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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Pick up these supplies at your local Trader Joe's to make this delicious Roasted Vegetable Galette from Shutterbean.com

    Roasted Vegetable Galette
  • 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
  • Make Buddha Bowls with items from your meal prep arsenal! Find the recipe by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

    Buddha Bowls
  • 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
  • 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
  • Zucchini Rice Gratin- Shutterbean.com

    Zucchini Rice Gratin
  • Sourdough PIzza Dough - recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Sourdough Pizza Dough
  • One Pan Vegetarian Taco Pasta

    One-Pan Vegetarian Taco Pasta
  • Mushroom Rice Pilaf - Shutterbean.com

    Mushroom Rice Pilaf

  • Lasagna Cups
  • Broccoli Fritters with Chipotle Yogurt

    Broccoli Fritters with Chipotle Yogurt
  • Roasted Vegetable Baked Penne // shutterbean

    Roasted Vegetable Baked Penne
  • Instant Pot Jalapeno Mac & Cheese

    Instant Pot Jalapeno Mac and Cheese
  • Fettucine with Truffle Butter

    Fettucine with Truffle Butter
  • Sausage White Bean Bake

    Sausage and White Bean Bake

  • Sausage Mushroom Stuffing

  • Red Curry Shrimp

  • Hand Roll Sushi Night

  • Instant Pot Saffron Risotto

  • Salt & Pepper Shrimp

  • Salmon Avocado Nori Wraps

  • Broccoli Beef

  • Simple Pantry Staple Meals for When You’re Stuck at Home
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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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