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  • Meatless Meatloaf with Beyond Beef

    Meatless Meatloaf
  • Fettucine with Truffle Butter

    Fettucine with Truffle Butter
  • Granola Bark - Shutterbean

    Granola Bark
  • Herbed Potato Salad

    Herbed Potato Salad
  • Fire Cider Recipe

    Fire Cider

  • Crustless Pumpkin Pie

  • Curry Zucchini Soup (dairy-free!)

  • Roasted Seaweed Snack Ideas

  • Instant Pot Saffron Risotto

  • Simple Drop Biscuits

  • Vegan Ranch Dip

  • Thai Basil Tofu

  • Matcha Sesame Granola

  • Autumn Reset Button Salad

  • Crispy Cauliflower and Kale Penne

  • Chocolate Banana Bread

  • Spicy Pickled Carrots
  • Sweet Corn Fritters with a salad makes for a healthy summer meal! Find the simple recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Sweet Corn Fritters

  • Lemon Artichoke Spaghetti with Bread Crumbs
  • 5 Simple Strawberry Snacks with California Strawberries. See more on Shutterbean.com!

    5 Simple Strawberry Snack Ideas
  • 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

  • Polenta Cornbread
  • 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
  • Moist cranberry orange nut bread that’s bright, cozy, and perfect for using up fresh cranberries. Bursting with citrus flavor and crunchy nuts, it’s an easy bake for breakfast, snacking, or holiday sharing.

    Cranberry Nut Bread
  • Carrot Ginger Bread is a great way to use leftover carrots. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Carrot Ginger Bread
  • 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

  • Pumpkin Pecan Biscotti
  • 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
  • Simple Mixed Berry Crumble with whipped cream is a wonderful summer dessert. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Simple Mixed Berry Crisp
  • 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
  • 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
  • Instant Pot Sweet & Sour Cabbage on Shutterbean.com

    Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Cabbage
  • Have a bunch of persimmons to use up? Try these Persimmon Bars with Lemon Glaze! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Persimmon Bars with Lemon Glaze
  • 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
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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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Look what you can do with two cans of white beans, Look what you can do with two cans of white beans, marinara and arugula! This #budgetfriendly Creamy Greens & Beans recipe is on shutterbean this week and will soon become a #shutterbeanmealprep staple!
Just remember, the more you look for #tinylittlejo Just remember, the more you look for #tinylittlejoys the more you’ll see them. #apeptalkforwhenyouneedone
Doing this made me think about my mom who loving d Doing this made me think about my mom who loving dyeing eggs with her grandkids. Happy Easter, if you celebrate ✨ #keepgriefweird
Spent our Saturday learning how to make dim sum @c Spent our Saturday learning how to make dim sum @cavallocookschool What a fun day date! The perfect 20th anniversary wedding gift. Thanks, husbean❤️🫶🏽
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

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