Hi, I'm Sarah!
Recipe creator, food photographer, and everything else here at RFWS.
I’m from Cape Cod, MA and grew up spending summers at the beach and winters on the slopes. Food has always been a huge part of my life. I owe all of my cooking skills to my mom, chef turned home cook. I grew up watching and helping her in the kitchen and I really wouldn’t have had the knowledge to start any of this without her guidance.
What You'll Find on Real Food with Sarah
- Delicious and easy everyday recipes
- Elevated comfort foods
- Recipes in 30 minutes or less
- Twists on your favorite classic recipes
For me, cooking feels like home and I love being able to share it with those around me.
My love of food runs deep. A huge part of my life growing up was traveling. My dad is British and Italian but grew up mostly in England so we spent a lot of time traveling to visit family and exploring England, Italy, France and other parts of Europe. My Nonna would stuff us full of her delicious food including her Italian Pasta Sauce and shower us with loving warmth.
More About Sarah & the Blog
I'm so happy that you are here and want to begin your cooking journey. I recommend an easy meal to get you started. This Italian Pink Sauce is done in just 20 minutes and pairs great with your favorite pasta and this No-Boil Pasta Bake is great for when you are short on time. A veggie and sausage sheet pan meal is also quick and simple to throw together.
My Instant Pot Chicken Osso Buco sounds fancy and is full of flavor but is super easy to make. It can also be made on the stovetop! Air Fryer Jamaican-style Curry Chicken is super flavorful but easier to make than traditional curry chicken.
No, I don't follow any particular diet but you will find all tree nut-free recipes (check out my nut-free pesto recipe) as I am allergic as well as some gluten-free and dairy-free recipes
I prefer eating real, whole foods and making my meals from scratch. I believe in everything in moderation which is why you will find everything from Spicy Watermelon Margaritas to Buffalo Chicken Dip (No Ranch) to Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables.
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I went to UMass Amherst and studied Public Health. I then went on to get my Masters in Public Health and worked in my field as a health inspector. Thrilling work, I know. Throughout this time I was always cooking and I started to get into living a ‘healthy lifestyle’. I started documenting my workouts and what I was eating on Instagram. I soon realized that my way of living a healthy lifestyle was finding a balance between, well, everything but mostly food and exercise. I’m still working on the ‘everything’ part.
Like I said, I love food so I was trying to find a way to eat everything I wanted to eat and not feel bad about it but instead feel fueled and fulfilled. This spiked my curiosity about nutrition. I needed to know how each food worked for my body. I got my first nutritionist certificate in 2019 and I haven’t looked back.
I started creating recipes with real whole foods and I loved it so much that I decided to share! I started Real Food with Sarah in 2020 with zero idea about what I was doing but it’s brought me so much joy and opportunity. When creating recipes I look for ease and lots of flavor. I know spending hours in the kitchen is not realistic but making a meal in 30 minutes doesn't mean the quality has to suffer either.
Fun (random) facts about me:
- My dad was born in Italy and raised in England and traveling to see our family when we were young sparked my love for travel!
- I love reading. My favorite genres are mystery, thriller and fantasy.
- Exploring new places and cultures and meeting new people is one of my favorite things to do. So far I've been to 19 countries!
- I love water, oat milk lattes, wine, spicy margaritas and espresso martinis.
Sarah's Favorite Recipes
- Classic Béchamel Lasagna Recipe2 Hours 20 Minutes
- Air Fryer Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches40 Minutes
- Authentic Italian Pasta Sauce1 Hours 10 Minutes
- Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup35 Minutes
- Balsamic Chicken Thighs Sheet Pan Meal35 Minutes
- Ground Turkey Enchiladas55 Minutes
- Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita5 Minutes
- Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki40 Minutes
My Work
I've been featured in Canvas Rebel, Muscle and Health Magazine, LA Weekly and Hoboken Girl.
I was also on the Eat Blog Talk podcast to discuss working with food and beverage brands and my sister and I have a podcast called Certified Adult?.