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 Fried Rice with Hotdog and Egg

10 Best Leftover Hot Dog Recipes

These leftover hot dog recipes put a fun twist on America’s favorite food! From spaghetti to pizza, hot dogs get even better with these easy dishes.

Liege Waffles with Berries and Chocolate Syrup

11 Authentic Belgian Desserts

Looking for the best Belgian desserts? From waffles to cookies to donuts, these treats will give you an authentic taste of Belgium.

Fruits That Start with I

12 Fruits That Start With I

Believe it or not, there are 12 fruits that start with I. Can you name them all?

Malaysian Pandan and Coconut Cream Dessert

25 Simple Malaysian Desserts

These Malaysian desserts are simple, sweet, and so tasty! From cakes and cookies to shaved ice and soups, try these Malaysian treats today!

Homemade Cinnamon Buns

25 Hot Breakfast Ideas for Busy Mornings

Looking for a hot breakfast on the go? Here are 25 quick and easy ideas you can enjoy any day of the week!

Baked Eggs with Bread and Coffee

15 Easy Portuguese Breakfast Recipes

These Portuguese breakfast recipes are full of flavor and spice! From baked eggs to sweet bread to jams, switch things up with a taste of Portugal.

Homemade Alfajores with Dulce De Leche

10 Traditional Chilean Desserts

Try these easy Chilean desserts for an authentic South American taste! From tres leches cake to sopapillas, you’ll love these traditional treats!

Homemade Mardi Gras King Cake

20 Authentic Cajun Desserts

These Cajun desserts bring a taste of New Orleans to the end of your meal! From king cake to beignets to pralines, these treats are impossible to resist!

Samoan Dessert: Coconut and Caramel Cookies

15 Traditional Samoan Desserts

Samoan desserts are light, refreshing, and delicious! With flavors like coconut and tropical fruit, you’ll want to make these recipes over and over again.

Shakshuka with Eggs, Chickpeas and Bread

30 Easy Middle Eastern Recipes

These simple Middle Eastern recipes are full of so much flavor! From hummus to couscous to falafel, and more exotic dishes, you can’t go wrong with these fabulous meals.