• Recipes
  • out & about
  • my everyday life
  • lists
  • around the home
  • Inspiration
  • Shop
    • Favorites
    • Etsy
  • Portfolio

Appetizers

  • Sausage Bread

  • Spicy Pickled Carrots

  • Sweet Corn Fritters with a salad makes for a healthy summer meal! Find the simple recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Sweet Corn Fritters

  • Host a Homemade Holiday Gift Party with the help of Nugget Markets! Find the recipes to sugar scrubs, infused vodka and vanilla extract on Shutterbean.com!

    Homemade Holiday Gift Party

  • Beet Salad with Poppy Seed and Chive Dressing is a great addition to your Fall & Winter menu! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Beet Salad with Poppy Seed + Chive Dressing

  • Want to impress dinner guests? Make these crispy Italian Fries! A combination of melted cheese and Italian herbs will level up your baked oven fry game. Recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Crispy Italian Fries

  • Baked Stuffed Peppers with Feta and Breadcrumbs is a vegetarian dream! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Baked Stuffed Peppers with Feta

  • Lemon Garlic Roasted Shrimp makes weeknight dinner making EASY. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Lemon Garlic Roasted Shrimp

  • Forget takeout! Make Pork Scallion Wontons at home. They're so easy! Find the recipe at Shutterbean.com

    Pork & Scallion Wontons

VIEW MORE

Beverages

  • Mango Turmeric Smoothie is a great/healthy way to start the day. Coconut milk is the base, making it completely vegan! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Mango Turmeric Smoothie

  • If you're looking for a refreshing non-alcoholic drink, mix this Strawberry Shrub with sparkling water! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Strawberry Shrub

  • Bourbon Sage Cooler- a refreshing cocktail with just the right amount of sweetness. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com in partnership with Nugget Markets!

    Bourbon Sage Cooler

  • Raspberry Frosé made with ingredients from a trip to Nugget Markets. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Raspberry Frosé

  • Spiced Pineapple Rum Toddies

  • DIY Ginger Brew

  • Lemon Ginger Elixir

  • Your holidays will get tropical with Holiday Rum Punch. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Holiday Rum Punch

  • Jasmine Tea Infused Vodka to up your spirit game. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Jasmine Tea Infused Vodka

VIEW MORE

Breads

  • Sausage Bread

  • Chocolate Banana Bread

  • Polenta Cornbread

  • Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding

  • Cranberry Nut Bread is a recipe to pull out during cranberry season! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Cranberry Nut Bread

  • Carrot Ginger Bread is a great way to use leftover carrots. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Carrot Ginger Bread

  • Everyday Pancakes are simple enough to make EVERYDAY. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Everyday Pancakes

  • Italian Pressed Sandwiches for your Summer picnics! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Pressed Italian Sandwiches

  • Ricotta Pancakes with Roasted Strawberries

VIEW MORE

Breakfast

  • Matcha Sesame Granola

  • Sausage Bread

  • Chocolate Banana Bread

  • Sweet Corn Fritters with a salad makes for a healthy summer meal! Find the simple recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Sweet Corn Fritters

  • Need a quick/simple dinner? Make Roasted Broccoli with White Bean with Lemon. Put an egg on it! Recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Roasted Broccoli and White Beans

  • Polenta Cornbread

  • Put your food processor to work and make some Mocha Energy Bites! A perfect afternoon treat. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Mocha Energy Bites

  • Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding

  • Cranberry Nut Bread is a recipe to pull out during cranberry season! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Cranberry Nut Bread

VIEW MORE

Cakes

  • Chocolate Banana Bread

  • Polenta Cornbread

  • Cranberry Nut Bread is a recipe to pull out during cranberry season! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Cranberry Nut Bread

  • Carrot Ginger Bread is a great way to use leftover carrots. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Carrot Ginger Bread

  • Apricot Almond Cake for summer parties! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Apricot Almond Cake

  • Have a bunch of persimmons to use up? Try these Persimmon Bars with Lemon Glaze! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Persimmon Bars with Lemon Glaze

  • Spiced Brown Sugar Pound Cake with Rum Molasses Glaze is the perfect way to build community! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Spiced Brown Sugar Pound Cake

  • Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes

  • Hippy Banana Bread Shutterbean

    Hippy Banana Bread

VIEW MORE

Candy

  • If you're looking to make your own Homemade Holiday Gifts this year, Tracy Benjamin from Shutterbean.com shows you all of her favorite ideas.

    Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas

  • Make your own Crystallized Ginger. Recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Homemade Candied Ginger

  • Tracy from Shutterbean shows how she makes Chocolate Lollipops! Heart shaped

    Chocolate Lollipops

  • Chocolate Earl Grey Tea Truffles

  • Chocolate Dipped Pretzels

  • Cherry Almond Bark

  • Rice Krispie Balls with Sprinkles

  • Roasted Cashew & Sesame Brittle

  • Honey Candied Walnuts

VIEW MORE

Condiments

  • Spicy Pickled Carrots

  • 10 Essential Spices

  • Veggie Cream Cheese Bagels

  • Bacon Artichoke Dip

  • Refrigerator Dilly Beans

  • Strawberry Chia Jam

  • Fruit with Honey Lime Yogurt Dip

  • Maple Bourbon Pumpkin Butter

  • Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip

VIEW MORE

Cookies & Bars

  • Coconut Lime Macaroons are light, chewy and crispy! Add them to your gluten free baking repertoire! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Coconut Lime Macaroons

  • Pumpkin Pecan Biscotti

  • Say hello to your new favorite dessert- Granola Cookies! They're buttery, crispy & crunchy. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Granola Cookies

  • Find the recipe for Caramel Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars on Shutterbean.com!

    Caramel Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars

  • Tahini Cookies are like a grown up peanut butter cookie! Check out the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Tahini Cookies

  • Small Batch Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza -makes enough for 2-4 people. Recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza

  • Indoor S’mores Party

  • If you're looking to make your life easier this holiday season, make these Coconut Blondies! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Coconut Blondies

  • Rice Krispie Balls with Sprinkles

VIEW MORE

Desserts

  • Green Tea Ice Cream

  • Chocolate Banana Bread

  • Win at dessert with this SIMPLE Peanut Butter S'Mores Dip made with peanut butter cups. Recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Peanut Butter S’mores Dip

  • Mango Turmeric Smoothie is a great/healthy way to start the day. Coconut milk is the base, making it completely vegan! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Mango Turmeric Smoothie

  • Polenta Cornbread

  • Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding

  • If you're looking to make your own Homemade Holiday Gifts this year, Tracy Benjamin from Shutterbean.com shows you all of her favorite ideas.

    Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas

  • Make your own Crystallized Ginger. Recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Homemade Candied Ginger

  • When life gives you too many apples, make Instant Pot Applesauce. It's a great addition to your meal prep arsenal. Recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Instant Pot Applesauce

VIEW MORE

Everyday Eats

  • Matcha Sesame Granola

  • Autumn Reset Button Salad

  • Crispy Cauliflower and Kale Penne

  • Chocolate Banana Bread

  • Spicy Pickled Carrots

  • Shake up your grilled chicken game and make this Tangy Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken recipe! Find the instructions on Shutterbean.com!

    Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken

  • Sweet Corn Fritters with a salad makes for a healthy summer meal! Find the simple recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Sweet Corn Fritters

  • Favorite Summer Recipes from Shutterbean.com!

    Favorite Summer Recipes

  • Mango Turmeric Smoothie is a great/healthy way to start the day. Coconut milk is the base, making it completely vegan! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Mango Turmeric Smoothie

VIEW MORE

Frozen Desserts

  • Green Tea Ice Cream

  • Mango Turmeric Smoothie is a great/healthy way to start the day. Coconut milk is the base, making it completely vegan! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Mango Turmeric Smoothie

  • Berry Cereal Milkshakes

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Popsicles

  • Citrus Smoothie Bowls

  • Spiked Coffee Milkshakes

  • Strawberry Pimm’s Sorbet

  • Elderflower Sherbet

  • Moscow Mule Popsicles

VIEW MORE

Main Dishes

  • Autumn Reset Button Salad

  • Crispy Cauliflower and Kale Penne

  • Shake up your grilled chicken game and make this Tangy Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken recipe! Find the instructions on Shutterbean.com!

    Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken

  • Sweet Corn Fritters with a salad makes for a healthy summer meal! Find the simple recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Sweet Corn Fritters

  • Lemon Artichoke Spaghetti with Bread Crumbs

  • Spicy Chicken with Chickpeas is an easy dinner to pull together on a weeknight. Find this healthy recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Spicy Chicken with Chickpeas

  • Creamy Mushroom Sausage Orecchiette is the ultimate comfort food. Make it for your guests! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Creamy Sausage Mushroom Orecchiette

  • Creamy Goat Cheese and Spinach Pasta is a snap to put together on a weeknight. The sauce is made creamy with goat cheese and pasta water. Recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta with Spinach

  • Creamy Zucchini Carbonara made with fresh zucchini and crispy bacon! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Zucchini Carbonara

VIEW MORE

Muffins

  • No- Knead Cloverleaf Rolls

  • Gluten Free Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins

  • Cinnamon French Toast Muffins

  • S’mores Cupcakes

  • Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

  • Brown Butter Blueberry Muffins

  • 1000 Seed Banana Date Muffins

  • Zucchini Banana Flaxseed Muffins

VIEW MORE

Pasta & Rice

  • Crispy Cauliflower and Kale Penne

  • Lemon Artichoke Spaghetti with Bread Crumbs

  • Favorite Pasta Recipes from Shutterbean.com!

    Favorite Pasta Recipes

  • Creamy Mushroom Sausage Orecchiette is the ultimate comfort food. Make it for your guests! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Creamy Sausage Mushroom Orecchiette

  • Creamy Goat Cheese and Spinach Pasta is a snap to put together on a weeknight. The sauce is made creamy with goat cheese and pasta water. Recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta with Spinach

  • Creamy Zucchini Carbonara made with fresh zucchini and crispy bacon! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Zucchini Carbonara

  • Lemon Dill Capellini with Salmon is a great light Summer dish. A great use for salmon leftovers. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Lemon Dill Salmon Capellini

  • Cold Soba Noodles with tons of vegetables! Perfect for the warmer months when you don't feel like cooking but you want something filling and healthy! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Cold Soba Noodle Salad

  • Orzo with Pancetta and Pine Nuts - a delicious/easy to prepare dinner! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Orzo with Pancetta and Pine Nuts

VIEW MORE

Salads

  • Autumn Reset Button Salad

  • Beet Salad with Poppy Seed and Chive Dressing is a great addition to your Fall & Winter menu! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Beet Salad with Poppy Seed + Chive Dressing

  • Cold Soba Noodles with tons of vegetables! Perfect for the warmer months when you don't feel like cooking but you want something filling and healthy! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Cold Soba Noodle Salad

  • Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a weekly staple. Perfect for work lunches paired with extra greens. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Mediterranean Pasta Salad

  • Coconut Quinoa Coleslaw

  • Lime Ginger Broccoli Salad

  • Chopped Salad with Spiced Chickpeas

  • Persimmon Grape Pomegranate Salad

  • Cucumber Kale Salad

VIEW MORE

Snacks

  • Matcha Sesame Granola

  • Chocolate Banana Bread

  • Spicy Pickled Carrots

  • Win at dessert with this SIMPLE Peanut Butter S'Mores Dip made with peanut butter cups. Recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Peanut Butter S’mores Dip

  • Sweet Corn Fritters with a salad makes for a healthy summer meal! Find the simple recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Sweet Corn Fritters

  • Mango Turmeric Smoothie is a great/healthy way to start the day. Coconut milk is the base, making it completely vegan! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Mango Turmeric Smoothie

  • 5 Simple Strawberry Snacks with California Strawberries. See more on Shutterbean.com!

    5 Simple Strawberry Snack Ideas

  • Polenta Cornbread

  • Put your food processor to work and make some Mocha Energy Bites! A perfect afternoon treat. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Mocha Energy Bites

VIEW MORE

Soups

  • French Onion Soup made with Chicken Stock! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    French Onion Soup

  • Mushroom Ramen

  • Butternut Squash Soup 8 Ways

  • Spring Minestrone with Chicken Meatballs

  • Turkey White Bean Chili

  • Corn & Shrimp Chowder

  • Creamy Asparagus Bacon Soup

  • Cream of Spinach Soup

  • Sidekick Tomato Soup

VIEW MORE

Vegan

  • Matcha Sesame Granola

  • Spicy Pickled Carrots

  • Mango Turmeric Smoothie is a great/healthy way to start the day. Coconut milk is the base, making it completely vegan! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Mango Turmeric Smoothie

  • Put your food processor to work and make some Mocha Energy Bites! A perfect afternoon treat. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Mocha Energy Bites

  • When life gives you too many apples, make Instant Pot Applesauce. It's a great addition to your meal prep arsenal. Recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Instant Pot Applesauce

  • Ever wanted to Make Your Own Homemade Dried Fruit? Tracy from Shutterbean shows you how!

    Homemade Dried Fruit

  • Cold Soba Noodles with tons of vegetables! Perfect for the warmer months when you don't feel like cooking but you want something filling and healthy! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Cold Soba Noodle Salad

  • Start the morning off with a little indulgent treat! Check out the recipe for this Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal on Shutterbean.com

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal

  • Coconut Quinoa Coleslaw

VIEW MORE

Vegetarian

  • Matcha Sesame Granola

  • Autumn Reset Button Salad

  • Crispy Cauliflower and Kale Penne

  • Chocolate Banana Bread

  • Spicy Pickled Carrots

  • Sweet Corn Fritters with a salad makes for a healthy summer meal! Find the simple recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Sweet Corn Fritters

  • Lemon Artichoke Spaghetti with Bread Crumbs

  • 5 Simple Strawberry Snacks with California Strawberries. See more on Shutterbean.com!

    5 Simple Strawberry Snack Ideas

  • Need a quick/simple dinner? Make Roasted Broccoli with White Bean with Lemon. Put an egg on it! Recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Roasted Broccoli and White Beans

VIEW MORE

Gluten Free

  • Autumn Reset Button Salad

  • Green Tea Ice Cream

  • Spicy Pickled Carrots

  • Shake up your grilled chicken game and make this Tangy Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken recipe! Find the instructions on Shutterbean.com!

    Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Chicken

  • Spicy Chicken with Chickpeas is an easy dinner to pull together on a weeknight. Find this healthy recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Spicy Chicken with Chickpeas

  • Need a quick/simple dinner? Make Roasted Broccoli with White Bean with Lemon. Put an egg on it! Recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Roasted Broccoli and White Beans

  • Put your food processor to work and make some Mocha Energy Bites! A perfect afternoon treat. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Mocha Energy Bites

  • Coconut Lime Macaroons are light, chewy and crispy! Add them to your gluten free baking repertoire! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Coconut Lime Macaroons

  • Beet Salad with Poppy Seed and Chive Dressing is a great addition to your Fall & Winter menu! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Beet Salad with Poppy Seed + Chive Dressing

VIEW MORE

Pizza

  • Creamy Artichoke Pizza

  • Spinach Artichoke Calzone

  • Egg-In-A-Nest Pesto Pizza

  • Muffuletta Pizza

  • Lox Bagel Pizza

  • Shaved Asparagus Prosciutto Pizza

  • Sausage Kale French Bread Pizza

  • Roasted Grape Sage Pizza

  • Broccoli Cheddar Rolls

VIEW MORE

Sandwiches

  • Sausage Bread

  • Italian Pressed Sandwiches for your Summer picnics! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Pressed Italian Sandwiches

  • Coconut Quinoa Coleslaw

  • Avocado Kimchi Toast

  • Veggie Cream Cheese Bagels

  • Zucchini Parmesan Sliders

  • Mushroom Arugula Toast

  • Spinach Egg Breakfast Sandwich

  • Sausage Kale French Bread Pizza

VIEW MORE
I’m Tracy Benjamin aka Tracy Shutterbean. I'm a working mom / wife / photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
READ MORE

ETSY SHOP

Check out The Handwriting Club on Etsy!

FOOD JOURNAL FOR SALE

CURRENTLY 2020 WORKBOOK NOW ON SALE!

RANDOM MACHINE:

  • You say it’s your birthday?
  • Books to Inspire – October 2015
  • Lemon Chicken
  • Christmas Decorations, 2009 style
  • Corn Tomato Shishito Pepper Pizza
  • 365- Week 4
  • Homemade Candied Ginger
  • Celery Salad with Walnuts & Parmesan

SEARCH THE ARCHIVES

Favorite Posts

  • Favorite Things Holiday Gift Guide 2019

  • Favorite Autumn Recipes

  • Come find me at Napa Makes this Saturday!

  • Favorite Pasta Recipes from Shutterbean.com!

    Favorite Pasta Recipes

  • Favorite Fun Things to Buy for your White Elephant gift exchange picked by Tracy from Shutterbean.com

    Fun Gift Guide

    • Recipes
    • out & about
    • my everyday life
    • lists
    • around the home
    • Inspiration
    • About
    • Shop
    • Portfolio
    • Contact
    © Shutterbean
    All Rights Reserved
    Designed by Darling Studio
    Developed by Alchemy+Aim