pastor taco on a speckled ceramic plate, topped with thinly sliced jalapeno & cotija cheese. The taco is surrounded by 3 other al pastor tacos, a small bowl of mashed avocado, fresh cilantro leaves & lime wedges.

Chicken Al Pastor Story

Chicken al Pastor is made with an earthy, citrusy & sweet al pastor marinade & baked on a sheet pan with pineapple until juicy & tender. Finish under the broiler for a crisp & caramelly finish.

Mascarpone pasta shown in a speckled ceramic bowl, topped with sliced almonds and parmesan cheese. The bowl sits atop a white surface, next to a striped blue linen napkin, a small bowl of sliced almonds, 2 gold forks, a small bowl of parmesan cheese, & a second bowl of pasta.

Springtime Mascarpone Pasta with Chicken & Asparagus Story

The best spring ingredients - shallots, garlic, asparagus, sweet peas - are tossed with perfectly al dente pasta in a homemade mascarpone pasta sauce. Weeknight or date night perfection!

A close up of braised pot roast with vegetables are plated for serving atop a white platter. A silver spoon for serving rests alongside the finished roast on the platter and the roast has been garnished with fresh herbs. The platter sits atop a creamy white textured surface with a blue and white striped linen napkin and a small wooden pinch bowl filled with fresh thyme surrounding the platter.

Braised Pot Roast Story

Super flavorful braised beef & and extra large portion of vegetables roast together for a seriously rich, fall-apart tender & super easy pot roast. The ultimate comfort food meal!

Hawaiian style beef stew over sticky rice in a large bowl, which sits atop a light blue surface next to a checkered linen napkin, a spoon, & a second bowl of Hawaiian beef stew.

Hawaiian Beef Stew Story

A tangy & rich tomato gravy simmers with onions, carrots, potatoes, & beef until fall-apart tender. Serve it over rice for a true taste of the islands. Hawaiian comfort food perfection!

Broiled salmon served over brown rice with summer veggies and capered lemon dill sauce drizzled over top in a white ceramic bowl. The bowl sits atop a white textured surface with a blue and white striped linen napkin placed underneath. Lemon wedges and a small bowl filled with more capered lemon dill sauce surround the bowl at center.

Sheet Pan Salmon & Veggies Story

Sheet pan lovers, this one is for you! With perfectly cooked salmon, tender-yet-charred veggies, & an irresistible lemon caper dill sauce, this sheet pan salmon & veggies is a one-pan dinner dream!

Favorite Meatless Recipes

A round-up of our favorite vegetarian & vegan PWWB recipes! From tacos & soups to salads & creamy pastas, we've got your lent, meatless Mondays & plant-based dinners covered!

Close up of Thai green curry chicken in 2 bowls with fluffy white rice, topped with fresh cilantro & Thai basil. The bowls sit atop a light blue surface, next to lime wedges, fresh herbs, & a checkered blue & white linen napkin.

Thai-Style Green Curry Story

Bright, fresh flavors meet cozy comfort food in this curry! Garlicky & gingery chicken thighs simmer with bell peppers & onions in a creamy coconut green curry sauce. Ready in under 45 minutes!

Hi there, I'm Jess!

If there’s 1 thing to know about me, it’s this: I am head-over-heels in love with food. I’m on a mission to make weeknight cooking flavorful, fast, & fun for other foodies, & PWWB is where I share foolproof recipes that deliver major flavor with minimal effort. Other true loves: pretty shoes, puppies, Grey’s Anatomy, & my cozy kitchen in Minneapolis, MN.