NaTaya Hastings

NaTaya Hastings is a food and recipe writer for Beauty Eval. She’s an educator, boy mom, dog mom, and whatever-stray-enters-the-yard mom. As a result, she's constantly cooking for both humans and animals.

Luckily, she enjoys it!

Though born, raised, and still living in Alabama, her specialty is NOT down-home Southern cooking. Instead, she loves to experiment with Asian, Mexican, Italian, and other ethnic cuisines. She has two mottos when it comes to cooking. “The more spice, the better!” and “There’s no such thing as too much garlic!”

She’s also pretty good with desserts. Especially the easy, no-bake ones.

Her favorite things are cuddling with her four giant dogs, traveling, reading, writing, and hanging out in nature. She’s also pretty excellent at Dominoes.

Homemade Bagels and Lox with Cream Cheese and Capes

30 Most Popular Israeli Foods You Should Try

Israeli foods are influenced by Jewish and Mediterranean cuisines and the flavors of the Middle East. From salads to sandwiches to soups and sides, you’ll love these amazing dishes.

A Bowl of Chicken Tortilla Soup with Corn, Black Beans and Tomatoes

20 Best Mexican Soup Recipes

These authentic Mexican soup recipes are the best way to warm up! From enchilada to black been to carnitas stew, get a taste of Mexico with these delicious soups.

Yellow Rice Risotto with Vegetables and Shrimps

10 Easy Portuguese Side Dishes

These Portuguese side dishes are warm, filling, and so tasty! From tomato rice to salads to fried potatoes, these sides are the perfect addition to dinner.

Glasses of Bloody Mary Cocktail

30 Best Brunch Cocktails to Make at Home

Brunch cocktails are the perfect way to elevate your weekend. And from bubbly mimosas to zippy Bloody Marys, there’s a refreshing option for everyone.

Churros with Sugar and Chocolate Dip

25 Easy Cinco De Mayo Desserts

These Cinco de Mayo desserts are perfect for your May 5 celebration! From sopapillas to churros to flan, these treats are easy, authentic, and sweet.

Homemade Cranberry Brie Bites

30 Easy Fall Appetizers

Kick off the season with these delicious fall appetizers! From crostini to baked brie to apple chips, these starters are the best part of autumn.

Bagels and Lox for Breakfast

20 Traditional Jewish Foods

These Jewish foods are rich with tradition and have been passed down for generations. From latkes to matzo to noodle kugel, you’ll love these authentic dishes.

A Plate of Peruvian Salchipapa Sausage, Fries and Mayonnaise

10 Traditional Peruvian Side Dishes

Get a taste of Peru with these awesome Peruvian side dishes! From chopped salad to fried plantains to rice, these dishes couldn’t be any better.

Fruits That Start with B

30 Fruits That Start With B

There are so many delicious fruits that start with B, you’ll want to try them all! From bananas to blueberries to exotic fruits like barbadines, there’s a B fruit for everyone.

Caesar Salad Pasta with Chicken, Tomatoes and Cheese

20 Easy Cold Pasta Recipes

These cold pasta recipes are perfect for potlucks and cookouts! From macaroni salad to sesame noodles to tasty variations of pasta salad, these cold dishes are sure to be a hit.