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.

Grilled Kabobs with Pineapple and Chicken

30 Easy Camping Recipes

Try these easy camping recipes to make your outdoor trip more memorable! From breakfast to dinner to savory snacks, these dishes are sure to fuel you up!

Rice Cake with Saffron, Egg and Yogurt

15 Classic Persian Desserts

Try these popular Persian desserts when you’re looking for something exotic to serve! From almond cookies to love cake to marzipan candy, these Persian treats are sure to please.

Mini Cuban Sandwich

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Bread and Butter Pudding with Raisins

15 Stale Bread Recipes to Use It Up

Stale bread recipes are perfect for using up your day-old loaf! From croutons to bread pudding to muffins, never let it go to waste again with these easy dishes.

Chicken and Matzo Ball Soup

25 Traditional Passover Recipes For a Delicious Seder

If you’re looking for the best Passover recipes, you’ve come to the right place! From brisket to matzo ball soup to kugel, these traditional recipes are simply delicious.

Homemade Scotch Pancakes with Berries

30 Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas (+ Easy Recipes)

Treat mom this year with these easy Mother’s Day brunch ideas! From French toast to waffles to sides, these dishes are the perfect way to say thank you.

Homemade Thanksgiving Stuffing with Sage and Butter

20 Stove Top Stuffing Recipes We Love

These Stove Top stuffing recipes are quick, easy, and delicious! From meatloaf to casseroles to biscuits, Stove Top will be your new favorite pantry staple.

Homemade Gingersnap Cookies

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From milkshakes to cookies to cake, these ginger desserts have a flavor like no other! Get a taste of your childhood with these easy ginger treat recipes.

Grilled Shrimp with Dipping Sauce

17 Easy Caribbean Appetizers

With these 17 simple Caribbean appetizers, you can bring the flavor of the islands straight into your kitchen! From shrimp to salad to salsa, these tropical flavors are a guaranteed hit!

Easter Brunch Cinnamon Rolls

50 Easter Brunch Ideas for Sunday Morning

These easy Easter Brunch ideas are perfect to serve to family and friends! From cinnamon rolls to frittata to waffles, these dishes are sure to delight.