Christina Tattory

IN THE KITCHEN WITH CHRISTINA TATTORY

Tell us about yourself:

I’m Christina, the creator behind Simple Everyday Recipes. I started my website (formally Run Lift Eat Repeat) as a hobby back in 2018, as an easy way to store the collection of recipes I made. Since then it’s turned into much more than I ever thought possible with recipes being featured on The Kitchn, Huffington Post, and more and allowing me to partner with brands that I’ve used for years.
I’m originally from Pennsylvania and in 2014 I set roots in Georgia with my family of four and our rescue dogs. My favorite things in life are a good chocolate chip cookie with minimal to no chocolate chips (!!!) and tending to my vegetable garden that seems to increase in size year after year.

How did you get involved in cooking?

I’m a self-taught cook and baker. Growing up I spent quite a bit of time watching my mother and grandmother work their magic in the kitchen– from delicious dinners to incredible desserts. And now, I love it just as much as they did. Being in the kitchen has always been a way for me to get creative, step away from everything going on, and relieve stress– plus the treat at the end is always nice too!

Describe your cooking style:

I focus on simple and flavorful recipes that the everyday family can make and ones that I eat in real life showing you that cooking doesn’t need to be complicated. My hope is to inspire you to make something you didn’t think you could and show you that you can make something delicious without much work.

How did you learn about grass-fed meats?

I heard about US Wellness Meats through Instagram and then had the opportunity to work with them through Food Social. Since then, I was able to host a Burger Week in May thanks to US Wellness Meats support. The difference in quality is unmatched to anything you can get in the grocery store.

What is your favorite recipe featuring grass-fed meat?

This is a tough one but a 3-way tie between these extra crispy chicken wings (baked, not fried!), stuffed bacon cheeseburgers, and baked pineapple teriyaki chicken. Oh, or even an inside skirt steak seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic powder, grilled for 3-4 minutes on each side to a perfect medium, and topped with homemade chimichurri sauce.

You’re stranded on a desert island; luckily, you’re stranded with your top 5 ingredients and one must-have kitchen tool:

What a fun, but tough question! For a kitchen tool, I’d have to say my WÜSTHOF 8” classic chef’s knife. For ingredients, it would have to be inside skirt steak, salt, olive oil, flour and bell peppers.

Best cooking secret/tip/piece of advice you’ve learned:

Always salt your pasta water and potato water. And, use recipes as a guideline as everyone’s level of flavor is different (what might be too salty for me, may not be for you.)

What’s your favorite quote/song for culinary inspiration (if any)?

I have 2, both by Anthony Bourdain:
“When someone cooks for you, they are telling you about themselves: where they come from, who they are, and what makes them happy.”
“You learn a lot about someone when you share a meal together.”

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