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  • Broccoli Cheddar Soup

  • Vegetable Lentil Soup

  • Nut-Stuffed Delicata Squash

  • Addictive Brussels Sprouts Salad

  • Black Beans with Kale & Roasted Squash

  • Kale with Golden Raisins & Pine nuts

  • Herbed Cheese Straws

  • Hash Browns with Fried Egg & Avocado

  • Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Meatballs

  • Chicken Avocado BLT Salads

  • Couscous with Swish Chard, Raisins & Feta

  • Spiced Cocktail Nuts

  • Brown Butter Biscuits & Creamy Sausage Gravy

  • Brown Butter Biscuits

  • Hearty Black Bean & Sweet Potato Soup

  • Scrambled Egg Turnovers

  • Mushroom Spinach & Asparagus Pasta

  • Egg & Asparagus Gratins

  • Spaghetti with Zucchini Walnuts & Raisins

  • Shrimp Cucumber Mango Salad

  • Summer Squash with Goat Cheese

  • Zucchini & Summer Squash Risotto

  • Spinach Salad with Fruits & Goat Cheese

  • Black Bean Taco Night!

  • Salt & Vinegar Potato Salad

  • Herb Butter & Goat Cheese Linguine

  • Shrimp Scampi Pizza Bread

  • Summer Salad Showdown!

  • Corn & Basil Tart

  • Family Bites on Foodbuzz!

  • Blueberry Corn Salad

  • Asian Inspired Mango Orange Slaw

  • Soba with Salmon and Watercress

  • Stuffed Poblanos

  • Bell Pepper Egg-in-a-hole

  • Polenta Party!

  • Easy Baked Potato Chips

  • Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage & Lime

  • Garlic Butter Rolls
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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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My love language is homemade croutons. Leftover s My love language is homemade croutons. Leftover sourdough will help us make Caesar salads this week. #shutterbeanmealprep
Dinner inspo! Chicken cutlet, arugula salad with p Dinner inspo! Chicken cutlet, arugula salad with pickled onions tossed in blue cheese dressing. I usually cut up the chicken and mix it all together! #shutterbeandinner #shutterbeansalad
Looking for a creamy dressing without dairy? You s Looking for a creamy dressing without dairy? You should try cashews! This creamy balsamic vinaigrette is in the #shutterbean archives and it’s a perfect addition to your weekly #mealprep #shutterbeanmealprep
The Trader Joe’s dolmas are one of my favorite p The Trader Joe’s dolmas are one of my favorite pantry staples. I usually keep some in the fridge cuz I like them cold. They help bulk up a salad. 🥗 I did a whole post about my favorite #traderjoes pantry staples on shutterbean. I’ll leave link in my stories today. ❤️ #shutterbeanmealprep
What I mean when I say I’m sending you love & li What I mean when I say I’m sending you love & light. #apeptalkforwhenyouneedone
Fridge cleanout turned #shutterbeanmealprep Here’s what we are working with to start the week. Did you do some #mealprep today too?
Proof my fridge cleans up nicely. 😜 I’m using Proof my fridge cleans up nicely. 😜 I’m using this as inspiration as I deep dive and clean it out today! #shutterbeanmealprep #thingsorganizedneatly
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!

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