In this episode, Amanda Scarlati opens up about how comfort food became a powerful source of connection and healing in her life. She shares why cooking from scratch doesn’t need to be fancy to be meaningful, the emotional side of feeding others, and how honoring tradition in the kitchen can blend beautifully with making recipes your own. It’s a heartfelt conversation about why food is so much more than just what’s on the plate.
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About AMANDA SCARLATI
Amanda Scarlati is a professionally trained chef and the creator behind Scarlati Family Kitchen, where she shares approachable, made-from-scratch recipes inspired by Italian-American comfort food. As a mom of four, Amanda believes food is more than fuel—it’s a way to connect, heal, and bring people together. Through her blog and cooking resources, she helps busy home cooks create meaningful meals with confidence and purpose.
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Behind the Recipe is podcast where we celebrate all things food! Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen newbie, join me each week for fun and insightful conversations.
I’ll share cooking tips, tricks, and delicious recipes to inspire you. Sometimes it’ll be just me, and other times, I’ll bring in expert guests to dive deeper into food topics.
Think of it as a cozy chat—relaxed, friendly, and full of ideas to make your time in the kitchen more enjoyable. It’s like comfort food in a podcast format. So, grab a cup of coffee (or your favorite snack), pull up a chair and keep me company in the kitchen.