NaTaya Hastings

NaTaya Hastings is a food and recipe writer for Insanely Good Recipes. 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.

Irresistible coffee-flavored whipped cream, perfect for garnishing your favorite desserts or morning coffee

Coffee Whipped Cream

Try this indulgent, uber-fluffy coffee whipped cream the next time you need a quick and easy way to elevate your morning coffee or after-dinner treat.

Whole Grasshopper Pie with a slice removed

Grasshopper Pie Recipe

This no-bake grasshopper pie recipe is a dreamy, refreshing delight filled with the fluffiest, most mint-infused marshmallow cream you’ll ever try.

Heavenly marshmallow fluff, a nostalgic favorite that brings back memories of childhood treats

Homemade Marshmallow Fluff

I am absolutely obsessed with this quick and easy homemade marshmallow fluff. It has only six ingredients and is ready in just 30 minutes!

Succulent grilled watermelon wedges with feta and lime, featuring charred grill marks and a hint of smokiness

Grilled Watermelon Recipe

If you haven’t tried grilled watermelon yet, you’re in for a real treat! It’s a surprising twist that’ll completely transform this summer favorite.

Savory homemade italian sliders with cheese, pepperoni, salami and deli ham

Hot Italian Sliders

These hot Italian sliders transform your favorite sub into bite-sized wonders! The combo of ham, salami, pepperoni, and cheese can’t be topped.

Air fried dill pickles in a white plate served with dip on a ramekin bowl.

Air Fryer Fried Pickles

These air fryer fried pickles are crispy, easy, and delicious! In 20 minutes or less, you’ll have a savory snack everyone will love.

Slice of Croissant Bread Pudding on a plate

Croissant Bread Pudding

There’s a lot to love about this croissant bread pudding. Between the custardy croissants and creamy vanilla sauce, it’ll make you weak in the knees.

Air fried frozen egg rolls with ketchup dip in the side.

Frozen Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer

The next time you need a quick and easy snack or appetizer, make a batch of frozen egg rolls in the air fryer. They’re crunchy, oil-free, and always a hit.

A slice of cherry delight in a white plate with fork on the side.

Cherry Delight Recipe

This dreamy, no-bake cherry delight is quick to make, impressive to serve, and oh-so-delightful to eat. It’s a must-make for any occasion.

A delicious slice of homemade oreo poke cake topped with whip ped cream and crushed cookies

Oreo Poke Cake

Cookies and cream lovers unite for this dreamy Oreo poke cake. It’s moist, chocolatey, and oh-so-delicious. And you can even make it ahead for parties!