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    Meet Amanda

    Hey there! I'm Amanda Scarlati, the chef, author, and photographer behind Scarlati Family Kitchen. In addition to being a trained chef, entrepreneur, and food photographer, I'm also a wife and mother of four.

    I received my professional training and degree in Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu Cooking School in Arizona. My career after school was spent in restaurants and catering companies in both cooking and event planning roles.

    photo of amanda scarlati in a kitchen leaning on a counter.

    I now currently reside in the Salt Lake City, Utah area with my family where I work full time on Scarlati Family Kitchen. When I'm not in the kitchen, you can find me outdoors, catching up on reality tv, or listening to true crime podcasts.

    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 rather. Yep, that's right, cooking shows.

    I would sit with my pen and pad of paper and take notes on everything the PBS greats had to offer. Martin Yan, Justin Wilson, Julia Child, you name it!

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    Scarlati Family Kitchen

    I started this site back in August 2017 as a way for me to share my lifelong passion for food with others. I originally went by the name, Saporito Kitchen, but recently changed to Scarlati Family Kitchen in June 2023.

    Over the years, this site has developed into numerous delicious recipes. They have been thoroughly tested and proved to be trusted, time and time again. Regardless of the name change, the core values and quality of my recipes remain the same.

    Are all of your recipes authentic Italian recipes?

    Most of the recipes on Scarlati Family Kitchen are ones that have been in our family or are based on inspiration from family recipes. My husband grew up in an Italian American family in Chicago and we try to uphold the love of food and culture that surrounds that. Some of the recipes are authentic Italian, while others are Italian American. I do share quite a few comfort food recipes as well that we have come to love over the years.

    I'm new to cooking, are your recipes only for experienced cooks?

    Cooking meals for your family from scratch doesn't have to be overly complicated. My goal is to educate my readers and help them feel confident with cooking from scratch, using real ingredients. If you are new to cooking, start with my articles on how to cook from scratch. Then move on to my from scratch essentials recipes that will give you an opportunity to practice cooking and baking from scratch.

    How do I find out about your new recipes?

    Sign up to receive the weekly family updates where I send you everything new as well as updates from the kitchen, every Friday morning.

    Let's be friends!

    Make sure to follow me on social media, where I share even more tips and tricks as well as fun recipes and behind-the-scenes action.

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    If you have a question, want to see something new, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out to me on social media or shoot me an email!

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    Work with me

    If you are a blogger or brand wanting to work with me, head on over to my client inquiry form to fill out a request for an estimate and also to get more information. I am available for freelance recipe development, food photography, and more.

    I have been featured in various publications such as Parade, MSN, FeedFeed, SideChef, and more!

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    To help support my small business, this blog does use affiliate links and curates sponsored content, which you can read more about in my disclosures.

    I promise that all of my recommendations are genuine and that I only promote products that I believe in or use in my kitchen. If you're curious about what equipment and tools I recommend and use in my kitchen, make sure to check out my shop page.

    Happy Cooking!

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    Hi, I'm Amanda! I love creating delicious, from scratch Italian inspired recipes to bring my family together. More about me →

    From Scratch Essentials

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      Homemade Crusty Italian Bread
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      Homemade Chicken Stock
    • meatballs in red sauce on top of spaghetti sprinkled with parsley and grated cheese.
      Oven Baked Italian Meatballs Recipe
    • fresh italian gnocchi shaped on a floured gold sheet pan before cooking.
      Easy Italian Gnocchi Recipe
    • three balls on a pizza dough on a table with oil in a glass container behind.
      Easy Pizza Dough Recipe
    • tomato bacon jam in a mason jar with a spoonful next to it on crinkled paper.
      Tomato Bacon Jam

    Seasonal Recipes

    • buffalo chicken dip in a bowl topped with blue cheese and green onions.
      Cold Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
    • hand dipping bread bite topped with cheese into marinara.
      Parmesan Bread Bites
    • pappardelle pasta with short rib ragu on a gray plate with a fork in it.
      Beef Short Rib Ragu Recipe
    • crispy chicken wings in a dish with garlic butter and parmesan cheese and parsley.
      Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
    • bowl of italian wedding soup and spinach with shredded parmesan cheese on top.
      Easy Italian Wedding Soup Recipe
    • baking dish with apple cinnamon rolls topped with caramel frosting next to fresh apples
      Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Frosting

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