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.

Cherry Crumble in a Pan Dish

10 Easy Canned Cherry Recipes

These canned cherry recipes result in the most delicious treats! From cheesecake to pie to cobbler, canned cherries are an easy way to whip up desserts.

Lentil Tacos with Vegetables

25 Easy Meatless Recipes to Try

These easy meatless recipes are a great way to incorporate plant-based meals! From burgers to tacos to soups, meat-free dishes don’t have to be boring!

Irish Mashed Potato Colcannon with Butter

20 Traditional Irish Side Dishes

These classic Irish side dishes are the perfect complement to your meal. From colcannon to soda bread to cabbage and bacon, give your sides an Irish makeover.

Filipino Pork Spring Rolls with Onions

10 Traditional Filipino Side Dishes

Get a taste of the Philippines with these easy Filipino side dishes. From fried rice to tomato salad, they’re a unique addition to any meal.

Chicken and Waffles

30 Best Father’s Day Brunch Recipes

Treat dad to a great meal with these Father’s Day brunch recipes! From muffins to pancakes to bacon and eggs, dad will eat like a king with these dishes.

Green Smoothie Bowl

20 Vegetarian Breakfast Ideas (+ Easy Recipes)

Try these vegetarian breakfast ideas for a meat-free morning! From parfaits to pancakes to breakfast tacos, these easy recipes are sure to please!

Creamy Chicken Fillet with Dill

23 Best Dill Recipes

Looking for the best dill recipes to make some awesome dishes? From sauces to dips to seafood, dill adds the perfect dose of extra flavor.

Vegan Moussaka with Egg and Tomato Sauce

17 Easy Lebanese Vegetarian Recipes

These Lebanese vegetarian recipes are so tasty and full of flavor. From lentil soup to tabbouleh to hummus, you’ll love these traditional dishes.

Bowl of Grilled Chicken with Caprese Salad

35 Easy Dinner Recipes for Two

These easy dinner recipes for two are perfect for a cozy night in. From pasta to salmon to meatloaf, you can’t go wrong with these tasty dishes.

Broccoli Pasta

20 Best Vegetarian Pasta Recipes

These easy vegetarian pasta recipes are perfect for a meatless lifestyle! From lasagna to stuffed shells to baked ziti, everyone will adore these simple dishes.