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Everyday Eats

  • Easy Back-to-School Dinner recipes that keep the whole family happy—even on the busiest school nights.

    Easy Back- to-School Dinners
  • Healthy Road Trip Snacks to keep you energized on the go! Shutterbean shares easy, delicious, and packable snack ideas for your next adventure.

    Healthy Road Trip Snacks
  • Bright, bold, and comforting—Shutterbean’s Chickpea Piccata is served over creamy mashed potatoes with a generous handful of peppery arugula. A fast, flavorful, plant-based dinner loaded with lemon, garlic, and capers. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal that feels like a restaurant dish.

    Chickpea Piccata
  • Fresh, zesty, and perfect for meal prep, these Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls from Jessica Merchant's Easy Everyday Cookbook are a weeknight game-changer! Packed with flavor, easy to assemble, and great for leftovers. Save this one!

    Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowls
  • Easy vegan Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding made with coconut milk and chocolate syrup – a creamy, gluten-free treat for breakfast or dessert! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding
  • Julia Child’s Butter-Braised Carrots – A Simple, Classic Side Dish That Melts in Your Mouth. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Julia Child’s Butter Braised Carrots
  • Looking for a delicious meatless meal? This Mushroom Enchilada Casserole is packed with savory mushrooms, cheesy goodness, and bold enchilada sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep! #VegetarianRecipe #EnchiladaCasserole #MushroomRecipes #EasyDinner #MeatlessMonday #Shutterbean

    Mushroom Enchilada Casserole
  • Thai Broccoli Salad is a great side dish or main event. Find this meal prep recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Thai Broccoli Salad
  • Recipes for When You're Sick- Tracy from Shutterbean shares a list of recipes that will help you get well soon!

    Recipes for When You’re Sick
  • Simple Chicken Soup made with a rotisserie chicken. Find the recipe by Tracy Benjamin on Shutterbean.com

    Chicken Soup
  • Tracy Benjamin from Shutterbean shares are favorite Burger Salads on her blog! All gluten- free options!

    Burger Salad
  • Banana Oat Cookies are a healthy addition to your breakfast/snack rotation. They're also gluten free AND vegan. They're packed with nutrients and sweetened naturally with bananas and dates. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Banana Oat Cookies
  • Change up your pesto game and make Parsley Pesto! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Parsley Pesto
  • Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes are made with buckwheat and oats and studded with juicy blueberries. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes
  • With a few humble ingredients, you can make Caramelized Onion Frittata for a simple breakfast or lunch. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Caramelized Onion Frittata
  • Cabbage Sausage Hash with potatoes, Parmesan topped with a fried egg! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Cabbage Sausage Hash
  • Curry Coconut Chicken Soup is packed with flavor! Tracy from Shutterbean shows you how to make this weeknight curry!

    Curry Coconut Chicken Soup
  • Carnival Coleslaw is sweet and tangy and flavored with celery seeds. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Carnival Coleslaw
  • Portobello Mushroom Pizzas will scratch the pizza itch if you're living the low carb/gluten free lifestyle. It's made with mushrooms! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Portobello Mushroom Pizzas
  • Mushroom Pupusas are a great vegetarian/gluten free meal for you and your family. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Mushroom Pupusas
  • Sol Food Chicken /Pollo al Horno is an amazing baked chicken dish with oregano and garlic. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Sol Food Chicken
  • Peanut Butter Oat Muffins are made with oats and no flour! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Peanut Butter Oat Muffins
  • Spice up your weeknight with Chicken Cilantro Meatballs. They're great prepped ahead for soup, noodles & salads. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Chicken Cilantro Meatballs
  • A light yet hearty dinner- Cauliflower Chowder! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Cauliflower Chowder
  • Cheesy Potato Stacks is a fun way to serve potatoes! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Cheesy Potato Stacks
  • Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Cups are a portable breakfast dream come true! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Cups
  • Autumn Fruit & Vegetable Recipes from the Shutterbean archives!

    Autumn Fruit & Vegetable Recipes
  • Falafel Crusted Shrimp can be made with simple ingredients from #traderjoes See how it's done on Shutterbean.com

    Falafel Crusted Shrimp
  • Spanish Garlic Shrimp can be made with very few ingredients. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com by Tracy Benjamin

    Spanish Garlic Shrimp
  • Trader Joe's Pantry Staples- Tracy from Shutterbean shares her favorites!

    Trader Joe’s Pantry Staples
  • Make Buddha Bowls with items from your meal prep arsenal! Find the recipe by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

    Buddha Bowls
  • Baked Tofu is a meal prep staple! Find the recipe for Baked Tofu by Tracy Benjamin of shutterbean- #shutterbeanmealprep

    Baked Tofu
  • Mexican Pizza is a fun way to shake up dinner. It's like an open-faced quesadilla. Find instructions on Shutterbean.com

    Mexican Pizza
  • Minestrone Soup will give you a big dose of vegetables! Pair it with some crusty bread and you're all set! Find the recipe by Tracy Benjamin on Shutterbean.com

    Minestrone Soup
  • Spaghetti Pie is a great way to shake up your weeknight pasta game! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Spaghetti Pie
  • Chorizo Potato Egg Bites are a great way to get protein in during the week. Add them to your meal prep! #shutterbeanmealprep

    Potato Chorizo Egg Bites
  • Fennel Celery Salad is a great salad for your meal prep. This crunchy salad holds up for days. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Fennel Celery Salad
  • Bean and Cheese Taquitos are a simple vegetarian meal to whip up! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Bean and Cheese Taquitos
  • Sausage White Bean Soup is a weeknight staple during the colder months. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Sausage White Bean Soup
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