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.

Sweet Panna Cotta Dessert

10 Easy Gelatin Desserts

These gelatin desserts go way beyond Jell-O! From gummy bears to cheesecake to parfaits, you can make all sorts of treats with gelatin.

Homemade Braided Sweet Bread with Flaked Almonds

25 Best Sweet Bread Recipes

These sweet bread recipes are tasty, easy, and so nostalgic. From cinnamon sugar to banana to monkey bread, these recipes will not disappoint!

Persimmon Cake with Raisins and Hot Chocolate

10 Best Persimmon Recipes

These persimmon recipes are earthy, sweet, rich, and unique! From bread to cookies to risotto, you’ll love cooking with persimmons.

Homemade Belgian Waffles with Ice Cream and Strawberries

20 Belgian Foods (Most Popular Dishes in Belgium)

These Belgian foods are some of the most popular recipes in Belgium! From moules frites to braised rabbit to waffles, take a virtual trip to Belgium with these simple dishes.

Top 30+ Food Blogs

Top 30+ Food Blogs

This list of the top 30+ food blogs is the best of the best! Whether you’re looking for southern-style cooking, vegetarian-friendly meals, or tips on improving your baking, you can find it on one of these sites.

Homemade Oatmeal Peanut Butter Energy Bars

20 Best Food Processor Recipes

These food processor recipes show just how versatile this gadget is! From hummus to tomato sauce to chocolate truffles, put your food processor to work with these dishes.

Homemade Papaya Boat Dessert with Ice Cream and Fruits

10 Easy Papaya Desserts

From mousse to gelato to cheesecake, these papaya desserts are light, refreshing, and will make you feel like you’re in the tropics. Try these easy treats today!

Spicy Homemade Cajun Jambalaya with Sausage and Shrimp

25 Classic New Orleans Recipes

Get a taste of Louisiana with these New Orleans recipes! From gumbo to jambalaya to red beans and rice, these classic dishes are full of flavor, spice, and deliciousness.

Homemade Pancakes with Lemon Zest and Blueberries

10 Traditional Swedish Breakfast Recipes

These authentic Swedish breakfast recipes are sure to delight! Recipes like pancakes, waffles, crispbread, and boiled eggs will put a Swedish spin on your morning.

Homemade Pumpkin Cocktail with Whipped Cream

25 Spooky Halloween Cocktails & Drinks for 2024

Give your loved ones a boozy treat with these spooky Halloween cocktails! From candy corn martinis to a ghostly witch’s brew, they practically scream boo!