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  • 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
  • How to Make an Epic Cheeseboard with items from Trader Joe's! See more on Shutterbean.com

    How to Make an Epic Cheeseboard (with Trader Joe’s Items!)
  • Tracy from Shutterbean.com shares her Camping Meal Ideas to liven up your camp life!

    Camp Meal Ideas
  • 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
  • Italian Pressed Sandwiches for your Summer picnics! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Pressed Italian Sandwiches

  • Chicken Teriyaki

  • Penne with Pistachio Mint Pesto

  • Baked Ziti with Creme Fraiche + Spinach

  • Creamy Artichoke Pizza

  • Breakfast Sausage Pretzel Rolls

  • Put an Egg on It

  • Coconut Quinoa Coleslaw
  • Dinner is just a few minutes away with this Mushroom Ramen recipe made with Imagine Broths & Soups. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Mushroom Ramen

  • Herbed Goat Cheese

  • Spinach Artichoke Calzone
  • Vegetable Tempura

    Vegetable Tempura

  • No- Knead Cloverleaf Rolls
  • Pecan Topped Sweet Potatoes for a traditional Thanksgiving Feast! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Pecan Topped Sweet Potatoes

  • Bread Sausage Apple Hash

  • Butternut Squash Soup 8 Ways

  • Hash Brown Omelet

  • Philly Cheesesteak Fries

  • Avocado Kimchi Toast

  • Veggie Cream Cheese Bagels

  • Zucchini Parmesan Sliders

  • Creamy Corn Basil Pasta

  • Egg-In-A-Nest Pesto Pizza

  • Cold Sesame Noodles

  • Spicy Mango Chile Wraps

  • Quick Tomato Basil Pasta

  • Chilaquiles

  • Muffuletta Pizza

  • Spicy Asian Salmon Noodle Salad

  • Crispy Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets
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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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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!
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.
2016 was the last full year I had a Mom. This tren 2016 was the last full year I had a Mom. This trend is griefy! ✌🏽 #keepgriefweird
First #shutterbeanmealprep in 2026! I’m happy to First #shutterbeanmealprep in 2026! I’m happy to get back in the rhythm. What are you prepping today?! #mealprep
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
Want to add some value & joy to your life? I share Want to add some value & joy to your life? I shared my annual favorite things list on Shutterbean this week. Everything on this list is Tracy approved! ✔️ ❤️✨✍🏽 Link in my profile!

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  • 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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