Search & filter through all the delicious recipes Plays Well with Butter has to offer! All your PWWB favorites in one spot.
Search & filter through all the delicious recipes Plays Well with Butter has to offer! All your PWWB favorites in one spot.
Ever since publishing this recipe in 2019, this Roasted Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Tacos recipe has earned its spot in over thousands of PWWB readers’ regular dinner rotation. Whether you’re a longtime vegan, new to a plant-based lifestyle, or you’re simply a meat eater looking to add a few more veggie-forward recipes into your meal plan, you’re in for such a treat! What makes this recipe so special is how its components come together to create layers of flavor & texture that make for a particularly satisfying meal: spiced roasted veggies, hearty black beans, irresistibly creamy dairy-free crema, & smoky charred tortillas. A few tips to keep in mind along the way… Roast the veggies on a large sheet pan. Giving the individual pieces a little breathing room allows steam to escape as they cook, resulting in perfectly tender-yet-crisp texture. For best results, blend the cashew crema in a high-speed blender until it’s totally smooth & creamy, which takes a good 45 seconds - 1 minute. Our preferred blender is linked below. Don’t skip charring your tortillas! All the how’s & why’s are detailed in the blog post, above, along an alternate method if you don’t have a gas stovetop. As one of PWWB’s first ever recipes to “go viral,” this roasted veggie tacos recipe holds an extra special place in my taco-loving heart. I hope you love it just as much as we do. ♡
Weeknight cooking doesn’t have to be boring & bland! PWWB’s specialty is weeknight recipes that deliver major flavor without major effort. Here you’ll find our fave everyday recipes. Most take 40 minutes, use 10 ingredients or less & lean heavily on pantry staples, seasonal produce, & simple flavor bomb ingredients. Try our Island-Style Seared Scallops with Mango Salsa, these Grilled Veggie Burrito Bowls, or our Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders!
The easiest juicy & tender baked lamb meatballs, made with panko breadcrumbs, lemon, parsley, oregano & cumin, served on top of a seriously healthy meal prep bowl with lemony Greek roasted potatoes, greens, feta, olives, & homemade Romesco sauce. An easy & satisfying meal prep recipe for lunches all week long!
Ready in under 45 minutes, these Greek-style chicken bowls are a fun & delicious dinner for any night of the week! Serve with homemade tzatziki sauce made with whipped avocado for extra creaminess!
This 5-minute Shawarma Marinade recipe has been loved by thousands of readers! It starts with a homemade shawarma spice blend of aromatic warm spices like cumin, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, and more combined, in a single bowl, with a little bit of lemon and honey. The resulting marinade is a thick paste with concentrated bright, sweet, and spiced flavor – perfect for coating meat or veggies. Use it for easy chicken shawarma hummus bowls, or to marinate lamb, beef, veggies, and more!
Acheive instant flavor with these sauces & condiment recipes! Go-to grilling marinades, staple vinaigrettes & dressings, sauces, pesto & more!
an easy vegetarian breakfast burritos recipe, filled with soft-scrambled eggs, cheese, roasted broccoli, mushrooms & potatoes, & a drizzle of pesto for freshness. pesto roasted veggie vegetarian breakfast burritos are the perfect healthy make-ahead breakfast for weekdays! (meal prep & freezer-friendly)
This 5-minute Chermoula Sauce recipe teaches the steps for making a classic homemade chermoula in a food processor or blender. Using a tested-and-perfected ratio of fresh cilantro, parsley and mint, lemon garlic, select spices, and olive oil. This easy chermoula recipe has perfect texture–it's not too oily or too dry. Drizzle the versatile green sauce over fish, grilled meats or grilled veggies, and so much more!
tahini scotcheroos are an update on the classic no-bake summertime dessert we all know & love! these tahini scotcheroos are an allergy-friendly (gluten free, nut free), easy to make treat & they’re perfect for feeding a crowd!
Healthy, satisfying, & mega-flavorful Hummus Bowls! A grain bowl centered around creamy, dreamy hummus, piled high with homemade chicken shawarma (see Recipe Notes for a vegan roasted veggie shawarma option!), & finished with whatever toppings you love most – quinoa, cabbage, feta, pickled red onions, & more. The perfect easy weeknight dinner & great for meal prep. Easily vegetarian, vegan, & dairy-free.
This 5-minute Chermoula Sauce recipe teaches the steps for making a classic homemade chermoula in a food processor or blender. Using a tested-and-perfected ratio of fresh cilantro, parsley and mint, lemon garlic, select spices, and olive oil. This easy chermoula recipe has perfect texture–it's not too oily or too dry. Drizzle the versatile green sauce over fish, grilled meats or grilled veggies, and so much more!
Healthy, satisfying, & mega-flavorful Hummus Bowls! A grain bowl centered around creamy, dreamy hummus, piled high with homemade chicken shawarma (see Recipe Notes for a vegan roasted veggie shawarma option!), & finished with whatever toppings you love most – quinoa, cabbage, feta, pickled red onions, & more. The perfect easy weeknight dinner & great for meal prep. Easily vegetarian, vegan, & dairy-free.
shredded chicken spring rolls (+ a to die for dipping sauce!) are the perfect summer appetizer for a dinner or lunch! super fresh & super easy to whip up!!
Healthy, satisfying, & mega-flavorful Hummus Bowls! A grain bowl centered around creamy, dreamy hummus, piled high with homemade chicken shawarma (see Recipe Notes for a vegan roasted veggie shawarma option!), & finished with whatever toppings you love most – quinoa, cabbage, feta, pickled red onions, & more. The perfect easy weeknight dinner & great for meal prep. Easily vegetarian, vegan, & dairy-free.
This 5-minute Shawarma Marinade recipe has been loved by thousands of readers! It starts with a homemade shawarma spice blend of aromatic warm spices like cumin, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, and more combined, in a single bowl, with a little bit of lemon and honey. The resulting marinade is a thick paste with concentrated bright, sweet, and spiced flavor – perfect for coating meat or veggies. Use it for easy chicken shawarma hummus bowls, or to marinate lamb, beef, veggies, and more!
This 5-minute Shawarma Marinade recipe has been loved by thousands of readers! It starts with a homemade shawarma spice blend of aromatic warm spices like cumin, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, and more combined, in a single bowl, with a little bit of lemon and honey. The resulting marinade is a thick paste with concentrated bright, sweet, and spiced flavor – perfect for coating meat or veggies. Use it for easy chicken shawarma hummus bowls, or to marinate lamb, beef, veggies, and more!
a simple & healthy three-ingredient dark chocolate bark recipe with toasted quinoa folded throughout a thick layer of dark chocolate and topped with cashews. this superfood dark chocolate bark has it all - plant-based protein, antioxidants, & healthy fats - what more could you want out of a healthy little on-the-go snack or dessert?
This 5-minute Chermoula Sauce recipe teaches the steps for making a classic homemade chermoula in a food processor or blender. Using a tested-and-perfected ratio of fresh cilantro, parsley and mint, lemon garlic, select spices, and olive oil. This easy chermoula recipe has perfect texture–it's not too oily or too dry. Drizzle the versatile green sauce over fish, grilled meats or grilled veggies, and so much more!
I fell in love with pasta bolognese during my time working in a fine dining Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. After much begging, the restaurant's chef taught me how to make it myself at home. The only problem? I didn't always have time for the hours-long simmer required to properly cook a classic bolognese sauce. My solution? Create an equally delicious sauce using a leaner protein – ground turkey. This particular turkey bolognese, which I've lovingly dubbed "fauxlognese," is a recipe I've been making in the past 10+ years since – in fact, it was one of the first recipes we ever shared here on PWWB back in 2016! It's essentially a halfway point between PWWB’s Best-Ever Bolognese (the real-deal restaurant version I fell in love with, made with decadent ingredients like pancetta & slowly simmered for next-level richness) & my Weeknight Bolognese (a quicker cooking recipe with a few shortcut ingredients). It pairs ground turkey with fragrant aromatics & streamlined cooking to create restaurant-worthy richness despite the simmer & leaner protein. It comes together relatively quickly & packs a huge punch of cozy flavor! Once it’s beautifully simmered, all that’s left to do is marry the bolognese sauce with pasta. While tagliatelle or spaghetti might be most traditional, I highly recommend trying bucatini, a tubular spaghetti with the best hearty texture. Finish with some grated parm & a generous sprinkling of finely chopped fresh herbs, & it’s the ultimate comfort food meal. ♡ Happy cooking!
This Greek-inspired Marinade is perfect for giving any meal a little bit of Mediterranean flair! This easy marinade recipe bursts with flavor from tons of garlic, lemon & oregano, & its Greek yogurt base keeps whatever you're marinating completely tender & juicy. It's absolutely perfect as a grilled Greek chicken marinade, or for making Greek-style lamb, pork, or veggies!
An Italian classic with a winter citrus twist! Thinly sliced chicken cutlets are lightly breaded & pan-fried until totally golden brown & perfectly juicy. A simple chicken piccata sauce made with white wine, Meyer lemon juice, garlic, & capers adds a beautiful burst of winter citrus brightness. Serve this Meyer lemon chicken piccata with pasta, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad for a seriously delicious & special dinner that comes together quickly & easily.
Healthy recipes that take things to a whole new level. Bright & colorful healthy recipes with good-for-you-ingredients that do not skimp on taste!
An easy vegan pasta salad with plenty of Southwest flair. Made with black beans, roasted corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, & an easy & creamy cashew southwest dressing. Perfect to make-ahead for parties & quick dinners this summer. You will LOVE this Vegan Southwest Pasta Salad recipe!
Equal parts bubbly, frosty, sweet, & sour, Sgroppino al Limone – a 3-ingredient limoncello and prosecco float – is the ultimate summer cocktail! I first experienced these refreshing after dinner drinks during my time working at a fine dining Italian restaurant. When our owner dined on our patio on warm summer evenings, he’d often skip the dolci menu & sneak behind the bar to make a tray of sgroppino for his family & friends instead. Once I began making them at home, I was pleasantly surprised by how easy they are to prepare. They come together with 3 simple ingredients — Italian liquor, Italian sparkling wine, & sunshiny lemon sorbet – & they're so simple to throw together, even on the warmest nights. It's been my go-to summer dessert drink ever since – the perfect digestif for a hot day! Be sure to check out the blog post, above, for a lot more notes on each of the ingredients, as well as some easy variations (including guidance for a mocktail!). ♡ Happy sipping!
I fell in love with pasta bolognese during my time working in a fine dining Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. After much begging, the restaurant's chef taught me how to make it myself at home. The only problem? I didn't always have time for the hours-long simmer required to properly cook a classic bolognese sauce. My solution? Create an equally delicious sauce using a leaner protein – ground turkey. This particular turkey bolognese, which I've lovingly dubbed "fauxlognese," is a recipe I've been making in the past 10+ years since – in fact, it was one of the first recipes we ever shared here on PWWB back in 2016! It's essentially a halfway point between PWWB’s Best-Ever Bolognese (the real-deal restaurant version I fell in love with, made with decadent ingredients like pancetta & slowly simmered for next-level richness) & my Weeknight Bolognese (a quicker cooking recipe with a few shortcut ingredients). It pairs ground turkey with fragrant aromatics & streamlined cooking to create restaurant-worthy richness despite the simmer & leaner protein. It comes together relatively quickly & packs a huge punch of cozy flavor! Once it’s beautifully simmered, all that’s left to do is marry the bolognese sauce with pasta. While tagliatelle or spaghetti might be most traditional, I highly recommend trying bucatini, a tubular spaghetti with the best hearty texture. Finish with some grated parm & a generous sprinkling of finely chopped fresh herbs, & it’s the ultimate comfort food meal. ♡ Happy cooking!
Creamy Vegan Pasta ready in 25 minutes or less! Perfectly al dente vegan pasta tossed with sautéed bell pepper, broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, and an easy homemade lemony basil creamy vegan pasta sauce made from cashews. The easiest healthy pasta recipe - totally dairy-free, vegan and filled with veggies!
Making chicken, steak, pork chops, or salmon at home has never been easier with this 5-minute Hawaiian-style teriayki marinade recipe made from scratch! A treasured family recipe, my Mom's teriyaki marinade is simple to make and boast bold flavor. For best results, pour the teriyaki sauce over your meat or veggies of choice, and let marinate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Sweet & juicy jumbo sea scallops are seared to gloriously crusty, golden brown perfection, & served on a bed of simple coconut rice with a light & bright tropical mango salsa. A 35-minute tropical vacation, any night of the week!
This 5-minute Shawarma Marinade recipe has been loved by thousands of readers! It starts with a homemade shawarma spice blend of aromatic warm spices like cumin, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, and more combined, in a single bowl, with a little bit of lemon and honey. The resulting marinade is a thick paste with concentrated bright, sweet, and spiced flavor – perfect for coating meat or veggies. Use it for easy chicken shawarma hummus bowls, or to marinate lamb, beef, veggies, and more!
These individual Spanakopita Triangles from Plays Well with Butter are a hearty, satisfying, & modern twist on the traditional Greek dish we all know & love. They are perfect as a party appetizer or light dinner!
Equal parts bubbly, frosty, sweet, & sour, Sgroppino al Limone – a 3-ingredient limoncello and prosecco float – is the ultimate summer cocktail! I first experienced these refreshing after dinner drinks during my time working at a fine dining Italian restaurant. When our owner dined on our patio on warm summer evenings, he’d often skip the dolci menu & sneak behind the bar to make a tray of sgroppino for his family & friends instead. Once I began making them at home, I was pleasantly surprised by how easy they are to prepare. They come together with 3 simple ingredients — Italian liquor, Italian sparkling wine, & sunshiny lemon sorbet – & they're so simple to throw together, even on the warmest nights. It's been my go-to summer dessert drink ever since – the perfect digestif for a hot day! Be sure to check out the blog post, above, for a lot more notes on each of the ingredients, as well as some easy variations (including guidance for a mocktail!). ♡ Happy sipping!
Homemade fried chicken has never been so delicious! This is my all-time favorite Buttermilk Fried Chicken – brined chicken is quickly soaked in buttermilk & dusted with flour before frying in garlic- & fresh herb-infused oil. The resulting fried chicken is absolutely juicy & tender, intensely flavorful, & ridiculously crispy. Absolutely perfect, in absolutely every way!
Equal parts zesty, sweet and spicy, this All-Purpose Marinade recipe hits all of the right notes! Pantry spices like chili powder and smoked paprika add just the right amount of kick to this homemade marinade, while brown sugar lends the perfect amount of sweetness, creating an absolutely crave-worthy caramelized crust on whatever you're grilling. This easy grill marinade is an all-purpose solution for grilling more flavorful chicken, steak, pork, seafood, veggies, and more!
This easy homemade Al Pastor Marinade recipe hits all the right notes – it's earthy, citrusy, and subtly sweet thanks to flavor-forward ingredients, like orange juice, smoky chiles, and achiote. Prepped in a blender in 10 minutes or less, homemade al pastor has never been so easy – use it to make tacos al pastor and more!
The main event! Impressive main dishes & entree recipes using smart techniques & approachable ingredients. Pasta, chicken, vegan entrees, & more!
weeknight palomas with three simple ingredients, perfect for when you need a cocktail without any frills or fuss thanks to the beautiful grapefruit flavor of izze sparkling grapefruit! these weeknight palomas are perfect for whenever you'd like to have some girlfriends over on a whim for some laughs (+ chips & guac, of course). plus…cinco de mayo is right around the corner…#justsayin!
Flaky, buttery homemade scones laced with warm chai spices - cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg - & finished with a sweet maple chai glaze. These Chai Scones with Maple Chai Glaze are festive, flavorful, & perfect for fall, winter, & holiday baking!
My Hawaiian Grandpa's famous Hawaiian Beef Stew. A tangy & rich tomato gravy simmers with onions, carrots, potatoes, & beef until perfectly fall-apart tender. Serve it Hawaiian-style, over rice, for the best comfort food dinner! Slow cooker & Instant Pot directions provided in the Recipe Notes, below.
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This 5-minute Chermoula Sauce recipe teaches the steps for making a classic homemade chermoula in a food processor or blender. Using a tested-and-perfected ratio of fresh cilantro, parsley and mint, lemon garlic, select spices, and olive oil. This easy chermoula recipe has perfect texture–it's not too oily or too dry. Drizzle the versatile green sauce over fish, grilled meats or grilled veggies, and so much more!
A simple & easy 6-ingredient recipe for homemade chai spice mix with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, & allspice. Make a batch to keep on your spice rack for all of your chai spiced fall & holiday baking this year! It also make the perfect homemade gift!
An easy vegan pasta salad with plenty of Southwest flair. Made with black beans, roasted corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, & an easy & creamy cashew southwest dressing. Perfect to make-ahead for parties & quick dinners this summer. You will LOVE this Vegan Southwest Pasta Salad recipe!
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A simple & easy 6-ingredient recipe for homemade chai spice mix with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, & allspice. Make a batch to keep on your spice rack for all of your chai spiced fall & holiday baking this year! It also make the perfect homemade gift!
instant pot chicken cacciatore will be your new favorite weeknight dinner! with tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, & wine, this chicken cacciatore recipe offers all of the rich, traditional flavor of authentic italian “hunter-style” braised chicken, but is made so, so easy by using the instant pot!
Beef cooked with coffee, butter, and a berbere spice blend until tender and served on tacos with a refreshing cantaloupe, mint, and radish salsa.
