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.

Ding dong cake with buttercream and chocolate ganache

Ding Dong Cake Recipe

If you love Ding Dong snack cakes, you’ll love this homemade Ding Dong cake! It’s rich, extra chocolatey, and everything about it screams indulgence!

Easy Bubble and Squeak Recipe

Authentic bubble and squeak is easy and delicious! This dish is full of potatoes, veggies, and onions. Fried to golden perfection, it’s such a delicacy!

Mini pizza sliders with pepperoni, cheese and herbs in a platter

Pepperoni Pizza Sliders

Pepperoni pizza sliders are just as delicious as they look. Trust me, between the gooey cheese and tangy pizza sauce, the kids will love them!

Rich, healthy and flavorful homemade caramelized cabbage and onions, top view

Caramelized Cabbage and Onions

Try caramelized cabbage and onions for a quick and easy side dish! It’s full of sweet, tangy flavor and pairs perfectly with savory meat dishes.

White bowl with scoops of coconut sorbet garnished with mint leaves.

Coconut Sorbet

This easy vegan coconut sorbet is a delicious treat the whole family will love. It’s cool, refreshing, and absolutely loaded with sweet tropical flavor.

Biscuit bread in a cast iron skillet, portion missing.

Skillet Biscuit Bread

This old-fashioned biscuit bread never goes out of style! Made in a skillet, it’s quick, easy, and so delicious.

Salted caramel whipped cream drizzled with caramel syrup on a glass bowl.

Salted Caramel Whipped Cream

Treat yourself to this incredible salted caramel whipped cream! Use it to top cakes, pies, brownies, pancakes, and more!

Raspberry Sorbet

Raspberry Sorbet

This raspberry sorbet is a dessert you can feel good about. Made with just 5 simple ingredients, it’s healthy and delicious.

Spoon scooping lemon sorbet served on a glass.

Lemon Sorbet Recipe

Lemon sorbet is the perfect no-bake summer dessert. It’s cool, slushy, and refreshing. Plus, it’s absolutely brimming with bright, zingy lemon flavor.

Shrimp salad with mayonnaise dressing, celery, dill and onions served on a white plate.

Easy Shrimp Salad Recipe

This shrimp salad is light, creamy, and delicious! You’ll love the contrasting flavors of lemon, dill, and Dijon mustard. Try it today!