Amanda Scarlati, is the chef, author, and food photographer behind Scarlati Family Kitchen®. In addition to being a trained chef, entrepreneur, and food creator, she is also a wife and mother of four.
Amanda received her Le Cordon Diplôme and Associates Degree in Culinary Arts from the Le Cordon Bleu accredited school in Scottsdale, Arizona, formerly known as Scottsdale Culinary Institute.
After school, she spent almost 11 years in the western suburbs of Chicago, where she worked for most of the time in catering and event planning.
She has been featured in various publications such as Parade, MSN, and FeedFeed, and has also appeared on Good Things Utah where she has show cased her recipes and cooking.
She currently resides in the Salt Lake City, Utah area with her husband and children. When she isn't in the kitchen, you can find her outdoors, catching up on reality TV, or listening to true crime podcasts.
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❤️ My Love of Cooking
Food and cooking have been a big part of my life since I can remember. As a kid, I used to get up early on Saturday mornings and park myself in front of the TV. Not to watch cartoons though, but cooking shows! I loved taking notes and writing down recipes to try on my own.
I started this site back in 2017 as a way for me to share my lifelong passion for food with others. Over the years, this site has developed into numerous delicious recipes. They have all been thoroughly tested and proved to be trusted, time and time again.
💭 Frequently asked questions
Most of our recipes are traditional ones that have been in our family or created from the inspiration of old family recipes. My husband grew up in an Italian-American family and we aim to preserve the cherished traditions between food and family that we were both raised with. Some of our recipes are authentic Italian recipes, while others are Italian-American or classic American comfort food. All of these are chef-quality, easy to understand and always crafted with love.
Cooking for your family shouldn't be complicated, nor stressful. My goal is to empower you to create delicious meals from scratch while carrying on those traditions for generations to come. If you are new to cooking, I highly recommend starting with my post on How to Cook from Scratch. From there, you can move on to my From Scratch Essentials which will allow you to practice those skills.
Join the Family to receive weekly updates and new recipes, straight to your inbox, every Friday morning. You can also find me on social media at @ScarlatiFamilyKitchen or follow the links below.
Yes! I offer both virtual and in-person cooking classes throughout the year. Make sure you check out "In the Kitchen with Amanda" for all current and future class offerings.
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😊 Let's be friends!
Come find me on social media, where I share tips, tricks and behind-the-scenes action.
If you have a question, want to see something new, or just want to say hello; feel free to reach out to me. I personally respond to every message!
👩🏻🍳 Work with me
If you are a blogger or brand wanting to Work with Me, I am available for freelance recipe development, food photography and styling, media appearances and more.
To help support my small business, this blog uses affiliate links, curates sponsored content and generates income from ads. You can read more about that in my disclosures as well as my privacy policy.
I promise that all of my recommendations are genuine and that I only promote products that I believe in or use in my very own kitchen. If you're curious about what equipment and tools I recommend, make sure to check out The Pantry.
Happy Cooking!
