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Everyday Eats

  • 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

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

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

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

    Granola Cookies
  • Favorite Strawberry Recipes from Shutterbean.com! Grab some inspiration for strawberry season.

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

    Baked Stuffed Peppers with Feta
  • 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
  • Chicken Enchiladas with Cumin Crema is a snap to put together. All you need is a rotisserie chicken! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

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

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

    Lemon Garlic Roasted Shrimp
  • Instant Pot Sweet & Sour Cabbage on Shutterbean.com

    Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Cabbage

  • If you’re doing the Whole30
  • Meatballs Marsala with Buttered Egg Noodles & Chives. Recipe from the new Smitten Kitchen Everyday Cookbook. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Meatballs Marsala with Egg Noodles
  • Nom Nom Paleo's Cracklin' Chicken is weeknight staple! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

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

    Pork & Scallion Wontons
  • Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

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

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

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

    Mediterranean Pasta Salad
  • Honey Mustard Chicken Wings for a quick and easy weeknight dinner! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Honey Mustard Chicken Wings

  • DIY Ginger Brew

  • Chicken Teriyaki

  • Ricotta Pancakes with Roasted Strawberries

  • Penne with Pistachio Mint Pesto

  • Creamy Artichoke Pizza

  • Put an Egg on It
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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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