Title: Founder & Recipe Creator at Scarlati Family Kitchen
Location: Salt Lake City Area
Education: Diplôme and Associate Degree in Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu, Scottsdale (formerly known as Scottsdale Culinary Institute); Integrative Health Coach Certificate from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition
Expertise: Recipe development, scratch-made comfort meals, approachable culinary instruction, holistic health coaching
About:
Hi, I'm Amanda! I'm a mom of four, a professionally trained chef, integrative health coach, and the hands and heart behind Scarlati Family Kitchen.
My love for cooking started as a kid in my family's kitchen, and I followed that passion all the way to culinary school. After graduating, I spent over a decade working in the food industry before starting this website to share the food I love with others.
Here, you'll find cozy, from-scratch recipes that are approachable enough for busy weeknights and special enough to shape lasting memories. Everything I create is designed to nourish both body and soul, with a focus on comfort, connection, and care.
After years of cooking, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. That experience shifted how I think about wellness and deepened my belief that food is more than fuel. I decided to go back to school to become an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach so I could help not only navigate my own health journey but also help others do the same.
I love helping others to slow down, savor, and reconnect with themselves and with loved ones. All while keeping a focus on easy meals and delicious flavors that bring everyone around the table.
So, whether you're looking for a cozy pasta dish, a quick family dinner, or a little kitchen inspiration, I'm so glad you're here!
Let's Be Friends!
Follow me on social media, where I share tips and tricks, and you can message me directly!
Media & Features
Amanda has been featured on local and national platforms, sharing her passion for cozy, from-scratch meals that help home cooks feel confident and connected in the kitchen.
Whether she's demonstrating an easy family recipe or diving into the heart behind her brand, Amanda brings real-life warmth and approachable expertise to every appearance.
TV Appearances
- KUTV's Fresh Living
- KUTV's Cooking with Chef Bryan
- KUTV's Cooking with The Food Nanny
- Studio 5 on KSL
- ABC4's Good Things Utah
Podcast Interviews
- Behind the Recipe - Let's Talk Comfort Food - Why cooking meals is more than just about feeding people.
- Fresh off the Set
- Cheesy Summer Snacking - Fun, family-friendly ideas for creating simple, summer snacks that keep everyone happy!
- Holiday Memories with Food - Bring the holiday season to life with recipe-driven memories.
- Healthy Intentional Recipes - Create recipes that are wholesome and intentional for your family.
- That's Delicious - Amanda Scarlati: Scarlati Family Kitchen - Amanda shares her journey from professional chef to food blogger, and how she's built a brand rooted in family, flavor, and real-life nourishment.
- Cooking Chat - Italian-Inspired Cooking - A warm conversation about comfort food, Italian roots, and finding joy in the kitchen.