Dairy-Free

Green Goddess Pesto Potato Salad

Chopped Grilled Vegetable Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

Lemony Grilled Greek Chicken Wings with Whipped Feta Dip

BBQ Chicken Bowls with Grilled Veggies

Extra-Juicy Grilled Wisconsin Beer Brats

Easy to Grill Veggies for Simple Sides and Feel-Good Dinners

Southwestern Black Bean Quinoa Salad

Zesty Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Jalapeño Pesto

Mom’s Chow Fun (Hawaiian-Style Pork Chow Fun)

Everyday Slaw (a Simple Slaw recipe with TONS of Variations!)

Cashew Crema (Easy Vegan Crema Recipe)

10-Minute Homemade Chimichurri Sauce

Easy Sheet Pan Chicken al Pastor

Easy Hummus Bowls with Chicken Shawarma (or Veggie Shawarma!)

(Quick AF!) Quick Pickled Red Onions – No Boiling Required

Thai-Style Green Curry with Gingery Chicken & Vegetables

Sheet Pan Crispy Chicken Carnitas with Winter Citrus Pico de Gallo

Grandpa Clarence’s Hawaii-Style Beef Stew

Seriously Creamy Porcini Mushroom Risotto

Hearty Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili with Black Beans

Black Bean Quinoa Tacos (with Cilantro Lime Crema!)

The gal behind the blog Hi there, I’m Jess!

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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