Hi, I'm Sarah!
Recipe creator, food photographer, and everything else here at RFWS.
As a recipe developer and comfort food lover, I love making hearty, home-cooked meals that your family will love. Here, you’ll find recipes designed to save you time without sacrificing flavor – almost every dish is ready in 30 minutes or less! From my favorite food- pasta! to cozy chicken dinners to the best ways to enjoy potatoes, my focus is on simple, flavorful dishes that make every meal feel like a special occasion.

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
Sarah's Favorite Recipes
- Homemade Lasagna with Béchamel Sauce (No Ricotta)
- Air Fryer Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
- Authentic Italian Pasta Sauce (from my Nonna's Kitchen)
- Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
- Balsamic Chicken Thighs Sheet Pan Meal
- One-Pot Coconut Curry Chicken Thighs
- Braised Short Rib Ragu
- Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos
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 wouldn’t have been able to start sharing recipes without her guidance.
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 Creamy Tomato Pasta is done in just 20 minutes and these Ground Chicken Tacos require minimal prep. If you need an easy side dish, try Garlic Butter Potatoes (only 6 ingredients!).
My Instant Pot Chicken Osso Buco sounds fancy 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.
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 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.


As 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 from Precision Nutrition 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 them! 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.
More 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!
- Exploring new places and cultures and meeting new people is one of my favorite things to do. So far I've been to 21 countries!
- I love reading. My favorite genres are mystery, thriller and fantasy.