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 most of the time in catering and event planning.
She has been featured in various publications such as Parade, MSN, and FeedFeed, and has appeared on TV shows like Good Things Utah where she has showcased her recipes.
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, doing yoga, 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 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 and countless tips and tricks. All of my recipes have been thoroughly tested and proved to be trusted, time and time again.
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💭 Frequently asked questions
Cooking for your family shouldn't be complicated, or stressful. My goal is to empower you to create delicious meals with memorable moments that can be passed on for generations. If you are new to cooking, I highly recommend starting with my tips 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.
Yes! I offer both virtual and in-person cooking classes throughout the year. Check out "In the Kitchen with Amanda" for all current and future class offerings.
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 by following the links below.
😊 Let's be friends!
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 and privacy policy.
I promise that all of my recommendations are genuine and only promote products I believe in or use in my kitchen. If you're curious about what equipment and tools I recommend, check out The Pantry.
Happy Cooking!
