Gluten-Free

fresh mint cold brew iced coffee with dark chocolate swirls

3-Ingredient Toasted Quinoa Dark Chocolate Bark (Homemade Crunch Bars)

5-ingredient chocolate coconut bliss balls

kale taco salad with roasted jalapeno lime vinaigrette

blood orange cold brew iced coffee

february big ass salad challenge: winter glow bowl with spiced chickpeas, roasted cauliflower, pomegranates & curry vinaigrette.

3 ways to use easy slow cooker shredded bbq chicken

Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus

whipped raspberry goat cheese spread

lavender lemonade rosé cocktails

smoky pineapple vanilla bean mezcal margaritas

Guac Cart Guacamole (15 Minutes)

three ingredient weeknight palomas with izze sparkling grapefruit

dirty chai affogato with homemade chai ice cream

medjool dates with almond butter & dark chocolate

mocha protein smoothie with iced coffee & oats

grilled fries with fresh herbs & lemon pesto aioli

hapa fried rice with grilled pineapple, portuguese sausage & salsa verde

bulletproof coffee protein latte

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!)

Pumpkin Pasta alla Vodka

An overhead shot of spiced apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream inside of a white bowl with a dainty brown pattern. A gold fork rests inside of the bowl and the bowl sits atop a creamy white textured surface surrounded by two other servings of apple crisp in a brown and white bowls, a gray linen napkin, and a small white ceramic cup of masala chai tea.

Chai Spiced Apple Crisp

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