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.

Bowl of Minestrone Soup

20 Best Summer Soup Recipes

These summer soup recipes are light, refreshing, and so delicious! From summer minestrone to Greek yogurt soup, just because it’s warm outside doesn’t mean you can’t have soup.

Homemade Loco Moco or Hawaiian Hamburger Rice

10 Best Hawaiian Breakfast Recipes

From savory ground beef and eggs to French toast smothered in maple syrup, coconut, and pineapples, Hawaiian breakfast recipes are so delicious!

Homemade Green Bean Casserole

30 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes for a Meatless Dinner

These Thanksgiving vegetarian recipes will make you forget all about the turkey! From scalloped potatoes to butternut squash soup to pumpkin pie, it’s easy to make your holiday meatless.

Strawberry Cake with Fresh Strawberries

25 Pink Desserts Almost Too Pretty to Eat

Try these pink desserts for treats that are both delicious and beautiful! From cookies to cake to ice cream, these desserts are full of eye-catching delight.

Fruit Pizza

10 Fun Summer Recipes for Kids

These summer recipes for kids are a great way to keep them entertained! From grilled cheese and PB&J to yogurt parfaits and ice cream in a bag, this list has a little something for every kid.

Chilean Hotdogs with Avocados and Tomatoes

Top 20 Chilean Foods (+ Easy Recipes)

These top 20 Chilean foods give you a true taste of Chile! With popular dishes like empanadas, beef stew, and sea bass, these easy recipes will become your new favorites.

Lebanese Shaabiyat or Phyllo Dough Filled with Pistachios

10 Traditional Lebanese Desserts

For something fun and unique, try these Lebanese desserts! Baklava, semolina cake, and bread pudding are just a few of the tasty treats on this list!

Homemade Sauteed Carrots with Butter and Herbs

20 Best Jamaican Vegetarian Recipes

Get a taste of the islands with these Jamaican vegetarian recipes. From callaloo to banana bread to chickpea curry, these easy dishes will transport you to Jamaica.

Mixed Vegetables Including Broccoli, Tofu and Mushrooms

20 Easy Vegetarian Chinese Recipes

These authentic Chinese vegetarian recipes make it easy to have takeout at home! From lo mein to tofu soup to fortune cookies, get ready for a Chinese feast.

Homemade Cottage Cheese Pancakes with Blueberries

30 Best Cottage Cheese Recipes

These easy cottage cheese recipes are healthy, versatile, and so delicious! From pancakes to lasagna to stuffed shells, you’ll have a new appreciation for cottage cheese.