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Everyday Eats

  • Homemade Sparkling Limeade with fresh lime juice and simple syrup. A bright, sweet-tart citrus drink and easy dupe for Sol Food sparkling limeade.

    Sparkling Limeade
  • This rice cooker polenta recipe is an easy, hands-off way to make creamy polenta without constant stirring, perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep.

    Rice Cooker Polenta
  • Try this Maple Bacon Cabbage recipe! Roasted cabbage wedges with crispy bacon and a homemade maple Dijon dressing. Easy, flavorful, gluten-free side dish for fall dinners, Thanksgiving, or meal prep. #vegetableside #cabbagerecipes #shutterbean

    Maple Bacon Cabbage
  • 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
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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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I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at the Pacific Art League Speaker Series next Friday, February 13, 2026 in Palo Alto. In this talk, An Artist’s Journey, I’ll be sharing how handwriting, routine, and creative practice became my way of slowing down, tuning in, and documenting life with intention. I’ll talk about Shutterbean, The Handwriting Club, and my Currently workbooks, and how all of it grew from a simple desire to show up creatively on a regular basis. If you’ve ever wondered how creativity and routine can live side by side, this talk is for you! Check out @pacificartleague for more info!
If you’re looking for comfort food with little t If you’re looking for comfort food with little to no effort, I am here to remind you that if you own a rice cooker, you can make polenta in it! Would my Italian grandma be proud? Probably. The best part is that you can go sweet or savory with it. I showed how to do it on #Shutterbean today.
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Got some cranberries to use up? Gather all of this Got some cranberries to use up? Gather all of this and you can easily make a Cranberry Orange Cobbler! Recipe is on my blog today xo
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    Shutterbean Favorite Things 2025
  • Easy Back-to-School Dinner recipes that keep the whole family happy—even on the busiest school nights.

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  • Tracy Benjamin, the creative mind behind Shutterbean and The Handwriting Club, shares her must-have essentials for working remotely. From her favorite pens to a trusty notebook, each item in her bag helps her stay organized, inspired, and ready to create anywhere. Take a peek inside and see what fuels her creativity on the go with her On-the-Go-Office Bag Essentials post on Shutterbean.com

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