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  • Leftover Thanksgiving cranberries? This cranberry orange cobbler is the answer. Sweet-tart, citrusy, and baked until bubbly with a buttery golden topping. An easy way to use up extra cranberries and keep the cozy vibes going.

    Cranberry Orange Cobbler
  • Mocha Icebox Cupcakes - layers for mocha whipped cream with chocolate wafers! A great make-ahead dessert for a party! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Mocha Icebox Cupcakes
  • Hippy Pumpkin Bread - Shutterbean

    Hippy Pumpkin Bread
  • Lemon Blueberry Cake

    Lemon Blueberry Cake
  • Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

    Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

  • Cranberry Rosemary Bars

  • Crustless Pumpkin Pie

  • Pumpkin Pudding Cake

  • Frosted Snickerdoodle Bars

  • Chocolate Banana Bread

  • Polenta Cornbread
  • Moist cranberry orange nut bread that’s bright, cozy, and perfect for using up fresh cranberries. Bursting with citrus flavor and crunchy nuts, it’s an easy bake for breakfast, snacking, or holiday sharing.

    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

  • Cinnamon French Toast Muffins

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

    Coconut Blondies

  • Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Apricot Raspberry Ice Cream Cake

  • Brown Sugar Meringues wth Strawberries and Cream

  • Baked Blueberry Crumb Doughnuts

  • Gluten Free Fudgy Brownies

  • Persimmon Spice Cake

  • Pumpkin Gingersnap Ice Cream Cake

  • S’mores Cupcakes

  • Raspberry Mango Ice Cream Cake

  • Lemon Cake with Raspberries and Pistachios

  • Rhubarb Coffee Cake
  • This Chocolate Cake with Strawberries has no eggs in it! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Chocolate Cake with Strawberries & Cream

  • Baked Ginger Glazed Doughnuts

  • Baked Maple Bacon Doughnuts

  • Pear Cornmeal Cake w/ Rosemary Syrup

  • Raspberry Peach Buckle

  • Lemon Buttermilk Bundt Cake

  • Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake
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Hi, I'm Tracy Benjamin. I’m a food stylist and photographer living in the San Francisco Bay Area, where I find magic in the mess and beauty in the everyday.
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